Starting a Food Truck
We live, breath, and book food trucks. As renowned experts in the food truck field, our expertise spans from brand conception to coordinating caterings for thousands of people. We consult, sell and book food trucks, share best practices with potential food truck owners, and much more. Let's help you start your own food truck today.
Trying out to be a TBFT Vendor- You must meet the following requirements:
Fully wrapped/muraled truck or trailer with clear branding (no carts).
Insurance requirements: 2M/1M GL / 500k CSL Auto with TBFT listed as an additional insured on both policies: Tampa Bay Food Trucks 5701 E Hillsborough Ave. Suite 1160 Tampa, FL 33610 as an additional insured.
Quiet generator less than 68DB under full load.
No chains or franchises.
NFPA 1 Propane safety inspection.
No seasonal trucks.
If you presently meet all these requirements email Ben@tbftr.com.
Meeting all these requirements does not guarantee acceptance, you will be evaluated by our team to determine if you are a good fit to join us.
Attend a Food Truck Seminar
Take it online right now or take our next in person seminar that runs every 8 weeks. Learn the step by step process to starting a truck with best practices for success of launching a new food truck business.
Need a Food Truck?
Food Trucks for Sale
Check out food trucks and food trailers for sale. Call 813-802-9119 if you'd like more information about the trucks.
Food Truck Wrapping & Food Trailer Wrapping
Need a design that really makes you stand out? We can help, great branding is a must if you want to be successful.Looking for insurance for your truck or trailer? We have a very high opinion of Fairchild Addison and Mckone, they write hundreds of food truck and trailer policies. Click Food Truck Insurance above for a crash course on what insurance you need to operate.
Looking for additional help beyond the seminar?
Food Truck Consulting
Need more assistance after attending our food truck seminar? Our Chief Eating Officer Michael Blasco offers food truck consulting. We offer MFDV Permit Expediting, 5 hour and 10 hour blocks of consulting time. Michael Blasco has been in the food truck scene since 2011. Call our office or submit a form for more information regarding this service.
Many topics about starting and running a food truck are on our YouTube Channel
Tampa Bay Food Trucks YouTube channel
