Did you know the current market size for the food truck industry continues to grow? If you’re dreaming of opening your own food truck, you’ve come to the right place. There is plenty of room in the market for more trucks since people are eating out like never before. Convenience is crucial, and your new food truck could leverage this trend. Read on to learn more!

Conduct Plenty of Research 

Before crossing the threshold and buying a food truck, you first want to conduct a bit of market research. Why? You want to ensure your target market wants what you are thinking of selling. Consider doing research for what it is people in your area want to eat. Check out the competition and then create a list of all food trucks in your area, along with the kind of menu they offer and where they’re located. Take this a bit further and research the restaurants that are near you. Look for areas to set up your food truck to sell food as well. The bottom line is you want to know if there’s a demand for your particular menu or if you could create demand since nobody else is offering anything like it.

Create Your Business Plan 

Once you have decided that you’re ready to embark on a new business venture, it is now time to create a business plan. This will help you organize your next steps with a plan to move your business entirely forward. This is where you will create your name, logo, and proposed menu for your food truck.

Get Your Licenses and Banking Set Up 

Next, it is time for business legwork. Since you’re starting up a business, you have to register with your state and set up the business legally. An LLC might be the way to go to protect your personal assets in case somebody decides to sue. Research the costs for this, then check your county and state to see if you need licenses to open a food truck, and then open up your bank account and then get a credit card in your business name. Make sure to stock up on supplies for your food truck as well.

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At H.C. Walterhoefer, we have over 5,000 products ranging from paper goods to cleaning supplies to meet your personal or business needs. If you want something that we do not offer in our store, just ask us for it, and we will do our best to get it for you. Our store has everything you need! Stop by today to get supplies for your next event, all your restaurant needs, and the best cleaning products at the best prices. We even deliver! So call us today at 410-368-5070. We are located at 2331 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230, and we are open from Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ to stay up to date with everything H.C. Walterhoefer.