I mentioned this in the first video, I started with a hot dog cart about 6 Months ago ... Mac Daddys Dawgz & Catering in Raleigh NC. Some days suck, but most days are killing it money wise and it's growing week to week. I also don't work much with social media for marketing, but rely on word of mouth and so far that is working great for me. I'm starting to get calls for more locations and catering events as well.
@@MacDaddysDawgz Hey there! I am in the beginning stages of opening a truck in Charlotte, NC. Would love to take you up on your offer and pick your brain! I will send you a message :) Thanks in advance Update: Doesn't look like I can send you a private message on here. Please let me know the best way to get in touch with you to ask some questions.
A lot of great information here. I am in the process of getting a small part time start up going. It can be very over whelming but when you get that positive feed back from people it is humbling and exciting. Cheers!
some channels are filled with nuggets of gold and they are so underrated. this is one of those channels. no get rich schemes. just a bunch of smart hardworking people meeting other smart hardworking people and sharing great knowledge
The guy isn’t lying about Boeing. My food truck has contracts with NASA, SpaceX, blue origin, Lockheed, Boeing, L3-Harris, OneWeb and Thalis. We don’t do any events open to the public anymore and he’s 1000% accurate about the festival stuff we avoid them like the plague. If a business doesn’t have at least 300 employees we won’t go. Then again I’m in Brevard county where they launch the rockets from. Great video and really accurate. This guy is gonna kill it. The hard work will pay off. Don’t buy a truck unless you can buy it cash because this Covid stuff hit and we were down for 5 months. I saw about 70% of the trucks disappear and get repossessed. We just weathered the storm and slept better knowing nobody can take this from us. Hope this helped if anyone has any questions I’d be more than happy to help spread my wealth of knowledge from doing this for over 5 years.
@@UpFlip we’ve definitely put in the blood sweat and tears to get where we’re at. People think it’s the greatest thing when they’re there buying food but that’s like only 10% of the actual business. Thanks
With partners, we just spent 48k on a near new 16 foot trailer. Fully outfitted, the previous owner probably invested another 15k over the 65k he spent to custom build this unit. Its beautiful! I'm 60 (feel 59), been cooking for 45 years, opened up 13 restaurants from scratch, framed houses, professionally plumbed, ran a handyman business, repaired vehicles, food sales for Sysco. All the while running restaurants. I'm a lifer. The reason for sharing my history is that if you are interested in the food business (brick & mortar, truck, trailer, concessions), as an owner/operator, you'll need some experience or aptitude in just about everything I listed. This business is brutal, overwhelming , leads to addiction, relationship buster, multiple baby mama's and generally owing a shitload of money to a shitload of people. But hey, I still love it! I'm in Washington state (Olympic peninsula) where the cost of starting and doing business isn't for the faint of heart . That being said, take out, to-go, fast food is the new covid reality for the intermediate future (Washington just banned indoor dining again)! Be scared but good luck!
Wow! Thank you so much for this interview. I'm thinking of starting a food truck and I appreciate the honesty and deal breakers. Took a lot of notes. Thanks man and all the best in your business!
So inspiring thank you for the motivation, right now I'm working as a UPS driver and I'm saving up for something, not sure what business I want but this is something I'm interested in.. i don't want to work for someone
January will mark 10 years driving for ups it’s great money. But the wear and tear on your body just doesn’t make it worth it 1200 to 1400 week. Where as I have the chance to make that in one day. Saved up purchased a brand new trailer in July. Should have everything I need to start next week. DO IT! Best of luck to you brother!
Great video! I’ve been thinking about starting my own fish taco food truck here in Arizona. This definitely comes is handy for general knowledge and as motivation with excellent insights, thanks.
Great video and all the information also Thank you so much for your service sir. I have to say though one of the biggest reasons for his popularity is his military career. So he got a huge boost from that and congratulations. I really think he needs to get with other veterans and make "Vet Chef" a brand that can boost more veterans who want to open a food truck. Maybe friends of Vet Chef or something. Then people can patronize more trucks to support our Veterans.
I've watched this video several times. There is a lot of good info being said but also things that don't add up either. he obviously works more than the 2 days a week that he first mentioned because he follows it up by saying the middle of the week tue-wed-thur. with Tuesday being a double shift so really that's 2 days in 1. He said he would like to have 1000-1200 in sales per service. $417k divided by 1000 is 417 outings. 417 outings divided by 52 weeks means 8 services per week. so lets say he does 4 services mid week and he does festivals on the weekends. it's still possible to gross $417K... I know people that sell 5-20K of food at a festival. but festivals can cost as little as $100 upwards of several 1000 for a spot for the weekend. or better yet a % of sales. So the thing to remember it's not the gross sales that matter but your net profit at the end of the day that you need to focus on. 35% food cost, insurance, workers, commissary ect ect. eats up a lot of profit. I still bet he nets 30-35% and in my area i could live well on that. a high cost metro area like he lives in it's ok money.... just lots of things to consider here kids. and the fall is the best time to pick up used trailers and trucks because its the end of the festival season and those that didnt strike it rich are cutting their losses and moving on.
