A veteran-led, state-aware playbook for launching a food truck in the United States. Permits, commissary, financing, insurance, and the first 90 days.
Permits, licensing, health authority, and cost ranges for all 50 states. Deep guides for the top 10 markets.
Browse statesStartup cost, break-even, and menu pricing — built on FSR Magazine, Food Truck Empire, and SBA benchmarks.
Open calculatorsFifteen programs operators may be eligible for: certifications, training, loans, accelerators, and networks.
See programsConcept, menu, market, operations, financials, funding ask.
LLC with your state secretary of state, EIN, sales tax permit.
Tour three. Confirm 24/7 access, dump, and a permitted facility.
Plan review, mobile food permit, fire marshal, food handler cards.
Used $30k-$80k or new $100k+. Match equipment to menu.
Commercial auto, general liability, product liability, workers comp.
Anchor venues, social, Google Business Profile, catering pitch.
The ten largest US food truck markets — deep dives on permits, costs, commissary, and veteran programs.