How to Start a $417K/Year Food Truck Business (Part 1)
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- Are you wondering how to start a food truck? If so, you’re not alone. Since they cost less to start than traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants, food trucks are appealing to aspiring restauranteurs.
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If you’re wondering what it takes to start a food truck-and how you can make it successful-you’ve come to the right place. In this 2-part interview with Kyle Gourlie, owner of the Vet Chef, we talk about how much his food truck cost, how he’s built a successful food truck business, and his plans for the future.
After its founding in 2016, the Vet Chef quickly became one of the most popular food trucks in western Washington. It was voted Best Food Truck in Western Washington in 2017 and has doubled its sales in each subsequent year, with recent sales nearing the half-million dollar mark.
The Vet Chef isn’t just about profit. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Chef Gourlie also uses his business to support fellow vets. Being veteran-owned is a huge part of the Vet Chef’s identity and it’s not just a marketing gimmick. They offer jobs and mentorship to veterans, providing a community outside the military.
You can learn more about the Vet Chef and the work they do here: www.thevetchefllc.com.
For more information on starting a food truck and for questions that weren't answered in this video, visit our blog post: www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-st...
If you are looking for new and used food trucks for sale, visit: www.upflip.com/food-trucks-fo...
If any of Chef Gourlie’s answers resonate with you, we’d love to hear about it in the comments! And make sure you subscribe to our channel if you like this video and want to see more like it.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Meeting The Owner Kyle
3:00 Initial Budget
4:32 Yearly Revenue and Profit Margins
5:26 Pitfalls of Starting a Food Truck Business
6:16 Three Food Truck Business Tips
8:21 Thoughts On Breaking Even
10:10 Doubling Sales Year-After-Year
11:27 Employee Costs
12:32 Key Factor In Launching A Food Truck
14:05 Serving Mexican Food
14:42 Outro - Jak na to + styl
Make sure to watch Part 2: czcams.com/video/iL871L2RucY/video.html
Can you bring big smoke burger food truck over here at north branch give you my address 39212 grand Avenue north branch ,mn 55056 in the front yard of the garage beside the basketball hoop please.
How do they go to bathroom serving food outside venues ?
The host is so annoying with the interruptions , not a good listener and doesn’t care at all what the interviewee is saying, you can see it on his face, he just wants the interview over with
Pop smoke
Stop interrupting the man!! What a rude host...
Started our business 2 years ago.. - Tasty WAVEZ Italian Ice- with a raggedy old trailer. Now we have a store front and looking to open a second location. Still learning how to run it more efficiently everyday. My piece of advice is JUST SHOW UP. Some days are good, some days are bad. But it's all a part of the learning process. Also, try to stay consistent with your hours ,product/service.
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing your advice and story. It's great that you already have a store front, not everyone get's there!
Great advice thank you for sharing
What are the initial first steps? I would finish watching the video but the interviewer is driving me insane.
Am trying to open up a shaved ice shake and was wondering how long it takes to go through the health department
@@omarawnallah4347 really quick after you pay for permits.
This host keeps interrupting the dude. Like jeez bruh chill
Good to hear your feedback...Thank you
True
I loved these videos. part 1 and 2 were great. I just subscribed too. But yea, I was thinking that same thing.
I thought it was me. But I’m guilty of the same. Great job. Very informative. Thanks
I thought I was trippin!!!!!!!! He’s too nervous smfh. Smoke b4 each episode fam
Hey Interviewer: If you’re going to ask questions let the guy answer and stop talking over him!
Great topic but it’s annoying trying to listen to two ppl speak at the same time
I don't think he was doing it intentionally. As a journalist sometimes I forgot that I am on-camera or interviewing people. Sometimes the conversation is so good or your interested in many different questions that you tend to over talk to get to the next question. Be nice Henry!
@@marcellseatts3796
Do not defend the idiots
Is it not enough what they cause everywhere
Was feeling the same! Bro its not about you.
