Everyone has a dream.
Some people grow up wanting to be athletes, some people want to become doctors, some people want to be writers and the list could go on and on. Of course, there are plenty of people who also want to be chefs, and thanks to the food truck industry, now more than ever that dream is possible.
With that in mind, if you are thinking about entering the mobile kitchen industry, there are some things you need to consider, and they can be found below.
10 Things To Consider Before Entering The Food Truck Industry
- Are You Ready To Be A Business Owner?
- Are You Ready To Be A Manager?
- Are You Willing To Learn About Social Media?
- Parking, Permits, Regulations, Rules, Etc.
- Are You Ready To Work Double-Digit Hours Every Day?
- Can You Adapt?
- The Cost
- Do You Have A Great Food Truck Concept Picked Out?
- Are You Really Passionate About Being A Chef?
- Are You Ready To Give This Industry Everything You Have?
Are You Ready To Be A Business Owner?
When thinking about the job that is being a food truck owner, most people will likely fantasize about making delicious meals and making people extremely happy with said meals. While that will be the case in most instances, there are two sides to running a food truck: The food side and the business side.
Therefore, we pose this question: Are you ready to be a business owner?
If the answer is no, then that is a serious problem … if you aren’t willing to learn, that is. After all, before you can even think about cooking food, all of the business components are going to come into play. You know, like creating a business plan.
Are You Ready To Be A Manager?
Okay, so there are many different components when it comes to the food truck industry, but if you own a food truck, you will not only have to be business savvy and a great cook but you will also have to be a manger (when you can finally afford to hire employees, of course).
You are going to have to wear many different hats (the manager hat, the business owner hat and the chef hat, for starters) if you plan on entering this industry. Are you ready for that?
Are You Willing To Learn About Social Media?
Not everyone is a social media guru, but if you want to take your food truck business to the next level, then you would be doing yourself a huge favor by learning how to run successful social media accounts. This is how you are going to reach — and engage with — your customers, and that is just the beginning when it comes to this subject.
Parking, Permits, Regulations, Rules, Etc.
Unfortunately, this is not one of those areas that people tend to fantasize about, but it is inevitable. The more you learn about parking, permits, regulations, rules and all of that other fun stuff, the better.
Are You Ready To Work Double-Digit Hours Every Day?
You say you want to be a food truck owner. Great! Are you ready to work 10-plus hours at least six days a week?
Not everyone has the same answer. With that in mind, being at a food truck and cooking up a storm for double-digit hours might sound like a dream come true for some people, and to those people … you have likely found your dream job.
Can You Adapt?
Just like any industry, and especially if you are a business owner, you are going to have to adapt in the food truck industry. Therefore, being adaptable is a must-have trait for food truck owners.
The Cost
Have you even thought about the cost of a food truck yet? Awesome! The next step is comparing food trucks. While high-end food trucks are quite the investment (they still tend to be cheaper than sit-down restaurants), that is what Delivery Concepts specializes in, and it is the type of truck you should be looking for.
Do You Have A Great Food Truck Concept Picked Out?
More likely than not, you have thought about what you would like to cook at your future mobile kitchen. That’s the fun part, after all. Nonetheless, you need to have a great food truck concept — and unique recipes/meals — if you are going to stick out in this industry.
Are You Really Passionate About Being A Chef?
Does the thought of not being a chef put you in a lot of pain? If the only thing you want to be is a chef in some form, then a food truck business is for you.
Reminder: If you want to make it in this industry, you have to be really, really passionate about being a chef. That is a must.
Are You Ready To Give This Industry Everything You Have?
If you aren’t willing to make some serious sacrifices, you’re not cut out for this industry. The same thing typically rings true for business owners in any industry. Spoiler alert: You’ll sacrifice many nights and weekends when you first break into the food truck industry.
Are you ready to give this industry everything you have? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to become a successful food truck owner? If so, then you were likely born to own and operate your own food truck. We’re excited for you to start that wonderful journey.
If you’ve thought about the things above, you very well could be ready to start your food truck business! The next step is making the business plan and coming up with the money to buy the truck.
If you would like a quote, Delivery Concepts has you covered–just click here to request a custom quote.
This article was originally published by Prestige Food Trucks, a Delivery Concepts company.