Estimate your food truck's daily, monthly, and annual revenue. Adjust the sliders to match your operation.
Daily revenue
$1,400
Daily gross profit
$588
Weekly revenue
$5,600
Monthly revenue
$24,248
Monthly net profit
$7,184
Annual net profit
$86,210
Monthly fixed costs include truck payment, insurance, fuel, commissary, and permits. Labor and food costs are calculated as % of revenue.
The average food truck generates between $250,000 and $500,000 in annual revenue, with net profit margins typically ranging from 10–20%. That means most food truck owners take home $50,000–$100,000 per year after expenses.
Revenue depends heavily on location type. A lunch spot in a business district might average $800–$1,500/day, while a brewery night or festival can bring in $2,000–$5,000. Catering and private events are often the highest-margin revenue stream.
The biggest lever for increasing revenue isn't finding more new customers — it's getting your existing customers to come back more often. Food trucks with a loyal text list consistently outperform those relying on foot traffic alone.
Food costs
28–35% of revenue
Labor
25–30% of revenue
Truck payment
$500–2,000/mo
Insurance
$200–400/mo
Fuel & propane
$300–800/mo
Commissary
$500–1,500/mo
Permits & licenses
$500–2,000/yr
Maintenance
$200–500/mo
VendorLoop helps food trucks build a text list and announce their location.
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