I’m also a veteran and when says 2 a days that’s a reference to us training twice a day. Just like football players having practice twice a day. So he’s serving/selling at lunch time and then serving/selling at dinner time. As for the 1000-1200 sales, I believe he’s referring to 1000-1200 percent not $1000-$1200
2 a days is a reference for training in the military. We operate split shifts (2 - 4 hour service shifts) 2-3 days per week and single shifts 1-2 days per week. We do not and encourage people to not participate in events or festivals that take more than 10% of your sales. You need to be smart about where your money goes out compared to what is coming in. Private events are a large revenue stream outside of lunches and events/festivals.
These videos are amazing! A lot of valuable info! I want to open or have a food truck but with ice cream lol and a lot of questions I think about where answered 🤜🏼🤛🏼🙏🏼✌🏼
I've been wanting to do this for years now. You make it seem possible. The only thing holding me back is my lack of cash flow. Also, I want to learn quickbooks or at least about my own p & l. BTW, thanks for your service❤
The fact that you’re thinking ahead about cash flow and learning QuickBooks shows you’re already on the right path. There are definitely ways to get started even with limited funds, like looking into small business loans, partnerships, or creative financing. 🙏
The only problem I have with this video is the same set of images being shown for the food being tossed and the burrito being wrapped. Otherwise, great view!
So many questions Aww I didn't even know about distributors and suppliers until this week 😧 I don't even know where to start first Do I do a Buissness plan without knowing where I can get my supplies etc
Cassandra, I’m at this point now. In order to write an accurate business plan you will need to know approximately how much money you will be investing in each area so it’s important to find out those numbers. My plan is to write out a list of everything I will need and just start plugging away by finding a price and vendor for each item.
webstaurant or katom restuarant supply for equipment. food service such as GFS, Sysco, PFG, Ben E Keith, when your out and about see who's delivering food to the local restaurants. look at the condiments on the tables. most places use house brands from their suppliers. Restaurant depot. cash and carry. ect ect.
Can you explain the Commissary kitchen? What type of food is has to be prepared in one and what can be prepared on the truck/trailer? Also what size trailer does the vet chef have?
You would have to reach out to the Vet Chef for these answers Jeff. We do have a podcast interview with the Vet Chef coming out soon so stay on the lookout for that. Thanks for supporting the channel and sharing Jeff, we appreciate you.
It might help initially or pull in a few folks, but food is either great or subpar and ppl will talk. I’d say biggest reason for his success is great food and dependability. I’m a Marine Corps Veteran and have known several fellow Veterans that opened businesses, used same Veteran-owned promotion, and flopped miserably. Don’t take away from this guys obvious drive and work ethic. Veteran status is short mileage.
Hello, I love your show. I've just bought myself a food trailer. I'm still working on to get my food permit. I have problems with finding a spot to set up my trailer. No one would let me do a food truck on their lot. Please I need help
I am also a Vet, US Coast Guard...I did tactical law enforcement and drug interdiction in the carribean. I am looking to start my own BBQ Food Trailer as well. All of my recipes are original and I have my menu streamed lined down for simplicity and speed. I want to know did you take out loans? Also where are the best places to look to start selling? I live in South Carolina so we do have Boeing but thats 4 hours away from me. We do have big plants here like BMW, GE, Michellin and a few other but I heard you build your reputation to get that Boeing spot.......So help me understand how to get to that point. Thank you in advance.
He said he bought the truck and equipment new, I'm wondering who he purchased those from? I'm in California, so I need to make sure it meets the Health Department standards in Los Angeles County area.
