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State of the Industry: Food Trucks in the U.S. (8th Edition)

  • Report

  • 20 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: United States
  • Sundale Research
  • ID: 5450148

The 8th edition of this Food Trucks industry report contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts to help plan, and objective analysis. The annual report features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2012-2029 period.

It is an essential resource for the Food Trucks industry covering the most important topics, including detailed data on:

  • food truck sales
  • state trends
  • food and beverage shares
  • the number of food trucks by location
  • average sales per food truck
  • pricing trends
  • customer demographics
  • and startup and other expenses.

Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes key developments shaping the industry, such as:

  • the rising popularity of vegan and plant-based foods
  • health and dieting trends
  • sustainability and environmental issues
  • the local and artisan food movement
  • competition from brick-and-mortar restaurants
  • the use of social media
  • and the impacts of tariffs and rising costs.

Table of Contents

Written Analysis

  • Drivers of Industry Growth
  • Obstacles to a Successful Food Truck
  • Economy’s Impact on Food Truck Sales
  • Overall Food Truck Sales Trends
  • Food Truck Sales by State
  • Number and Location of Food Trucks
  • Average Sales Per Food Truck
  • Startup Costs and Expenses for Food Trucks
  • Consumer Price Trends for Food Truck Products
  • Demographic Profile of Food Truck Customers
  • Social Media is a Vital Marketing Tool for Food Trucks
  • Greener Practices Can Increase Profits and Help Boost Demand
  • Sources and Methodology

Statistical Tables

  • Food Truck Sales in the U.S., 2012-2029
  • Food Truck Sales in the U.S., by Type of Food, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2029
  • Food Truck Sales in the U.S., by State, 2024
  • Number of Food Trucks in the U.S., 2012-2029
  • Number of Food Trucks in the U.S., by State, 2024
  • Most Popular Food Truck Locations in the U.S., 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2029
  • Average Sales Per Food Truck in the U.S., 2012-2029
  • Average Sales Per Food Truck in the U.S., by State, 2024
  • Average Startup Costs for Food Trucks in the U.S., 2024 and 2029
  • Distribution of Reoccurring Expenses for Food Trucks in the U.S., 2024 and 2029
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Foods and Beverages Served by Food Trucks, 2012-2029
  • U.S. Consumer Price Trends for Limited Service Meals and Snacks, 2012-2029
  • Distribution of Food Truck Customers in the U.S, by Age Group, 2024 and 2029

Graphs

  • Food Truck Sales in the U.S., 2019-2029
  • Number of Food Trucks in the U.S., 2019-2029
  • Average Sales Per Food Truck in the U.S., 2019-2029