It just sounds like a casual conversation to me. I think you're exaggerating the "interruptions."
EXACTLY! the guy interrupted so many times. So infuriating, let the damn foodtruck guy speak!
I own and operate a food truck for over 5 years now and have built out 3 total. Literally everything this guy is saying is accurate. My biggest concern he didn’t address I can’t stress enough is don’t have debt. If you can’t buy a truck cash don’t buy it. There’s a big likely hood you’ll fail
Thats a very good tip! Thank you!
@@UpFlip if you could please ask these people how much debt they have when buying these food trucks. Thanks guys great content keep it coming
I have to disagree here. If you know how to use your debt into profit, then just go ahead.. I’ve made my buisness just with my bank loan.
Hey! I'm from Pakistan and here there's no concept of food truck(zero competition). I've intended to do it and I'm sure it will be a success. Would you like to help me? I need guidance.
@@tasha_musicchannel857 leveraging debt, I agree. I have a restaurant and building a truck now as we speak. Asian food.
people always get excited about how much it makes, but not how much it takes.
Well said!
@Jesse yip very tough. I started this year, way harder than I thought....sometimes I'm on top of the world then feel like crap. I did 24 dollars in sales on tuesday..
I have a question. I'm researching food trucks with the possibility of having my own in the state of Utah. I'm reading that most food trucks must use a commissary kitchen for food preparation. However, I've seen lots of trucks that prepare and cook on the truck itself. What is the scoop please?
its still def a gold mine. and if youre witth the passion, i think you can do just about anything want
@@theadventuresofjosnandjanc7657 ever get an answer?
Friends of mine quit their jobs to start a food truck about 8 years ago. Now they have a fleet of them! I only wish I had the idea back then!
That's crazy! This just shows the fact that perseverance, even in tough times, could bring amazing results. It's never too late ;)
Salute... it’s never too late
@The Greek Physik yes but every business is like that, u have to take risk in life to be successful and nothing comes easy in life never, if u scared to try u won't win.
The Greek Physik clearly your not business minded , once you get through first year or two, your over heads come down, your knows and experience grow along with profits, put in time marketing and development for max potential.
I wish I had 50k to have the freedom to work for myself and be in charge of my own destiny, I’ve worked in a variety of sales roles making cash for others, eg growing an account base of £100k to over £1.6m for next man over 8 years , I won’t say I didn’t earn well with the bonuses but I left the business in a great position, if that was my business where I would be now ?
#work to Live, not Live to work !
@The Greek Physik my god dude be positive. People be depressed with your talk.people like you demotivate other people my goddd
“It’s going to consume you and you’re going to love every second of it”. This interview is the push I need to realize my dreams and fears.
We're glad we can inspire people!
Go for it bro!
I've been in this business since 1979-this is the most realistic video I've seen on the topic. At least this guy knows the difference between our business and a restaurant. It's not easy, that's for sure, but it sure beats working for somebody else.
He definitely is a smart man!
I think he's smart in spending a little extra for quality ingredients! That's what keeps them coming back!
@@hamzabaig8917 nope
I love how honest this guy. It gives me peace of mind that it’s not JUST ME that confronts issue after issue. Super inspiring!
Happy to hear that!
In food truck business the location plays the most important role. The profit is mostly dependent on the location
The food trucker owner was so nice lol the interviewer would not stop talking over him 🤦🏻♂️
I first learned of the business when my dad told me a lot of mafias have them😂 I thought if they are doing it, it’s got to be good money. I pondered on the idea and then thought this is for sure the path I want. I’m only 17 but one day I will own my own. Here in Estonia there is no decent food trucks at all and I think that is opportunity, I wish all of yall planning this the best of luck
Blessings & Respect to this vet & his business
I actually have a friend looking to start a food truck business, I'll definitely be sharing this! He's also so down to earth and relatable. Food looks great too!
That is awesome! Make sure he checks out part two as well, which just came out yesterday!