@UpFlip yes, I am. For almost 20 years now. He points out how being mobile is one of the biggest benefits. He also talks aboit how his brick and mortar will be small, a couple tables that you have to bus yourself, and "grab and go" so basically he wants another food truck just without wheels? I think he should just expand his fleet
I STRUGGLE with the name VETERAN , its like LOOK AT ME I served in the Military , Sorry Millions serve in the Military but somehow ya want to give off the perception of WHAT exactly
3 of my concerns is how I day dealing with the virus situation due to the Coronavirus how is that affecting them and what are they doing about it to keep the business going secondly where do they buy all their food at thirdly do they store their food in the refrigerator in the trailer into the food truck 4 where did they dump their water waste at 5 how do they contact people to get out there and Market their food truck
Sales are actually up from our pre-Covid numbers. We have a lot of community members supporting local businesses as a result of wanting to see small businesses succeed. We have changed our business structure from corporate to neighborhoods. While we do still serve at corporate locations we do watch the number of people on site to make sure it is worth while. We have put a hold on corporate centers where populations have not returned to at least 50%. We buy our inventory from restaurant suppliers We store our items in the refrigerator on the truck. We do also have a commissary kitchen. We dump water at a RV park that we have an agreement with. We have commercial waste for garbage and recycling. We market by word of mouth and a little social media. When initially starting most of our marketing was cold calling local businesses and third party organizations.
Do you know of some organization that will help people with disabilities buy a business such as a food truck business to help them get started and growing in the Food truck business
I would love to open a food truck if I were younger and had a good back ...I love feeding people. I’m one of those people that post my dinners on FB 🤣🤣 I’ve had a few friends tell me I should open a food truck. If I didn’t have a bad back I would seriously think about it.
Been sitting on this idea for sometime now and ready to move forward. What’s the best advice when searching for a company who builds food trailers? Thank you
We have a blog where we dive deeper into how to start businesses, I would recommend you check out the food truck post: www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-start-a-food-truck-business
Please think long and hard first tho. I have seen a few people who have never worked in the food industry, open something up and lose their savings. It’s a lot of hard work, and I’m under selling it. Not saying that it can’t be done, but like I said it’s one of those things that not only do you have to love the craft, but the grind as well.
@@lennyvilla this is real talk 👆. Been doing this for over 5 years and hard work is an understatement. It’s literally a 24/7 grind. If you don’t mind busting it sometimes 15 hours a day go for it. One tip you don’t need a new truck and new equipment. Work at a restaurant for 6 months and see if it’s for you then add an additional 30° of heat. It’s usually 115° when everything is running
Hi Wendell, we chose not to go with the SBA as it did not fit our needs best. That being said, it can definitely provide a lot of opportunities for someone starting out.
Call me a skeptic, but, with years of food industry experience I can confidently say that they are not taking a $417k per year turnover. Not with the food he is selling, staffing that he claims to have and locations. Sorry, but I call BS.
I wonder if he makes such good money is because he has been requested to go to a well paying company. Where an avg $18 per meal doesn't seem so expensive to them. I think a burrito should be like $8. But his burritos were faaaaaat. And 200 employees for lunch 2 or 3x a day.. . Oh yeah $$$$$. Not your typical sales for an average food truck on a street corner
We only do corporate lunches but we serve 3-500 meals. I’m in the space coast in FL so I have contracts with Boeing NASA etc... you couldn’t pay me to sit on the road hoping ppl show up. If they have under 300 employees we won’t even go
I will give you some info if you want more people to see your vids.... You need LESS ADS... My internet is already slow and when you have like 4 to 5 ads in a 15 min. Video then it really drags on. I’m only going to watch 1 more video and that will be it. Let me what you think? Do you want people to see your videos or do you want to sell ADS?
@@UpFlip yeap, new here! You talked to me in this video. I watched many similar videos before this one and, by far, this was the best. It was inspiring. Thanks a lot.
It is very different and depending on what you want to serve, it may or may not be allowed by your health department. A Cottage License is usually what they are referred to. Best bet would be to reach out to your health department and ask them
He's food look good but why I don't find any videos of him with many customers waiting on front of he's truck ? I always find only few people. And he said that he serve 100 - 120 meals per hour
Yes, the food just looks amazing! They serve over 100 people during lunch and dinner hours at the Boeing location, perhaps the videos you're watching are outdated or filmed at their slow hours.
We are not allowed to take pictures while on corporate property for security purposes. Our social media has photos of the truck with lines from festivals and other events we have done!
That’s the amount the average order would be... which makes sense because 9/10 time when you eating out you’re also getting a beverage or something on the side.
@@UpFlip well, have a beer on the pier day, in lets say Jordan... and you'll know... hahahahahaha you would be surprised on how many people would stand in line for Hours and for high prices and shitty food hahahahahaha
@@kyleamandagourlie5957 I have a question. Did you both get the food trailer without anyone ever trying you alls food, or did you all sale burritos out of your home first?
Dude…. This guy needs to stick with food trucks… forget restaurants. He has one thing that works. And you’d think restaurants and food trucks are the same, but it’s a completely different model. Restaurant does not equal more success
@@UpFlip Hey thank you sir! One question is there a website where I could find an American to partner up? We own several German Kebab shops here in Europe we are experienced in our field and I am looking for a partnership maybe you could recommend me a way to advertise somehow? Thx
If you haven't seen Part 1, watch it here: ruclips.net/video/YCnE13BaQlk/видео.html
@@netanelbruh1975 Thank you for the kind words. The channel was started last year!
