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13 Top-Selling Food Truck Items in 2026: What Sells (and Why)

Woman in a denim jacket holding a chocolate and strawberry crepe and a red strawberry iced drink at a food truck window.

Desserts, barbecue, and coffee top FLIP’s 2026 list of top-selling food truck items. Other standout categories include tried-and-true items like snacks, burgers, and hot dogs. From mochi banana bread to mushroom mac and cheese, customers enjoy just about every cuisine served out of food truck windows. To narrow down the top-selling food truck items in […]

How to Start a Concession Stand Business (+ Maximize Profits)

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From amusement parks to zoos, concession stands are found at nearly every entertainment venue. They play an iconic role in our experience — try to imagine a baseball game without a hot dog stand! If you’re starting a concession stand, our guide offers essential tips you need to open your business and run it successfully. […]

How to Start a Pet Food Business: The Complete Guide

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Picture this: the perfect client. Every meal you prepare is a hit and they often beg for seconds and thirds. They will happily try new things and always leave a clean plate. When you find a recipe they like, they will gladly eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.   I know what you’re thinking […]

How to Start a Mobile Food Business: Creating Your Business Plan

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Starting a mobile food business without a business plan is like trying to make soufflé without a recipe. There’s a chance you could succeed, but the chance of falling flat is higher.  In fact, 45% of businesses fail within the first five years, often due to poor planning, which is why having a strong business […]

How to Become a Vendor at a Farmers Market

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While shopping for groceries can feel like a chore, strolling through the farmers market feels a little magical. Colorful produce displays wherever you look. The mouthwatering smell of cooked food wafting from vendor stalls and food trucks. The greetings exchanged between vendors who recognize returning customers and know them by name. There’s no place quite […]

How to Start a Street Food Vendor Business

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We understand that starting a business can be a bit overwhelming. Between setting up your tax info, getting your logos put together, and drafting a business plan, the small details can feel like they’re taking all of your brain space. Been there, done that, and trust us, we know it isn’t easy. That is why […]

How to Organize a Food Festival: The Complete Guide

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Last Updated: September 25, 2024 We put together this complete guide to organizing a food festival to make sure you’re equipped to hold the best food festival in your state. And since there’s so much to remember, we made a handy checklist you can download to keep track of all the moving parts! The Festival […]

Food Vendor Insurance Claims Process

A smiling food vendor in a black apron hands two burgers to a pair of customers waiting at the window of a food truck.

Last Updated: July 29, 2024 If you have food vendor insurance, congratulations! You’ve taken a very important step towards protecting your business in case something goes wrong. But, if an accident does happen, you’ll need to know how to file a claim to get financial coverage from your insurance company.  Many people think that filing […]