Thanks for your inspiration bro. I’m a Vet myself and my dream is to start my own Food Truck. So thank you for your time. Sometimes just a little inspiration goes a long way.
Glad you found the video inspiring, Trevor! What's stopping you from making the jump and starting a food truck?
Your production is on point! Well done on the whole story and opportunity behind the food truck biz!
Thank you, so glad to hear that!
I’m a Mexican American from California, I miss the Mexican food from Cali . I currently moved to Washington . Im soon to open up a Mexican food truck in Missouri!
That's awesome! Good luck with your food truck :)
I hope to visit your truck when you open. I'm in SW MO
I wonder if you start your business
The host needs to improve his listening skills. Listen more, talk less.
Agreed
Agree, he talks over his guest.
he is a sagittarius his mind works faster , he cant help it, plus he is on Adderall and high
Funny how the host replies to every comment except the ones telling him to stfu
Congratulations bro, and I like the fact that your truck is right behind the church, showing we’re you got most of your help. Very encouraging
That's so true. Thank you for watching!
Ramadi class of 06'! Glad to see a vet making their life a success.
This is how I started out the military and now have a food truck. So proud of him (:
Do you come out of the military with money? I’ve heard yes and no. I met one guy that saved everything during deployment and bought a new diesel truck and trailer and started hot shotting
So awesome to hear of someone else with a similar story! Best of luck to you.
@@MrPland1992 I saved all my money during my first 2 years in the Army and asked for money from family and friends. My last two years i used my military check and profits from my food truck to pay myself and everyone back. I had the food truck running while in service.
How's business? Army vet here too. Gonna stary up next year
“It’s like a restaurant on wheels” wow. I would have never came up with that one.
To be reliable and be on time and deliver what you promised to do is the key number one in business. Show respect to the customers
So many food businesses I work with have added mobile trucks to their business because there are less start-up costs and more flexibility. I've even seen people turn their bikes into food trucks!
Mac Daddys Dawgz & Catering in the house! Based out of Raleigh NC and I just started 5 Months ago with a hot dog cart. Loving every minute of it so far and going to work towards a concession trailer by next Summer.
So happy to hear of someone in the business! We wish you the best of luck and all the success!
I'm in Raleigh. I'll have to check Mac Daddy Dawgz out one of these days!
@@JeffRAX I'll be setup at Agri Supply in Garner Wednesday, Thursday and Friday ... 10-3
I offer 3 types of hot dogs, Nathans all beef dogs, Nathans regular dogs (chicken/pork mix), and Brightleaf's Carolina Reds ... as well as Georgia Smoked sausages, Cheddar Cheese Brats, Nachos, tons of chips, cookies and snacks as well as a wide range of bottled and/or canned soda's, tea's, lemonade, etc. All cooked in my "dirty water" as I call it. Pre-seasoned water before boiling the dogs and sausages to add extra unique flavor!
I can finally come to the decision of picking between an old fashioned food truck or truck & trailer combo. The combo is the way to go!
Awesome idea!
This is my cousins food truck he is the best!! Keep up the great work!
Hi! I’m living in Finland. Just in my mind idea came that why not I start food truck business and I start searching CZcams video and I find this video. I am happy to hear hope I can do also something special in my mind. Thanks 🙏 for the this lovely video ❤️
We have already got our truck soon to open our food truck business in few weeks. I can’t wait
Wow, how cool! Good luck to you on this business venture!
@The Greek Physik that depends on if your truck is successful or not. Because my business is & we make more than we have ever at any other job.
I'm running a truck... it's hard work... the events take 17 to 22 percent of our takings, which is very high as the events are usually 5 hours trade time. The most I've done in a day was 3k. Roadside is hard as govt regulates where we can operate and the most I've done roadside is 700 dollars. That's 9am park up, 8pm leave.
Is the 700 worth it though?
