Food Truck Basics
What is a food truck?
A mobile kitchen that sells food to customers in various locations
What season do local food truck see the most business?
Summer
What is one key factor in running a successful food truck?
A) Location
B) Food quality
C) Truck design
D) All of the above
All of the above
What is the current trend in food truck menus?
A) Burgers and Fries
B) Fried Food
C) Sweets and desserts
D) Health-conscious options
What kind of food is most commonly sold by food trucks?
a) Street food such as tacos, burgers, or sandwiches
b) Ice cream
c) Breakfast items
d) Healthy meals
Street food such as tacos, burgers, or sandwiches
In what year did food trucks start gaining popularity in the US?
A) 2008
B ) 1999
C ) 2020
D ) 1985
2008
What ethnic cuisine is most popular in our area?
A) Korean
B) Caribbean
C) American
D) Chinese
American
What is one advantage food trucks have over traditional restaurants?
A) Fewer regulations
B) Better food
C) Easier to get permits
D) Lower startup and operational costs
Lower startup and operational costs
How do food trucks typically use social media to benefit their business?
A) To sell food
B) To post memes
C) To get customer feedback
D) To announce locations and promote menu items
To announce locations and promote menu items
What is the most profitable day of the week for food trucks?
a) Friday
b) Monday
c) Saturday
d) Wednesday
Saturday
Which US city is considered the food truck capital?
A) Chicago
B) Los Angeles
C) Orlando
D) New York City
Los Angeles
Name a popular food truck in our area
Answers will vary
What is the biggest expense for food truck operators?
A) Truck Maintenance
B) Food Costs
C) Insurance
D) Equipment
Food Costs
What is a "ghost kitchen"?
A) A mobile food truck in disguise
B) A kitchen that doesn’t have walls
C) A kitchen used for preparing delivery-only meals
D) A pop-up food truck event
A kitchen used for preparing delivery-only meals
What was one of the first foods sold by early food trucks in the U.S.?
a) Pizza
b) Hot dogs
c) Ice cream
d) Tacos
Hot Dogs
What is the estimated cost to start a food truck in the US?
A) $50,000 - $150,000
B) $500,000 - $750,000
C) $1,000 - $5,000
D) $20,000 - $30,000
$50,000 - $150,000
What is a key challenge local food truck owners face in our area?
Competition with restaurants and other food trucks, weather, and parking.
What percentage of food trucks fail within the first three years of business?
A) 60%
B) 20%
C) 5%
D) 40%
60%
What mobile payment platform is commonly used by food trucks?
a) Venmo
b) PayPal
c) Square
d) Bitcoin
Square
Which country outside of the U.S. has a growing food truck industry?
a) Canada
b) Mexico
c) Australia
d) All of the above
All of the above
What percentage of food trucks operate in urban areas?
A) 15%
B) 50%
C) 80%
D) 100%
80%
What is a strategy local food trucks use to attract customers?
Offering discounts, posting on social media, attending local events, etc.
What is a key business strategy for food truck growth and expansion?
A) Strong brand presence through social media and events
B) Buying a second truck
C) Lowering menu prices
D) Expanding menu options
Strong brand presence through social media and event
What is the benefit of using a mobile ordering app for food trucks?
a) It attracts more customers.
b) It improves order efficiency.
c) It reduces costs.
d) It simplifies marketing.
It improves order efficiency
What is the estimated size of the U.S. food truck industry in terms of revenue?
a) $500 million
b) $750 million
c) $1.2 billion
d) $2.5 billion
$1.2 billion