Permits, licenses, health codes, commissary requirements, and city-specific tips — a complete guide for every US state.
Select Your State
What Each Guide Covers
The specific agency, form, and fee for your state's mobile food unit license.
Local requirements on top of the state license — varies significantly by metro area.
Whether your state requires a licensed commissary and how to find one.
State-specific food safety certification requirements for you and your staff.
What inspectors look for and how to pass your initial mobile unit inspection.
The highest-opportunity markets in each state, based on food truck culture and demand.
Once You're Licensed
A permit gets you legal. A loyal customer list gets you profitable. VendorLoop lets you collect customer phone numbers at your window and text your entire list your location each week.
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