Entering the food truck industry is a leap of faith but it doesn’t have to mean you’re jumping into the unknown. For many food truck owners, their street food businesses have generated a good profit and led to an improved quality of life as well as financial security in their old age, usually after a lot of hard work and commitment.  

Working in the food truck industry is becoming increasingly popular, especially since Covid-19 closed indoor dining establishments during lockdown. But food trucks and trailers are not just for street corners and food festivals. There are lots of other ways they can be used to run a profitable business, for example: 

Starting a street food business is an exciting venture but there are lots of decisions to make, especially when it comes to deciding how to accommodate your business.   

Street food has recently seen a huge rise in popularity, especially with dishes that appeal to foodies, keen to experience exciting new dishes at food festivals and farmers’ markets. The Covid pandemic has inadvertently given mobile food trucks a boost, with the shift towards outdoor eating and brick and mortar restaurants being forced to close for long periods.   

Starting your own business is a big decision, so it's important to be aware of what can and does go wrong if you don't prepare accordingly. 

In this article, we detail the top 7 reasons why food trucks fail, helping you avoid the common mistakes that set new business owners back. 

If you haven’t run a street food business before then it’s difficult to know where to start when it comes to designing a mobile kitchen.  There are lots of ways you can fit equipment into the space, but which configuration works best for you to cook and serve effectively? How will the kitchen be powered?  Where can all the food truck supplies be stored safely?  

A car or van that has been transformed professionally with a vinyl wrap is a joy to behold, and after making such an investment in your vehicle, you want it to look fabulous for as long as possible.  Without proper vehicle wrap aftercare, the wrap will eventually deteriorate, but with the correct TLC, you can ensure the wrap stays firmly in place and looks pristine for up to five years.  

Thinking of getting your vehicle wrapped? Congratulations, it’s a hugely exciting time! But while it’s tempting to think just of the wrap itself, there’s some prep work you need to do first. If you skip the car wrap prep, it can affect how long the work takes to complete. And if the dirt’s really bad, your wrapping team may have to clean it for you – potentially meaning an extra charge. 

Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to prepare a car or van for wrapping, and ensure it’s in the best shape possible for the big day. 

Want to get your vehicle wrapped but worried it’ll a long time? That’s only natural. You need your vehicle to get around, and if you’re a business owner, you may have deliveries to make and customers to meet. Thankfully, wrapping is a relatively simple process that takes very little time. In this guide, we explain how long it takes to wrap a car or van. 

You’ll discover the average timeframe, what the process entails, and some easy ways to keep your project running on time. 

Are you planning to wrap your vehicle, but worried what a scratch could mean for its quality and appearance? You’re not alone. We often hear from vehicle owners in the same position as you. To answer that question and be as helpful as possible, we’ve created this guide. Here, you’ll find out if a car wrap covers scratches, dents and rust – and find out if there are things you should do before going ahead with a vehicle wrap.