Food Truck Calculator

Planning to launch a food truck? Use this calculator to estimate your potential startup costs, revenue, and profitability. Understanding these numbers is key to a successful mobile food business.

Enter your business projections below and click “Calculate Projections”

Business Projections
Total Initial Investment:		$
Average Customer Spend:		$
Customers per Day:
Operating Days per Month:		days
Monthly Operating Costs:		$ (food, fuel, permits, staff, etc.)

Understanding Your Food Truck Numbers

Starting a food truck involves more than just great food; it requires solid financial planning. This calculator helps you project key financial indicators:

• Initial Investment: The total upfront cost to get your food truck operational (truck purchase/lease, equipment, permits, initial inventory, branding).
• Average Customer Spend: The typical amount a single customer spends per visit. Knowing this helps in menu pricing and sales goals.
• Customers per Day: The number of transactions you expect daily. This is influenced by location, marketing, and speed of service.
• Operating Days per Month: How many days you plan to be open for business.
• Monthly Operating Costs: Ongoing expenses like ingredients, fuel, insurance, commissary fees, staff wages, marketing, and maintenance.

By analyzing these figures, you can estimate your revenue, profit margins, and the time it might take to recoup your initial investment. Remember, these are estimates; real-world conditions, market demand, and efficient management will ultimately determine your success.

Focus on realistic projections and continually track your actuals against your estimates to adjust your business strategy as needed.

Food Truck Business Resources

How to Start a Food Truck (FoodTruckr) Write Your Business Plan (SBA) Food Truck Business Plan Guide (Toast POS) Food Truck Startup Guide (WebstaurantStore)