How to Start a Mobile Food Business: Creating Your Business Plan
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
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 […]
The Perks of Selling at Year-Round Farmers Markets
Within the past 30 years, farmers markets have seen a boom in popularity. In the US today, there are over 8,600 farmers markets across the country where people can enjoy fresh, locally grown produce as well as concessions, baked goods, pet treats, and more. While many are seasonal, closing in the winter and opening in […]
How to Start a Street Food Vendor Business
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 […]
The 13 Top-Selling Food Truck Items
Last Updated: August 15, 2024 In the world of food trucks, there’s practically no limit to what you can sell from the convenience of your step van. From French fries to falafel, from vegan pizza to Vietnamese banh mi, customers can enjoy just about every cuisine imaginable from these mobile eateries. Even with all of […]
Why You Should Require Insurance: A Festival Organizer’s Guide To Insurance
Why You Should Require Insurance: A Festival Organizer’s Guide To Insurance Hi there! With farmers’ market season upon us, it’s time to talk insurance. Are your vendors protected? Are you listed as an additional insured? When you require your vendors to protect their businesses with insurance while at your farmers’ market, you can experience peace […]
3 Things You Need When Looking for Food Vendor Insurance
Last updated: February 1, 2024 If you’ve spent any time looking for food vendor liability insurance, you know that finding the right program to protect your business is harder than it sounds. With so many different providers and policies, it’s genuinely challenging to know: What coverage your business actually needs How much you should actually […]
Food Vendor Insurance Claims Process
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 […]
How Food Vendors & Hot Dog Carts Can Beat The Heat This Summer
Sweltering summer days can be a challenge for food vendors and hot dog cart owners. According to OSHA, thousands of workers in the United States got sick from exposure to heat on the job, and more than 60 workers died in 2011 alone. As a food vendor or hot dog cart owner, it is crucial […]
6 Steps to Get Ready for Food Vending Season
With warmer weather unfurling across most of the United States (sorry, Colorado!), it’s time for food vendors to start preparing to sell their wares. Whether you plan on selling at farmer’s markets, through a mobile truck or trailer, at a food festival, or by other means, there are some important ways you can prepare for […]
