Everything you need to know to run a profitable and satisfying food truck business from your home From designing your food truck and identifying your market to establishing a business plan and determining the operational concerns of a mobile business, this comprehensive guide provides down-to-earth advice on every aspect of setting up and running a food truck business. Learn all about overcoming the hurdles facing the mobile food vendor, the legal aspects of food safety, menu planning, setting up your home-based headquarters, and navigating the catering industry. Whatever your plans, each chapter can help you experience the satisfaction of establishing and building your own home-based food truck business and reaching opening day! Look for useful charts and worksheets throughout the book, including: Preferred Vendor Checklist Start-Up Cost WorksheetsSample Operational Weekly Schedule 7878Outfitting your mobile kitchenAttracting customersNavigating operations concernsUnderstanding legal aspects and food safety Building your menu Eric Thomas is the owner of the Rolling Grill, a mobile food trailer that specializes in onsite barbecue, catering, and alfresco dining services. Eric’s success with the Rolling Grill has allowed him to start an award-winning BBQ competition team, which travels the southeast competing throughout the year. He also hosts a regular video chat with Daryl Mast from BBQSuperstars.com.