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Starting a food truck business may not be as expensive as opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant. With that said, it still costs more money than most people have on hand, and it can still be as potentially risky as opening a diner or fine-dining establishment. Because of this, you have to plan ahead and get your ducks in a row. Here’s what you need to do so:

❯❯ The first thing everyone thinks of when discussing the mobile food industry is the vehicles the food is served from. Depending on your area and the laws there that regulate the industry, you need to determine which type of food truck platform best suits your needs. Chapter 2 covers the pros and cons of each type of truck as well as what you need to consider when determining which will be the best for your business.

❯❯ Even if you have the best truck on the streets and the most delicious menu offerings, without understanding the needs of your marketplace, a food truck business is going to have a tough time surviving for long. Chapter 3 gives you a firm grasp on how to research your market and how to understand the way to provide your customers with a product and service they keep coming back for.

❯❯ A business plan is the best tool for figuring out how much money you need to start your business. It describes why, when, and how you’re going to start turning a profit. Chapter 4 has the steps to prepare a plan.

❯❯ After you create your business plan, you’ll need to start using it to help secure capital for your business. Chapter 5 runs you through calculating your start-up costs and who to approach to get the financing you need.

❯❯ To assist you with getting your numbers together for your business plan and financing, you should hire an accountant (preferably one with restaurant or food truck experience) early in the process of starting your business. Chapter 6 has tips on hiring a good accounting professional.

An attorney also can help provide a smooth start-up process for your truck. She can help you get through the mountain of paperwork you’ll be required to fill out and submit for your operational permits. She can also assist you in reviewing contracts and setting up the business structure of your company. So make sure you’re working with a good attorney before you sign your first vendor contract and kitchen lease, or even hire your first employee. You can find these topics and more in Chapter 6.

❯❯ Whether they purchase a new or used food truck, most people want to either change up the equipment or at least give it a clean, fresh look to match their truck concept. You also need to plan where to set up shop in your area – what locations are best for parking? To help you sort out these topics, check out Chapter 7.