This checklist for starting a food truck business runs in the order agencies expect: business setup first, then permits and licenses, then the truck itself, then opening day. Doing it out of order is the most expensive mistake in this industry - a truck bought before plan review often has to be rebuilt. Progress saves on your device as you tick items off.
Rules and regulations differ by state - who licenses the truck, whether you need a commissary, and what plan review costs. Find yours on the state pages, then prep for the visit with the inspection checklist.
Work through the free food truck inspection checklist, or grab the $6.99 prep pack — a print-ready PDF checklist, commissary letter template, inspection log, temperature reference card, grease trap cleaning log, and eyewash station inspection log.
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