How Much Money Can a Food Truck Make in One Day?

Estimate your daily revenue based on location, menu, operating hours, and customer volume. Compare your estimates to industry averages.

Location & Timing

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Location Type

High foot traffic, consistent customers

Day of Week

Operating Hours

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Total Operating Hours

8 hrs

Lunch Hours (11am-2pm)

3 hrs

Dinner Hours (5pm-8pm)

3 hrs

Calculation Method

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Menu Items & Expected Sales

Daily Revenue Estimate

$1,228

Estimated revenue for one day

Lunch

$491

Dinner

$614

Other

$123

Monthly & Annual Projections

Based on 22 operating days per month, 260 days per year

Monthly Revenue$27,016

Annual Revenue$319,280

Industry Comparison

How your estimate compares to industry averages

Your Daily Estimate$1,228

Industry Average$950

Difference+29.3%

Above Average

Your estimate is 29.3% higher than the industry average of $950/day.

Tips to Increase Daily Revenue

•Peak Hours: 63.6% of food trucks report peak business during 5-8 PM. Maximize your presence during these hours.
•Lunch Rush: 40% of daily revenue typically comes from lunch hours. Ensure you're positioned in high-traffic areas during 11am-2pm.
•Location Matters: Downtown and event locations typically see 20-50% higher revenue than residential areas.
•Menu Optimization: Focus on high-margin items. Popular items like fries (21%), burgers (19%), and BBQ (15%) drive volume.
•Weekend Premium: Weekend events and festivals can generate 2x the revenue of weekday operations.