Have a local restaurant that has very inconsistent hours. We tried to go there to try it a couple times but they were always closed. Then we stopped trying. Food trucks are even harder because they are even harder to track down for non-tech savy customers. Having consistency for where you will be and when really helps some customers find you. If you aren't there when customers expect you to be they may stop coming.
Disagreed. I have returning customers who follow our trucks since we are a roaming food truck. Events are posted at least a week in advance with preorders being set in advance. We even have the delivery platforms pick up from our truck. It depends on how you run your business.
My idea for a roaming food truck is to be very present on social media like Twitter to let people know where we are. Also, have a Google tracker on the vehicle made available to the public. So when they Google the truck itll show up on maps
I been doing it all by myself for 13 years and I never been burned out and I don't rely on social media either it helps but it doesn't help when I travel alot cause they aren't going to go as far as I go. It's pretty irrelevant when your followers won't follow you around then social media is a waste
My wife’s family owns Thai food carts. The number one thing that will shut you down is not opening on time and inconstant hours. You have to realize not everyone can go to your food cart Monday to Friday. In Portland for example. A lot of people live outside of Portland and can only visit on the weekends. Saturday most carts are open. Sunday it’s the worse. I gave up on getting my heart set on a food cart. 8 times out of 10 they are closed and have no signs up.
I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.
My mom always says people eat with their eyes first, I have seen firsthand in East LA, taco stands survive because the big difference between taco trucks and taco stands is the visibility of meat being cooked. Thats the only thing people want, is to see how and what is being cooked, the smell is second, when that warm cooked air wafts over you of simmered shredded beef with the strongest beef scent your nostrils ever inhaled. Your stomach rumbles then you order 5 instead of 3 you were gonna order. I remember always Hank and the Guys grilling meat outside that cult house and ALL the girls were lulled at the gates lmao
I’ll give a positive/negative tip so many people start food trucks and food businesses that don’t know what their doing and the work involved and in a state like Florida there’s hundreds of used trucks and equipment for sale . You would be crazy to buy new .
I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.
As someone who has had 4 failed food trucks I will say you got to love what you’re doing, I hate cooking and I understand you must love it. I’m now trying a hotdog truck because you only have to heat up the food and not cook it.
@@noahsathletics Awesome, I wish you all the best luck.Hot dog food trucks are also one of the most profitable because it's low on overhead.You don't have to have a ton of variety of ingredients and you don't need a lot of staff or employees to run it?And it's very fast , so you can turn over the food quicker
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This is your channel and its good info and I'm not going to tell you how to run it. But I do appreciate some text, at least outlining the bullet points. Just my respectful opinion.
@@fatmayo2293 I'm looking towards cold deli sandwiches. While there's chain places like Mcalister's and Jason's. I haven't seen a deli style sandwich place in my area. I want to change that.
@@justinjablonski992 Very interesting. I have been planning something similar. I want to open the first and what would currently be the only deli, in a ritzy town of about 4,000 people. My area will be the type of highlighted local items only, just how it is there. A good profit though because where theirs money spent, it's money made. I'd like to stay in touch with your business as I am curious. I wish the best!
I’m thinking of start buying something by a food truck and I don’t know it will be a good idea or not because I’m thinking to buy a new thing I didn’t see anybody around me buy it! What do you think guys??
grreat question the only thing is do yo have the right equipement to sell both? each needs a certain type of oven and grill, also check with the permits when you get it locally to see if the 2 are allowed
I’ve been looking for this but I can’t find it anywhere what’s the average cost that a food truck owner should pay a business owner for letting them set up in the parking lot I’ve been here in between 500 to 1000 but what’s the average if anyone knows thank you
I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.
Yes but open your menu up with a variety of drinks and pastries or muffins having a food item will drive more beverage sales ! go for it! let us know how it turns out , also location research business offices or high traffic areas !
Too much chit chat. Spent TWO minutes on why "business plan". Other subjects such as "cash flow", "employees", "social media", "new or used". Just general business common sense. Nothing specific to "food trucks". LEARNED ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FROM THIS VIDEO.
@@FrenchysPlaysTV Yes it is. But, the video title was "How to Start a Food Truck Business", implying that it was specific to food trucks, not general business. That's why I gave it a thumbs down. But, if you learned how a "food truck" is different from other businesses, that's good. I did not.