@@UpFlipIs that 417k before expenses, and is that one truck?
I mentioned this in the first video, I started with a hot dog cart about 6 Months ago ... Mac Daddys Dawgz & Catering in Raleigh NC. Some days suck, but most days are killing it money wise and it's growing week to week. I also don't work much with social media for marketing, but rely on word of mouth and so far that is working great for me. I'm starting to get calls for more locations and catering events as well.
Glad to hear that you're already getting calls and invitations after only 6 months, that's awesome! We wish you all the luck and success!
@@UpFlip Thank you! If any of your viewers have any questions about getting started in NC they are welcome to contact me.
@@MacDaddysDawgz congratulations! I'm thinking about to start food truck business in South Carolina. Thank you for the inspiration!
@@MacDaddysDawgz Hey there! I am in the beginning stages of opening a truck in Charlotte, NC. Would love to take you up on your offer and pick your brain! I will send you a message :) Thanks in advance
Update: Doesn't look like I can send you a private message on here. Please let me know the best way to get in touch with you to ask some questions.
@@latta4lewzers macdaddysdawgz at the g mail
A lot of great information here. I am in the process of getting a small part time start up going. It can be very over whelming but when you get that positive feed back from people it is humbling and exciting. Cheers!
Good luck to you with your start up! And that's definitely so true, positive feedback is when you know all your work and hustle is worth it!
part 1 brought me here
Glad you watched part 2!
Same lol!
me too
Like minds think alike
Fun rep
some channels are filled with nuggets of gold and they are so underrated. this is one of those channels. no get rich schemes. just a bunch of smart hardworking people meeting other smart hardworking people and sharing great knowledge
Thank you! Our goal is to share knowledge with everyone and help aspiring or current business owners :)
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Agree
Wow! This has been the best series over food trucks I've seen! Way more in-depth in the first video than others, great work y'all!
The guy isn’t lying about Boeing. My food truck has contracts with NASA, SpaceX, blue origin, Lockheed, Boeing, L3-Harris, OneWeb and Thalis. We don’t do any events open to the public anymore and he’s 1000% accurate about the festival stuff we avoid them like the plague. If a business doesn’t have at least 300 employees we won’t go. Then again I’m in Brevard county where they launch the rockets from. Great video and really accurate. This guy is gonna kill it. The hard work will pay off. Don’t buy a truck unless you can buy it cash because this Covid stuff hit and we were down for 5 months. I saw about 70% of the trucks disappear and get repossessed. We just weathered the storm and slept better knowing nobody can take this from us. Hope this helped if anyone has any questions I’d be more than happy to help spread my wealth of knowledge from doing this for over 5 years.
It sounds like you have a great business on your hands!
@@UpFlip we’ve definitely put in the blood sweat and tears to get where we’re at. People think it’s the greatest thing when they’re there buying food but that’s like only 10% of the actual business. Thanks
About to retire after 20 years of Active Army service. Looking to start one as well. Thank you for the in sight! Great episodes.
Thank you for your service!
With partners, we just spent 48k on a near new 16 foot trailer. Fully outfitted, the previous owner probably invested another 15k over the 65k he spent to custom build this unit. Its beautiful! I'm 60 (feel 59), been cooking for 45 years, opened up 13 restaurants from scratch, framed houses, professionally plumbed, ran a handyman business, repaired vehicles, food sales for Sysco. All the while running restaurants. I'm a lifer. The reason for sharing my history is that if you are interested in the food business (brick & mortar, truck, trailer, concessions), as an owner/operator, you'll need some experience or aptitude in just about everything I listed. This business is brutal, overwhelming , leads to addiction, relationship buster, multiple baby mama's and generally owing a shitload of money to a shitload of people. But hey, I still love it! I'm in Washington state (Olympic peninsula) where the cost of starting and doing business isn't for the faint of heart . That being said, take out, to-go, fast food is the new covid reality for the intermediate future (Washington just banned indoor dining again)! Be scared but good luck!
Where on the peninsula are you located ? Port Angeles I’m assuming? What are some of your restaurants you’ve done out there?
You can tell by his eyes that he’s a hard-worker. I wish the best for him.
He truly is!
I am doing research on opening a food truck and I absolutely love this video! Thank you so much for this and your time! 🙏🏼💯
Make that money!
Me too wish you best luck comrade
Glad to hear that! We also have 2 other food truck business interviews on our channel if you want to check it out.
