Get your food truck
on the road.
A step-by-step plan for your city, your concept, and your timeline that keeps you moving.
Tasks
Visit Lunch Hours at Competitor 1
Market Research
Visit Lunch Hours at Competitor 2
Market Research
Research competitor analysis
Market Research
Key Financial Projections
Dashboard
Budget
$162,000,
Available
$162,000
Every city has its own permits,forms, and terminology.
So you end up with a dozen tabs, three spreadsheets, and advice that may or may not apply to you.
“I don't know what permits I actually need.”
Every city is different. Mobile food vendor permit, commissary agreement, health department approval, fire inspection — the list varies and the city website rarely explains it clearly.
“I have no idea if the numbers work.”
A used truck with equipment runs $40–60K. A custom build can hit $80–120K. Add commissary fees, permits, insurance, and food costs — it's hard to know if you'll ever break even.
“Sourcing a commissary is a nightmare.”
Most cities require a licensed kitchen for prep. Finding one that works with your schedule, fits your menu, and costs what you can afford is harder than it sounds.
Get your truck on the road the right way.
Commissary agreement, health permits, fire inspection, and mobile food vendor license.
A food truck is a restaurant on wheels, which means double the permits. Your plan lays out the sequence from commissary contract to the final health inspection.
Track the real cost of every mile and every meal.
Your plan tracks your truck purchase, build-out, and models your daily breakeven.
Truck purchase, wrap, kitchen equipment, and fuel. BossWorks totals your startup costs and projects how many tickets you need to clear at each stop to be profitable.
Funding for your truck and your tech.
SBA loans, equipment leasing, and minority-owned business grants — matched to you.
Food trucks have high upfront costs but are great candidates for SBA microloans and equipment financing. We match you with programs in your city.
Permits, locations, and health codes. Ask and move on.
Six AI assistants that know your truck: your city, your menu, and your route.
"What are the fire suppression rules for trucks in Miami?" "Can I park on private property without a permit?" Ask and get back to the grill.
Already havea truck?
Whether you're hiring, expanding, or finally getting organized, we can help.
Staff your truck
Figure out who you need on the truck, what to pay them, and how to get them trained fast.
Add another location
New city means new permits, new commissary, new requirements. Get a plan for where you're headed.
Get your numbers straight
Build a financial model and see when you'll break even.
Your completefood trucks plan.
Every task, every cost, every requirement for your business type and city.
Why BossWorks?
Your plan is built for your concept, your city, and the specific permits, costs, and commissary requirements that food truck founders face. Not a generic business template.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Whether you're doing tacos, BBQ, desserts, or fusion cuisine, your plan is built around your specific concept, city requirements, and menu.
In most US cities, yes. A commissary is a licensed commercial kitchen where you prep food, clean equipment, and dispose of waste. Your city's health department typically requires a commissary agreement before issuing your mobile food facility permit. BossWorks shows you the specific commissary rules for your city and helps you find and compare options.
The exact list varies by city, but most food trucks need a mobile food facility permit or mobile food vendor license, a food handler's permit, a business license, a fire safety inspection, and a commissary agreement. Some cities also require a separate vending permit for specific locations. BossWorks builds your complete permit checklist based on your city.
Startup costs typically range from $50,000 to $175,000 depending on whether you buy a new or used truck, your commissary setup, and your city's permit fees. A used truck runs $20,000–$60,000; a new build can exceed $100,000. BossWorks generates a detailed cost estimate specific to your concept and market.
No. Most cities have specific rules about where food trucks can operate — restrictions near brick-and-mortar restaurants, permit-required spots, and approved vending zones. Some cities require daily or weekly location permits. Your BossWorks plan includes the parking and vending rules for your specific city.
An LLC is strongly recommended. Food truck operations carry real liability risk — customer illness, accidents, equipment damage. An LLC separates your personal assets from your business, which means your house and savings aren't at risk if something goes wrong. BossWorks walks you through entity formation as part of your plan.
Yes. Your plan covers expansion as well as launch. A second truck means new permits, potentially a new commissary, and updated insurance.
Yes. Your plan reflects your specific city's requirements: the permit types, fees, commissary rules, and any zoning restrictions that apply.
ChatGPT gives you a wall of text. BossWorks gives you a structured plan specific to your city and your food truck, tracks your progress across permits, buildout, and launch prep.
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