I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.
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Have a local restaurant that has very inconsistent hours. We tried to go there to try it a couple times but they were always closed. Then we stopped trying. Food trucks are even harder because they are even harder to track down for non-tech savy customers.
Having consistency for where you will be and when really helps some customers find you.
If you aren't there when customers expect you to be they may stop coming.
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Disagreed. I have returning customers who follow our trucks since we are a roaming food truck. Events are posted at least a week in advance with preorders being set in advance. We even have the delivery platforms pick up from our truck. It depends on how you run your business.
@@dogsalwaysbarkatbetamaleswoof agreed! 🙌🏾💪🏾🤜🏾💥🤛🏾
My idea for a roaming food truck is to be very present on social media like Twitter to let people know where we are. Also, have a Google tracker on the vehicle made available to the public. So when they Google the truck itll show up on maps
@@landsraad9745 that’s a good idea! Unless you keep your car parked at home during after hours then the whole world will know where you live lol
I been doing it all by myself for 13 years and I never been burned out and I don't rely on social media either it helps but it doesn't help when I travel alot cause they aren't going to go as far as I go. It's pretty irrelevant when your followers won't follow you around then social media is a waste
100 % agree.
My wife’s family owns Thai food carts. The number one thing that will shut you down is not opening on time and inconstant hours. You have to realize not everyone can go to your food cart Monday to Friday. In Portland for example. A lot of people live outside of Portland and can only visit on the weekends. Saturday most carts are open. Sunday it’s the worse. I gave up on getting my heart set on a food cart. 8 times out of 10 they are closed and have no signs up.
I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots
in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate
this is opposed to current restaurants,
thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants,
along with that, there is an app,
people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days
menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.
@@Zo-hc2fnthat’s a dumb idea. No one would want to download an app purely for your little gig
The food business is tough. If you have no experience it is better not to start. You will lose money very quickly. Rent and equipment is huge.
Opening my first Truck in 18 months!!
Did you open it yet?
@@eckleyy no brother, gonna be about 2 years. Working my plan 😎
@@eckleyy our move got delayed*
"We plan, God laughs" -Yiddish proverb. Keep the faith brother!
@@eckleyy thanks, you live in Tennessee? I'm opening in Nashville
My mom always says people eat with their eyes first, I have seen firsthand in East LA, taco stands survive because the big difference between taco trucks and taco stands is the visibility of meat being cooked. Thats the only thing people want, is to see how and what is being cooked, the smell is second, when that warm cooked air wafts over you of simmered shredded beef with the strongest beef scent your nostrils ever inhaled. Your stomach rumbles then you order 5 instead of 3 you were gonna order. I remember always Hank and the Guys grilling meat outside that cult house and ALL the girls were lulled at the gates lmao
This is good info. It’s true and I say the same thing . Everyone has food but what makes yours different. Oh and who the hell is Hank and the guys
I’ll give a positive/negative tip so many people start food trucks and food businesses that don’t know what their doing and the work involved and in a state like Florida there’s hundreds of used trucks and equipment for sale . You would be crazy to buy new .
I’m building a food cart from scratch. Doing my research
How's progress?
Good luck! I'm in the same boat as you
I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots
in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate
this is opposed to current restaurants,
thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants,
along with that, there is an app,
people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days
menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.
Is it hard to build? I don't have any idea of the electrical or plumbing. Is that something I could learn?
@@Zo-hc2fnhow is it going with this idea. It’s great but would require resources
As someone who has had 4 failed food trucks I will say you got to love what you’re doing, I hate cooking and I understand you must love it. I’m now trying a hotdog truck because you only have to heat up the food and not cook it.
@@noahsathletics Awesome, I wish you all the best luck.Hot dog food trucks are also one of the most profitable because it's low on overhead.You don't have to have a ton of variety of ingredients and you don't need a lot of staff or employees to run it?And it's very fast , so you can turn over the food quicker
Any business dealing in perishables is tough to stay in business.
I don’t think food trucks do fail, but I do think restaurants failed
I think consistency and keeping cost low is the way to go. Slow and steady.