Best video I have seen to date. 🙏🏾
These videos are awesome! Very informative, makes me want to get into a business like this!
So glad to hear that!
love this guy, I'm Mexican and I love to see when other people go into the Mexican food business. everyone has their own special touch. I'll eat anything, from my moms authentic cooking to taco bell. it's all good for me.
Not Taco Bell please not Taco Bell
Am planning to open one soon and this was sooo inspiring thank you ❤️
Go for it! We wish you good luck in this business venture :)
@The Greek Physik Sir, thanks for the advice. I need your consultation. Please ping your info.
@The Greek Physik yes, they kind of skipped over that.. He asked what is your sales, what is your net profit, and he answered we did 417k last year. No follow up on what that actually meant. So 417k in sales is nothing considering the cost of running the business.
Open it in my country.
Trailers and food trucks are a good way to start and learn the business and customers. Started our business 2 years ago.. - Tasty WAVEZ Italian Ice- with a raggedy old trailer. Now we have a store front and looking to open a second location. Still learning how to run it more efficiently everyday. My piece of advice is JUST SHOW UP. Some days are good, some days are bad. But it's all a part of the learning process.
I FREAKIN’ LOVE THIS HOST & SHOW!
Great job man. I’m building my first food trailer. Bought an old rv trailer only. The rv has been torn down. Just restored the rims and put new tires. Floor is next. Then framing.
How wonderful to hear Chon. We're very happy for you. 😀💪🏼⭐Congrats! This is an exciting time for your business and we can't wait to hear updates. Please let us know if you have any questions along the way.!?⭐⭐⭐⭐
"You are not a restaurant" is the best way to go about this business.. I am starting my food truck also and I had a couple people tell me that we needed a sitting area or benches or somewhere they could eat around the truck and I told them that is not the idea of this we have to get them in and get them out just like you said. The more time they spend there the less money you make off of them one guy could order a burrito and a water and sit there for an hour which in that hour you could serve 20-30 people..so its basically a waste of space ..anyways ..love this story and i hope you keep going higher and higher .
Good luck with your food truck Jerry! What type of truck will it be and where will it be located?
@@UpFlip i will be located in dallas texas. I will posting my journey on my page soon.
@@UpFlip and it will be called JR'S PIG OUT ...variety of foods ..burritos...hamburgers.. crazy hot dogs.. ribs ..stacked nachos ..tacos
This is my dream for the past two years i just need the dough to start!
You got this!
You got it, Proverbs 16:3
Check out the SBA they can help you with grants & loans
Start on the weekends at your house and invite friends and family over to see if you have a product . Keep expanding to friends and family and social media. Whatever money you make from donations and selling your product put back in to the business. Even cheaper than a food truck and easier is try to find a gas station you can rent space from on the cheap as a pop up. I started mine that way 5 years ago and finally got my brick and mortar last year. No loans
@@VIETWICH Very smart
LOVE ya Show mate
Very inspiring I wish one day I have a food truck like him.
im glad i stumbled across this video, it re-lit the flame of wanting to start my own. This video should have a million+ views easy. Also, the owner is very smart & humble
Thank you! He definitely is. Good luck to you with your possible business venture!
UpFlip thank you as well
Smart & humble & Determined!👊🏽👏🏼Ginger power!!!👨🏼🦰
Those burritos look very tasty, I bet they're very filling as well!
You bet!
That’s the point!!
Carbs
This was very helpful, thank you!
We're happy you enjoyed the video Jason. Thank you for your support!
Great video! Appreciate the content.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the help man! Wanna start one myself!
That's awesome! Best of luck to you!
my food needs to be put out there, I honestly didn't know where to start...THANK YOU!!!
Do it!! We also have part 2 of this video if you haven't already checked it out :)
Good luck!
Thanks for sharing all that information! Congrats
Our pleasure!
Your videos are great to learn something everytime 😀
Happy to hear that!
