{"id":2235,"date":"2021-07-23T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=2235"},"modified":"2021-07-21T00:22:11","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T05:22:11","slug":"bakery-food-truck-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/bakery-food-truck-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Bakery Food Truck Business: How to Bake it Happen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to make people happy with tasty bread and yummy cakes? It may be time for you to set up a bakery food truck! They are one of the fast-growing and most profitable businesses today. In fact, there are around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1087725\/number-bakers-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">168,890<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bakers in the United States and Americans have spent $70 billion this year on bakery products. Since bread is a major part of the American diet, the bakery industry is a steady market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are one of those considering starting a bakery food truck business, here\u2019s how to make it happen. <\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#howto1\"> Choose a Concept for Your Bakery Food Truck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#howto2\"> Create a Business Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#howto3\"> Get Funding for Your Bakery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#howto4\"> Get the Paper Works Done<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#howto5\"> Purchase the Right Food Truck, Equipment, and Supplies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howto1\"><strong>Choose a Concept for Your Bakery Food Truck<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The baked goods industry had grown. There are lots of bakery menu ideas that you can choose as a concept for your bakery food truck. These may include popular bakery products, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bagels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biscuits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cakes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheesecakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinnamon rolls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee cakes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/dessert-ideas-food-truck\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desserts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doughnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loaf bread\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muffins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet rolls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tortillas\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step when starting a mobile bakery is to choose what menu items you may want to offer in your start-up business. A good rule of thumb is to offer around 5 to 12 menu items on your food truck. The lesser, the better. It may be smart to choose a special baked product that can make you stand out. It may be a favorite bread or a unique cake that you have experimented with.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howto2\"><strong>Create a Business Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/best-bakery-trucks-america\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best bakery food trucks in America<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all started with a great business plan. This will be your guide on how to start, maintain, and grow your bakery business. You will also need it to support any funding application. Your business plan must contain the following items:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An executive summary or a short introduction about your bakery food truck. It should note the type of baked products you plan to offer and where you plan to sell them. It should also state why you think such a concept will sell out in the area and your plans for future growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A company description that includes the name of your bakery food truck, how much manpower is needed to operate it, your target customers and locations, plus how you will accept payments from customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A funding request explains the amount of capital you will need for your bakery food truck and how are you going to pay the financial assistance or loan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A financial projection summarizes your daily sales target and how you will allocate the income for the growth of your bakery food truck.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also need to support your business plan with a market analysis. This is to support your claim that the concept of your bakery food truck is sustainable and has more room for expansion in the market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howto3\"><strong>Get Funding for Your Bakery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most challenging part when starting a business is getting funds to support everything you will need. You may have saved some money for your bakery food truck but it may not be enough. A second option is to borrow money from some family members or friends. There are also several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/first-look-food-truck-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food truck financing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options which you can avail. You can also apply for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/qualify-commercial-truck-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial truck loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to buy the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/right-truck-mobile-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right mobile truck<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your bakery business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other top food truck financing options are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Credit Cards to support the day-to-day supply purchases in your bakery food truck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Line of Credit to obtain working capital for the business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowdfunding best serves a variety of financing needs. A creative food truck owner can tie up with local communities to get funding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment Financing to purchase the needed equipment for your bakery food truck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA Microloans, the most affordable financing option among food trucks needing smaller funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"45\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"howto4\"><strong>Get the Paper Works Done<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to legalize everything. A bakery food truck may need the following <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/food-truck-licenses-permits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">licenses and permits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the US state where you will operate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Employer Identification Number (EIN) authorizes you to operate a business, collect, pay, and report taxes to the IRS.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Business License from the local government of the state where you will operate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Seller\u2019s Permit allowing your bakery food truck to sell goods and collect sales tax.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Handlers Permit certifying that all your staff has complied with the state\u2019s food handling and preparation guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Permit from the local health department ensuring that your bakery products are cooked and prepared safely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire Clearance certifying that your bakery food truck is fire safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoning and Parking Permit allowing your food truck to operate in a parking area or at the side of the road.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food truck itself should also have an updated vehicle registration and its driver must possess the proper license needed according to the truck\u2019s classification.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howto\"><strong>Purchase the Right Food Truck, Equipment, and Supplies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider whether you will buy a new or used truck for your mobile bakery. A used food truck costs around $50,000 to $100,000, while a new food truck costs around $100,000 to $175,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new food truck may be expensive but has a longer life span, guarantee, and warranty. There is less headache when it comes to costly breakdowns and repairs. On the other hand, a used food truck is cheaper and commonly retrofitted with the equipment you\u2019ll need. Most entrepreneurs prefer buying them to save extra money as capital for the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are buying a new or used one, the key is to find a reputable dealer near your area. This can save you the travel time to bring the truck to the dealer or mechanic for maintenance and repair needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may want to check a wide range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/used-mobile-food-trucks\/bakery-truck\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bakery trucks for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UsedVending<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to equipment and supplies, the best thing about starting up a mobile bakery is that you don\u2019t need to worry much about how to set up the things inside your truck. You can save a lot of space by baking your products at home or in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/ghost-kitchens-food-truck-owner-should-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commissary kitchen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All you need to have in the truck are bakery racks and packaging items to serve your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to make people happy with tasty bread and yummy cakes? It may be time for you to set up a bakery food truck! They are one of the fast-growing and most profitable businesses today. 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