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A step-by-step plan for your city, your concept, and your timeline that keeps you moving.
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Every city has its own permits, forms, and terminology. None of it's in one place.
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.
See if the numbers work before you buy the truck.
Your plan calculates the full cost for your concept and your city, tracks spending, and shows when you break even.
A used truck with equipment runs $40–60K. A custom build can hit $80–120K. We calculate your number based on your concept and your city, track spending by project with our finance tools, and model your path to breakeven.
Show up to the bank with your homework done.
Walk in with a pitch deck, startup costs, projected revenue, and a payback timeline. Your plan builds the package lenders want to see.
Food truck financing is easier when you show up prepared. Your plan generates startup costs, revenue projections, and a business summary you can walk in with — and our funding discovery tool surfaces loans and grants matched to your truck.
Track permits, buildout, and equipment in one place.
You're juggling permits, truck customization, equipment, and marketing on different timelines. Your plan tracks every task so nothing slips.
Your food truck business plan lives here: every task, every deadline, updated as you go. Permits, commissary agreement, health inspection, fire inspection — all tracked to completion.
Get the exact permits your city requires.
Every city is different. Your plan includes the full list with fees, deadlines, and where to apply.
Your plan includes the full permit list for your city with fees, deadlines, and where to apply. Track each permit from application to approval so you know exactly where you stand.
Already have a 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 complete food trucks plan.
Every task, every cost, every requirement for your business type and city.
- Startup costs with estimates built in
- Pitch deck and business summary
- LLC, EIN, tax registration, insurance
- City-specific permits tracked to approval
- Commissary options and costs
- Marketing plan for launch
- AI assistants for permits, pricing, and legal questions
- Every task in one place
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.
Everything you need to know.
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.
BossWorks is free during beta. No credit card required.