@@UpFlip I want to contact you sir 😀
Wow so inspiring...sorta felt like it was just me going through some of those rough days but I'm not quitting I'll make it. I have a DREAM damn it
Thats right! Never give up, just push through it, stay strong and everything will be good!
I haven't watched this video yet but I'm going to give you the most important and #1 tip you need to know MAKE SURE YOUR FOOD IS GOOD!!!!!!
Trust in your product! I love it!
Thank you for doing this! We own food truck in Puerto Rico and definitely can relate.
Glad we could help.
Good vid and information. Plus the burrito looks great!
@hanoitripper1809 Thanks! Happy you liked it!
Good portion is key. My wife and I went to a food truck, each got a burger. Order was close to $30. No drink, no fries. We stopped at McDicks after because we were hungry.
Oh boy.. cant imagine spending that much and still being 😳
Yea some food trucks are expensive, legit more than sit down restaurants
Made me consider getting into a food truck business 😅 great video and very informative
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome, thank you guys!!
Our pleasure!
Thank you for making these type of content! You keep us motivated and inspired, great host and great information!
Wonderful Quiahtue! We love to hear these types of things. What business would you like to see on the channel next?
@@UpFlip I would love to see a mobile bar tending business 👀
Thanks for creating this and sharing his story- super helpful for those of us getting into the industry! Just one note on the production- I felt like the interviewer was always jumping on the other guys words and it made me kind of tense throughout watching. If he just asked a succinct question and then listen to the full answer without jumping in, I think it would’ve flowed much better! Little thing though, overall, nicely done!
Glad you think it was useful. Thanks for the tip as well, we'll keep this in mind!
Thank you, I will improve :)
Im broke right now but this is going to be me in 2 years
Awesome mindset! Don't give up, you got this :)
@Epic itunes How does that even make sense. If all you have is a food trailer why on earth will you only profit 40k out of 400k/yr? what is your breakdown expenses? Especially if the owners are the ones working the truck.
@Epic iTunes yea I want to hear how you broke down 400k to only 40k ROI
@Epic iTunes so your saying the expenses all over 90% also location is key you had a terrible location, terrible product, or terrible pricing maybe all three
Great video! Loved the tips.
Thanks Ariyal! We're glad you enjoyed it!
Seems like such a nice guy ! Thank you for your service !
Great guy! Great business!
This is my retirement plan. I'm only 30 so I got years to go, but I love cooking. I'm currently a carpenter, but have worked as a chef in some down time during the winter, and quite successfully, however I never really stuck with it because of how unstable it can be. I usually end up in a kitchen temporarily to fix issues, kinda like kitchen nightmares.
What type of Food Truck would you start if you could Gage?
@@UpFlip I'm not sure really. Even at home I make everything from scratch, so I would like to do that as much as possible. My step father is Italian and he left a great impression on me for proper Italian food, like what pasta to use for what sauce.
Food is always evolving, so it's hard to say, but I would like to have more of a pop up restaurant on wheels and share the romance of Italian food with people, but the prep time for volume really insists on being a proper restaurant.
What do you think?
@@Cyb3rSix food service is high risk, truck or restaurant and with lot of cost and obstacles
@@alp.9672 Oh I know, I've been a chef before. There's a reason I'm no longer one lol.
I do exteriors now, roofing, siding, soffits and what have you.
The food looks amazing!
Right?!!
Love the vid - thnx for the great content.
Thanks a lot!
I love this im getting ready to start
I think the perception of a food truck has definitely changed, before some people would call them a roach coach and viewed as unsanitary.
Yeeeea...I wish I could’ve gotten more from the Vet owner, but he kept getting interrupted. It was irritating. It’s a great topic! Just let the people talk more often. They love to tell their story. Just allow them to do it 🤷🏾♂️
Thanks for information!
interesting video! will watch the part 2!
Awesome, thank you!
@@UpFlip anyitime!