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“Burning out” lol yes just learned that getting help is crucial
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Why don't more people consider online food businesses / pre-order and local pick ups? That way you can pre plan how much to prep
If you have a food truck you really should know where you're going
Got it 😁😂
This is your channel and its good info and I'm not going to tell you how to run it. But I do appreciate some text, at least outlining the bullet points. Just my respectful opinion.
I think food truck is good for people who can't afford to buy a land. This kind of business will be good if you have a permanent place
You guys have been a big help with the advice in your videos, I am currently working on my business plan for my own truck revolving around sandwiches.
What kind of sandwiches?
Cold deli, hot, highlighted items?
@@fatmayo2293 I'm looking towards cold deli sandwiches. While there's chain places like Mcalister's and Jason's. I haven't seen a deli style sandwich place in my area. I want to change that.
@@justinjablonski992 Very interesting. I have been planning something similar. I want to open the first and what would currently be the only deli, in a ritzy town of about 4,000 people. My area will be the type of highlighted local items only, just how it is there. A good profit though because where theirs money spent, it's money made.
I'd like to stay in touch with your business as I am curious.
I wish the best!
You already have your own truck ?
I'm doing the same brother! Good luck!
I’ve built my truck from scratch
Fantastic ideas. Thank you for your help.
Happy to help!
Good info
Thanks man good info
No problem 👍
Food trucks never fail people just quit and get lazy
🙌😊
I’m thinking of start buying something by a food truck and I don’t know it will be a good idea or not because I’m thinking to buy a new thing I didn’t see anybody around me buy it! What do you think guys??
It’s not the truck that fails
It’s the person running it
Costs money, a lot of hassles, and too much work. It is not worth it for my survival. 😢
Thank you!
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What if we have a supplemental to buy all we need at the end of the month?
THANK YOU SIR. very grateful for this video🙏🙏🙏
So nice of you
Selling burger and pizza on a same food truck. This idea will work or not??
grreat question the only thing is do yo have the right equipement to sell both? each needs a certain type of oven and grill, also check with the permits when you get it locally to see if the 2 are allowed
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@@luckydubey3638 of course, food truck kaise chla a hai taaki fail nn ho, location, menu Kaisa ho, budget, license kon se lene hote yhi sb
I issue is people think they going get rich quick with a food truck. Its not for everyone, thats why most people work for someone else. 😂
Awesome! Thank youuuuuuuuuuu Soooooo much very, very, very helpful!!!
You're welcome!
Very Helpful info, thanks a bunch!!!
Glad it was helpful!
So i live in a small island where its booming in downtown. Does it matter where ur located?
Always. Try selling quinoa in Alabama. You'd be out of business by the end of the first week.
BECAUSE THEY CHARGE MORE THEN RESTAURANTS...😂😂😂
That's so nice
Try
Opening intro song is the musical equivalent of stress. Lol
Don’t mix pineapple with meat😂😂😂😂
I’ve been looking for this but I can’t find it anywhere what’s the average cost that a food truck owner should pay a business owner for letting them set up in the parking lot I’ve been here in between 500 to 1000 but what’s the average if anyone knows thank you
Im not sure what the average is but We paid 500-600 in both Michigan and Florida.
@@rekaaat is this weekly?
I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots
in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate
this is opposed to current restaurants,
thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants,
along with that, there is an app,
people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days
menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.
Do you think a coffee truck will do ok? Everyone likes coffe
Yes but open your menu up with a variety of drinks and pastries or muffins having a food item will drive more beverage sales ! go for it! let us know how it turns out , also location research business offices or high traffic areas !
Good idea. 💪🏿
I've learned that food trucks are overrated and overpriced!! You spend 50 dollars and it's not good and doesn't even fill you up!!
And they don’t have good food
😂😂
Too much chit chat. Spent TWO minutes on why "business plan". Other subjects such as "cash flow", "employees", "social media", "new or used". Just general business common sense. Nothing specific to "food trucks". LEARNED ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FROM THIS VIDEO.
Well a food truck is a business.
@@FrenchysPlaysTV Yes it is. But, the video title was "How to Start a Food Truck Business", implying that it was specific to food trucks, not general business.
That's why I gave it a thumbs down. But, if you learned how a "food truck" is different from other businesses, that's good. I did not.
I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots
in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate
this is opposed to current restaurants,
thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants,
along with that, there is an app,
people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days
menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app.
If you have a food truck you really should know where you're going