Any update?
a very educational video for someone who"s thinking of starting a food truck business
Wow! Thank you so much for this interview. I'm thinking of starting a food truck and I appreciate the honesty and deal breakers. Took a lot of notes. Thanks man and all the best in your business!
Thanks for watching Natasha!
So inspiring thank you for the motivation, right now I'm working as a UPS driver and I'm saving up for something, not sure what business I want but this is something I'm interested in.. i don't want to work for someone
So cool to hear that! Good luck to you and your future business venture :)
January will mark 10 years driving for ups it’s great money. But the wear and tear on your body just doesn’t make it worth it 1200 to 1400 week. Where as I have the chance to make that in one day. Saved up purchased a brand new trailer in July. Should have everything I need to start next week. DO IT! Best of luck to you brother!
@@handymanhart4121been a couple years since this comment, how’s the food trailer/truck going?
Awesome info for people getting into the biz. I'm local and in the scene and you nailedots of key points. I hope your success continues 🙏
Thank you Christopher!
I took a lot of notes from these videos. Thank you so much for all the great information!
Great video! I’ve been thinking about starting my own fish taco food truck here in Arizona. This definitely comes is handy for general knowledge and as motivation with excellent insights, thanks.
Great video and all the information also Thank you so much for your service sir. I have to say though one of the biggest reasons for his popularity is his military career. So he got a huge boost from that and congratulations. I really think he needs to get with other veterans and make "Vet Chef" a brand that can boost more veterans who want to open a food truck. Maybe friends of Vet Chef or something. Then people can patronize more trucks to support our Veterans.
I've watched this video several times. There is a lot of good info being said but also things that don't add up either. he obviously works more than the 2 days a week that he first mentioned because he follows it up by saying the middle of the week tue-wed-thur. with Tuesday being a double shift so really that's 2 days in 1. He said he would like to have 1000-1200 in sales per service. $417k divided by 1000 is 417 outings. 417 outings divided by 52 weeks means 8 services per week. so lets say he does 4 services mid week and he does festivals on the weekends. it's still possible to gross $417K... I know people that sell 5-20K of food at a festival. but festivals can cost as little as $100 upwards of several 1000 for a spot for the weekend. or better yet a % of sales. So the thing to remember it's not the gross sales that matter but your net profit at the end of the day that you need to focus on. 35% food cost, insurance, workers, commissary ect ect. eats up a lot of profit. I still bet he nets 30-35% and in my area i could live well on that. a high cost metro area like he lives in it's ok money.... just lots of things to consider here kids. and the fall is the best time to pick up used trailers and trucks because its the end of the festival season and those that didnt strike it rich are cutting their losses and moving on.
I’m also a veteran and when says 2 a days that’s a reference to us training twice a day. Just like football players having practice twice a day. So he’s serving/selling at lunch time and then serving/selling at dinner time. As for the 1000-1200 sales, I believe he’s referring to 1000-1200 percent not $1000-$1200
Meant to say 1000-1200 people
2 a days is a reference for training in the military. We operate split shifts (2 - 4 hour service shifts) 2-3 days per week and single shifts 1-2 days per week. We do not and encourage people to not participate in events or festivals that take more than 10% of your sales. You need to be smart about where your money goes out compared to what is coming in. Private events are a large revenue stream outside of lunches and events/festivals.
This guy is legit. Humble! I want a burrito.
That's very nice of you Matt. This is a great business. 😀Have you checked out our latest video in the food truck industry?
Was in 1/5 Marines with Gourlie. Quality dude!
Thank you for the insight into this great food business! Cheers, Peter
Thanks for watching!
These videos are amazing! A lot of valuable info! I want to open or have a food truck but with ice cream lol and a lot of questions I think about where answered 🤜🏼🤛🏼🙏🏼✌🏼
Glad it was helpful! And maybe in the near future, we'll feature an ice cream truck business ;) Good luck to you with your possible business venture!
Good luck dear
I'm new on this channel, I think your videos are going to help me a lot, thank you mi amigo👍👍
Welcome! We hope the help you out 🙏
I've been wanting to do this for years now. You make it seem possible. The only thing holding me back is my lack of cash flow. Also, I want to learn quickbooks or at least about my own p & l. BTW, thanks for your service❤
The fact that you’re thinking ahead about cash flow and learning QuickBooks shows you’re already on the right path. There are definitely ways to get started even with limited funds, like looking into small business loans, partnerships, or creative financing. 🙏
Amazing video thank you for posting this
Our pleasure!
I like this, really helpful, nice to see normal people making it. Wish we could see someone that did not make it, might be equally helpful.
The only problem I have with this video is the same set of images being shown for the food being tossed and the burrito being wrapped. Otherwise, great view!
