The Real Cost to Buy a Food Truck (2025 Edition)

If you’re in the market for a food truck, or just tossing around the idea, your main question is likely, “How much does a food truck cost?” Great question. It’s one that we get every single day from the many entrepreneurs that want to make their culinary and business dreams a reality.

50 Food Truck Owners Give Advice: What to Know Before Starting Your Food Truck

Do you remember the enthusiasm you felt upon that initial spark: “Hey! I should open a food truck!” What would you say to yourself now, these many moons later? Would you warn yourself off, or encourage yourself forward?

We at FoodTruckr wanted to know, and we bet you do too. So we asked food truck owners from across the country one simple question:

What’s the one thing you wish you’d known before you started your food truck?

FS037: How to Cultivate an Awesome Brand – with Steven from King of Pops

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/foodtruckr/37_FS037-_Steven_of_King_of_Pops.mp3″ title=”FS037: How to Cultivate an Awesome Brand – with Steven from King of Pops” artist=”Pat Flynn and Steven Carse” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ] Today’s guest has made a big splash in his Atlanta community, thanks to some wildly popular ice pops and one stunning brand. The team behind King of Pops knows how to make… Continue reading FS037: How to Cultivate an Awesome Brand – with Steven from King of Pops

FS036: The Hard Work of a Building a Dream – with Sharon of Magic Coffee Truck

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/foodtruckr/36_FS036-_Sharon_of_Magic_Coffee_Truck.mp3″ title=”FS036: The Hard Work of a Building a Dream – with Sharon of Magic Coffee Truck” artist=”Pat Flynn and Sharon Turner” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ] Today’s guest is in the midst of building her dream. Magic Coffee Truck is about to hit the streets of Atlanta, thanks to the hard work of owner Sharon Turner.… Continue reading FS036: The Hard Work of a Building a Dream – with Sharon of Magic Coffee Truck

FS035: Catering for a Crowd – with Josh of The Pizza Wagon

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/foodtruckr/35_FS035-_With_Josh_of_Pizza_Wagon.mp3″ title=”Catering for a Crowd – with Josh of The Pizza Wagon” artist=”Pat Flynn and Joshua Goldstein” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ] What does it take to cater to hundreds of hungry pizza lovers at one time? No one knows better than  Joshua Goldstein, head chef and owner of The Pizza Wagon. Josh’s trailer serves up… Continue reading FS035: Catering for a Crowd – with Josh of The Pizza Wagon

FS034: How to Make a Huge Impact with a Small Footprint – with Phil of Metrofiets

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/foodtruckr/34_FS034-_With_Phil_of_Metrofiets.mp3″ title=”FS034: How to Make a Huge Impact with a Small Footprint – with Phil of Metrofiets” artist=”Pat Flynn and Phillip Ross” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ] Does the thought of buying and maintaining a traditional food truck seem daunting, expensive, or simply not your style? You might be interested in this radical food trucking… Continue reading FS034: How to Make a Huge Impact with a Small Footprint – with Phil of Metrofiets

FS033: Courageous Food Trucking with Carol of Military Moms

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/foodtruckr/33_FS033-_With_Carol_Rosenberg.mp3″ title=”FS033: Courageous Food Trucking with Carol of Military Moms” artist=”Pat Flynn and Carol Rosenberg” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” ] You just might recognize this episode’s special guest. That’s because Carol Rosenberg competed on Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race with the unforgettable Military Moms. After being a stay-at-home mom for ten years, Carol (whose husband… Continue reading FS033: Courageous Food Trucking with Carol of Military Moms

FS032: Marketing Your Food Truck the Smart Way – with Brandon Lewin

[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/foodtruckr/32_FS032-_With_Brandon_Lewin.mp3″ title=”Marketing Your Food Truck the Smart Way – with Brandon Lewin” artist=”Pat Flynn and Brandon Lewin” ] This episode is one every FoodTruckr should hear. Today, we’re digging in deep on how to market your food truck. My guest today is Brandon Lewin, a marketer and strategist with a special place in his heart… Continue reading FS032: Marketing Your Food Truck the Smart Way – with Brandon Lewin