Interviewer needs to talk less... didnt even let my man finish a thought
The $15/hr wage is going to crush a lot of small businesses across America. Especially after so many were forced to close for a year. It’s sad.
This comment is a year old but 15hr is nothing in this day an age. You wonder why people don’t want to work in food service? Hard ass work for little money in return, shitty schedules and no benefits for many. Let them fail o well
Love Vet Chef enthusiasm
Definitely!
Awesome story!! Way to go Marine!👍🏼💪🏽🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!
Was looking forward to hearing the guys story and yet all I heard was the host speaking over him
Great interview!!!!
Thank you!
Thank you for your service. 🙏🏻
We appreciate you tuning in! Thank you! ☺️
So many will watch this video and sink themselves starting one in hopes of money and success , in you not in this off the love of the game 1st then you failed before you've even started my friend .
Do what you love , and the rest will follow
Such great advise, thank you Nicholas! And we agree! Serve the customer and do what you love :)
While this might be true I believe luck has to do alot with it too. I've seen food trucks where the food is shit and they have lines of people waiting to order . The people running it seem to only want money and are not doing what they like . They serve crappy food and have reached success. What do you have to say to that ?
@@dreameraag5474 I say if you're just in it for the money it will soon become just a job and thats when everything goes to shit eventually word will spread about there quality and their good choice in real-estate will soon be meaningless.
@@dreameraag5474 just my opinion, also I have my own truck and brick and mortar location so I'm speaking from my personal experience aswell
@@nicholasgonzalez6104 I mean I get what you are saying but all those places are still open selling all the crappy food. The people change but the place is still there selling crappy food
Amazing work, thanks for all the tips and ideas and inspiration, that's the American dream right there🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you Rae Rae! We're glad we can inspire people!
The California burrito!!!!! Memories man memories
It’s sooo good
I love this video i needed to see this
Happy to hear that!
Don’t host a show to cut off the person you’re interviewing.
Bro please when u ask questions let the guy speak..ur fallin in his story all the time. When u ask a question just shut up and let him explain..
This is gonna come in real handy, thank god for CZcams
Thats really good to hear, we're so glad this helped. Stay tuned for more helpful videos to come. Thank you.
I got a burning desire and this has inspired me more. He shot out nice numbers i was looking for.
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 way 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
That sounds like an amazing idea! I love the aspect of an app and voting. Sounds really unique!
@@UpFlip haha I agree with you, the concept is really nice,
I also made this infographic to give more details, here : ibb.co/F7GZxXd
417k a year making french fry meat burritos. nice.
I know right?!
some people are rich from selling the potatoes some from meat and some from the box it all comes in
So fun! that foods looks amazing. Delicious. Fun business model too
We're glad you think so. And yes, the food is just divine!
cool vlog. keep it up. planning to put up foodtruck business here in the Philippines. learning a lot here
You can do it!
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Here's the reality of a food truck. You are going to find it EXTREMELY difficult to find locations. There are strict zoning laws. And forget about getting into fairs and festivals. They're all sewn up. Also many municipalities will require you to have a LICENSED "brick & mortar" facility as your commissary kitchen, for food prep, storage and cleaning. The inspectors will ask "Where are you getting your water from? What are you doing with your waste water? Where are you storing your bulk ingredients? Where are YOUR toilet facilities during your working hours? No you can't operate 100% from your truck. Think long and hard before you spend your hard earned money.
Who told you this information? Most of what you said is just not true in Rhode Island.....Fairs and festivals are begging vendors to show up! Permits are a few hundred a year. Health inspectors do not ask where the water come from and you only have to deal with them yearly unless you are at an event and at that point the festival is responsible for water.....and you are NOT required to have a commercial kitchen and you absolutely can run it 100% out of your truck!
Shout out to Colima's from Oceanside. That was my weekend go to when stationed in Pendleton! If he brought this menu style to WA, then he is doing the Lords work!