Going on two years now since I started my hot dog cart, would love to have you come visit and do a video sometime and share my story with everyone!
So many questions
Aww I didn't even know about distributors and suppliers until this week 😧 I don't even know where to start first
Do I do a Buissness plan without knowing where I can get my supplies etc
Cassandra, I’m at this point now. In order to write an accurate business plan you will need to know approximately how much money you will be investing in each area so it’s important to find out those numbers. My plan is to write out a list of everything I will need and just start plugging away by finding a price and vendor for each item.
webstaurant or katom restuarant supply for equipment. food service such as GFS, Sysco, PFG, Ben E Keith, when your out and about see who's delivering food to the local restaurants. look at the condiments on the tables. most places use house brands from their suppliers. Restaurant depot. cash and carry. ect ect.
Girl just thinking about starting is overwhelming. Smh...
the walking is funny af lolol
Great video… great conversation… great info!
Very informative. Thank you.
This is so helpful, thanks so much!!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm curious where they get their food and how do they have enough food in the trailer to feed all those people.
Great information. I have a restaurant and want to expand to other locations through food trailers
yeah this episdoe is really amazing!
Thank you!
@@UpFlip no worries!
thank you for your service
Thank you for taking the time to watch! ☺️
5:24 put that phone away, that's rude. Thank you for the great content!
No phones during interviews please. Unless of course its our host reading the blitz questions :0
Can you explain the Commissary kitchen? What type of food is has to be prepared in one and what can be prepared on the truck/trailer? Also what size trailer does the vet chef have?
You would have to reach out to the Vet Chef for these answers Jeff. We do have a podcast interview with the Vet Chef coming out soon so stay on the lookout for that. Thanks for supporting the channel and sharing Jeff, we appreciate you.
Thank you so much for the information.
Our pleasure Famy. Glad it was useful to you. Have you checked out our latest food truck video?
best video on this topic.
Thank you! We really appreciate the kind words.
Quality quality quality!
Thank you!
Great job man.
Thank you for the feedback Chon.😀 We love doing videos in this industry. Should we do more?
@@UpFlip sure man. I would like to see more details about the actual trailer features. I’m currently building my first food trailer.
His military experience has seemed to also have helped him in promotion and advertising big time.
It might help initially or pull in a few folks, but food is either great or subpar and ppl will talk. I’d say biggest reason for his success is great food and dependability. I’m a Marine Corps Veteran and have known several fellow Veterans that opened businesses, used same Veteran-owned promotion, and flopped miserably. Don’t take away from this guys obvious drive and work ethic. Veteran status is short mileage.
As an interviewer dude you gotta let people finish their thoughts without trying to add to it halfway through
Hello, I love your show. I've just bought myself a food trailer. I'm still working on to get my food permit. I have problems with finding a spot to set up my trailer. No one would let me do a food truck on their lot. Please I need help
Hi Tang, thank you for the love and support. Check out our blog post for more info: www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-start-a-food-truck-business
I am also a Vet, US Coast Guard...I did tactical law enforcement and drug interdiction in the carribean. I am looking to start my own BBQ Food Trailer as well. All of my recipes are original and I have my menu streamed lined down for simplicity and speed. I want to know did you take out loans? Also where are the best places to look to start selling? I live in South Carolina so we do have Boeing but thats 4 hours away from me. We do have big plants here like BMW, GE, Michellin and a few other but I heard you build your reputation to get that Boeing spot.......So help me understand how to get to that point. Thank you in advance.
He said he bought the truck and equipment new, I'm wondering who he purchased those from? I'm in California, so I need to make sure it meets the Health Department standards in Los Angeles County area.
He said to definitely start by going to your health department...they should be able to guide you on what you need to do to fill the requirements...
You don’t need new equipment. Start small see if your idea works then look to upgrade
Dude dont get into the restaurant biz. You have a good thing goin, dont risk it
Thank you for sharing your thought! Have you been in the restaurant biz yourself? We get that it's a whole lot different world than food trucks.
@UpFlip yes, I am. For almost 20 years now. He points out how being mobile is one of the biggest benefits. He also talks aboit how his brick and mortar will be small, a couple tables that you have to bus yourself, and "grab and go" so basically he wants another food truck just without wheels? I think he should just expand his fleet
I'm curious, if you think it's possible to have a food truck that travels to different states?
That'd be interesting!
I STRUGGLE with the name VETERAN , its like LOOK AT ME I served in the Military , Sorry Millions serve in the Military but somehow ya want to give off the perception of WHAT exactly
Thank you
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how to you figure in what is too much for the fee to be at a spot?