I have two trucks. One for food, another for beverages, and signed a lease to open a stall in summer. My advice is to start small-farmers markets things like that. That way, you become familiar with a food flow and set up. This also helps you figure out the logistics of your truck. It also helps you decide if you really want to do this. It further helps seeing how much sales you can generate. A fabricator will lay this concept out for you so long as you tell him where it will all go. You tell him or her what you cook and the layout, and he conceptualizes the rest. Do all the other things in the meantime (SafeServe exam, DOH inspection, lease a commissary, business licensing, propane inspection, posters, menus, payment processing system, establish a social media presence). When the truck is done, get it wrapped. Then go. I don’t believe in staying one place all the time. You need to see where you can generate the most sales. Anyway, this type of work is grueling and labor intensive. To do this, you MUST be committed.
We appreciate the insightful information Dogsalway. This will be valuable to some of our viewers. Do you feel state location has a lot to do with the success of a food truck? What area are you located in?
@@UpFlip I'm in DC. It could be various factors that could make or break your success. Oversaturation of the market. Too many options for the same type of food provided. No differentiation.
@@UpFlip we provide a specialized type of food that is not readily available in my immediate area and definitely not available via food truck. This helped with our edge. There was a lot I learned from the food markets. As a matter of fact, I get a lot of New Yorkers (Brooklynites to be exact) comparing my food to what they get in New York. They are my biggest critics. They also help me hone in on my failures and to do things better. Mistakes also helps you. It's not always bad. I always suggest to push beyond your mistakes and learn from it.
Excellent source of income if done right.
Definitely!
I can't even finish this video because the interviewer interrupting so much! so annoying!
I just won a bid on a public auction yesterday for my truck. If you want a truck...contact your local school district, colleges, local transpo and ask where do they send their old fleet. You can also purchase a reasonably priced truck from Uhaul truck sales.
That's great! Are you planning on running a food truck business with it?
@@UpFlip Yes, that is exactly what I am going to do. Maybe you can feature me on your show when I'm up and running 😊
thanks for the video
Okay so when you go to the health department do that require taking a class?...Do you have to have a degree in cooking in order to start?..Do all that money you have to pay up front or can you do a loan?
you should absolutely get a servsafe certificate. besides that I'd recommend having a solid menu with specific recipes and feedback from multiple different people. money wise, if you have a business plan you can go to the SBA or a bank for a loan, just make sure they dont screw you over!
Mel broke this question down pretty well. To add on, Kyle actually got a culinary management degree. You'll have to check with your area to see if that's required. As far as the health department and questions related to that, it really depends on the city where you'll be starting your business. So do a little research and you can learn more for your specific city.
Each state can have different rules and county to county within a state can have slightly different rules. The best rule of thumb is, make an appointment with the health department. Bring your menu that you plan on using. Then they can tell you what is required in your trailer/truck for that menu. Many counties have a downloadable pack that gives you the rules and applications to fill out.....we had a local bbq guy spend over 50k on a trailer then wasn't approved by the health department because the drain boards on his sink weren't the right size. most places also require a trucker to have a commissary as well. a place to wash your dishes, dump your grey water, store extra supplies ect ect. some places will require you to park your rig at the commissary that way you can plug your rig into power. keep in mind he is in the pacific northwest. so even in the summer time its cooler than most place. It didn't appear that he had a/c on his unit. but in all honesty the hood vent will suck it out as fast as the a/c put it out. so when its 90 degrees out its at least 20-30 degrees hotter in that trailer. I didn't hear a generator running either. those LOUD generators are annoying to listen to and many places are cracking down on them as well. the whisper quiet generators for a trailer that size can run $7-$10k just depends on your electricity load needed.
wagil90 Thank you 😊
I was literally thinking to myself, Im def stealing the california burrito idea from this guy & next thing you know he starts talking about it
Lol, it's for sure a yummy idea!
amazing man!
Glad you think so!
Very inspiring. My goal is to start mine by this time next year
Well I wish the best of luck to you !