Came here for part 2 but host still talking over him, he is so anxious n jumpy 😟
Ash we getting better every day, I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
Do a second food truck. A brick and mortar restaurant is not a good idea!
3 of my concerns is how I day dealing with the virus situation due to the Coronavirus how is that affecting them and what are they doing about it to keep the business going secondly where do they buy all their food at thirdly do they store their food in the refrigerator in the trailer into the food truck 4 where did they dump their water waste at 5 how do they contact people to get out there and Market their food truck
Thanks for the suggestions, we'll keep these in mind for any future videos!
I'm sure sales are down bc corona...but food trucks in Texas in my area are staying busy on the weekends. Lots of people all day on weekends
Sales are actually up from our pre-Covid numbers. We have a lot of community members supporting local businesses as a result of wanting to see small businesses succeed.
We have changed our business structure from corporate to neighborhoods. While we do still serve at corporate locations we do watch the number of people on site to make sure it is worth while. We have put a hold on corporate centers where populations have not returned to at least 50%.
We buy our inventory from restaurant suppliers
We store our items in the refrigerator on the truck. We do also have a commissary kitchen.
We dump water at a RV park that we have an agreement with. We have commercial waste for garbage and recycling.
We market by word of mouth and a little social media. When initially starting most of our marketing was cold calling local businesses and third party organizations.
Do you know of some organization that will help people with disabilities buy a business such as a food truck business to help them get started and growing in the Food truck business
I would love to open a food truck if I were younger and had a good back ...I love feeding people. I’m one of those people that post my dinners on FB 🤣🤣 I’ve had a few friends tell me I should open a food truck. If I didn’t have a bad back I would seriously think about it.
You should do it!
Been sitting on this idea for sometime now and ready to move forward. What’s the best advice when searching for a company who builds food trailers? Thank you
We have a blog where we dive deeper into how to start businesses, I would recommend you check out the food truck post: www.upflip.com/blog/how-to-start-a-food-truck-business
Hard work but can bring in a ton of cash!!
It sure can!
Real Philadelphians know cheesesteaks don’t have bell peppers. It’s provolone, fried onions, ketchup, and maybe mayo
Great work, too many ads tho
Did he get any tax benefits or loan benefits for being a veteran?
Louis DiMambro we do get breaks for hiring veterans but loans are dependent on institutions
I'm about to retire from law enforcement. My wife and I don't wanna sit around..so...a food truck was considered.
You should do it!
@@UpFlip I like your vid. Where can I start looking for a new or used truck. Ebay makes me nervous.
Please think long and hard first tho. I have seen a few people who have never worked in the food industry, open something up and lose their savings. It’s a lot of hard work, and I’m under selling it. Not saying that it can’t be done, but like I said it’s one of those things that not only do you have to love the craft, but the grind as well.
@@lennyvilla this is real talk 👆. Been doing this for over 5 years and hard work is an understatement. It’s literally a 24/7 grind. If you don’t mind busting it sometimes 15 hours a day go for it. One tip you don’t need a new truck and new equipment. Work at a restaurant for 6 months and see if it’s for you then add an additional 30° of heat. It’s usually 115° when everything is running
Did he use the Patriot Express through SBA to get funded? If so, how hard was it to complete it?
Hi Wendell, we chose not to go with the SBA as it did not fit our needs best. That being said, it can definitely provide a lot of opportunities for someone starting out.
Call me a skeptic, but, with years of food industry experience I can confidently say that they are not taking a $417k per year turnover. Not with the food he is selling, staffing that he claims to have and locations. Sorry, but I call BS.
Exactly. No way that kind of profit unless you getting major major sales, like a state fair type deal each month.
I wonder if he makes such good money is because he has been requested to go to a well paying company. Where an avg $18 per meal doesn't seem so expensive to them. I think a burrito should be like $8. But his burritos were faaaaaat. And 200 employees for lunch 2 or 3x a day.. . Oh yeah $$$$$. Not your typical sales for an average food truck on a street corner
So Is the revenue less for other food trucks?
He said for a double order runs around $18, not an order for 1 person. That’s two meals.
We only do corporate lunches but we serve 3-500 meals. I’m in the space coast in FL so I have contracts with Boeing NASA etc... you couldn’t pay me to sit on the road hoping ppl show up. If they have under 300 employees we won’t even go
@@Jeramithehuman are you in cocoa beach??
@@donnahague8983 yup
I will give you some info if you want more people to see your vids.... You need LESS ADS... My internet is already slow and when you have like 4 to 5 ads in a 15 min. Video then it really drags on. I’m only going to watch 1 more video and that will be it. Let me what you think? Do you want people to see your videos or do you want to sell ADS?
Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately we dont manage nor control our ads, RUclips does it all.
Bro its a business do you want to pay them
Great!
We're glad you think so Vitor. Thank you!😀Are you new to the channel?
@@UpFlip yeap, new here!
You talked to me in this video. I watched many similar videos before this one and, by far, this was the best. It was inspiring.
Thanks a lot.
Is part 1 the same as part 2 or am I tripping?
Good video but you should work on your interviewing skills, like not fiddling with and checking your phone.
Thank you! We'll make sure to fix that issue.
That's easily achievable selling 170 tacos per day at 8 dollars each.
Every food truck business will have different routes to meeting their financial goals.
How diff would it be to try an strt a cooking business from home
It is very different and depending on what you want to serve, it may or may not be allowed by your health department. A Cottage License is usually what they are referred to. Best bet would be to reach out to your health department and ask them
@@kyleamandagourlie5957 what this guy said 👆
Anybody doing in Alberta?
He's food look good but why I don't find any videos of him with many customers waiting on front of he's truck ? I always find only few people. And he said that he serve 100 - 120 meals per hour
Yes, the food just looks amazing! They serve over 100 people during lunch and dinner hours at the Boeing location, perhaps the videos you're watching are outdated or filmed at their slow hours.
You aren't worried about recording when you're raking in money 🤑
We are not allowed to take pictures while on corporate property for security purposes. Our social media has photos of the truck with lines from festivals and other events we have done!
$18 for a burrito? Is that right? I was thinking of starting at $4 per person.
I think he meant $18 for a total order, not each burrito.
That’s the amount the average order would be... which makes sense because 9/10 time when you eating out you’re also getting a beverage or something on the side.
@@pensbyjon he said 15 for the burritos and then if you add extra, maybe a drink, then it's increases the avg ticket(order) amount.
Our meals range is price from $9-12.50 including tax. Drinks and single items are less
He said that is the norm for a double order ...I think he said the burrito was $12.50
What size trailer is this
Food trucks are typically about 16-20 feet longDon Papi. Would you ever get into a business such as this?
@@UpFlip I’m looking to pick up a food truck next Wednesday
what was in the yellow sauce again??
Habaneros and a sour cream alternative. I can guarantee that it’s doctored up but of course he’s not going to expose his best selling sauce.
Military discipline: heard from Shark Tank's Herjavic most multimillionaire investors have Military background
What an interesting fact, thanks for sharing!
Those are one expensive burrito
He mentioned that he does it bc he cares about the quality of ingredients.
1:18 hahahahah Try going to a Foreign country (Middle East) and have a Beer on the Pier day ahahahahahahaha
What do you mean?
@@UpFlip well, have a beer on the pier day, in lets say Jordan... and you'll know... hahahahahaha you would be surprised on how many people would stand in line for Hours and for high prices and shitty food hahahahahaha
Running a food truck and a restaurant are 2 COMPLETE different things......big mistake for this guy at this time.
Did i understand it right that he only works 2-3 days a week?
With a 33% food cost and that's not all the other expenses!!
At the time of this video due to Covid we were only operating 3 days a week. We have since returned to our normal operations.
@@kyleamandagourlie5957 I have a question. Did you both get the food trailer without anyone ever trying you alls food, or did you all sale burritos out of your home first?
Brittanie D. We opened without serving anything prior
@@kyleamandagourlie5957 Wow! That is interesting.
Dude…. This guy needs to stick with food trucks… forget restaurants. He has one thing that works. And you’d think restaurants and food trucks are the same, but it’s a completely different model. Restaurant does not equal more success
Hey Roman. Thanks for watching! Are you a restaurant owner as well?
its a bummer when the interviewer doesnt know how to handle people and they just talk over them
I believe the “syndrome “ he’s referring to is the “itis”
Could be the "itis".
The end game, getting into a brick and mortar. Totally different game.
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Nice marketing strategy for boeing always a step ahead helping a veteran chef hmmm.... totatlly not trying to make there image look good....
Hehe who is looking for a partner :-) We are doing professional Döner Kebab (German Styl) cheers
Sounds exciting! Best of luck to you :)
@@UpFlip Hey thank you sir! One question is there a website where I could find an American to partner up? We own several German Kebab shops here in Europe we are experienced in our field and I am looking for a partnership maybe you could recommend me a way to advertise somehow? Thx
@@bene88597 Try different Facebook groups, doing online research, go to summits etc. At the end of the day, its all about connections.
@@UpFlip ok bro thank you wish you good luck in your journey!
The host won’t let the guy get two words in he’s talking over him really annoying let the man show what he knows
Why are they wearing mask.
Too much cross talking. In both episodes.
Lies
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