{"id":7862,"date":"2018-06-07T15:12:46","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T15:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/posbistro.com\/blog\/?p=7862"},"modified":"2018-06-12T08:24:39","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T08:24:39","slug":"food-truck-start-design-8-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/posbistro.com\/blog\/food-truck-start-design-8-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start A Food Truck Business: Food Truck Design (+8 Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"

To have a successful food truck business, you need to efficiently systemize a variety of processes, <\/span>know your numbers<\/span><\/a>, and have a great team. But even if you have all that down, there\u2019s one thing that can make or break you on the streets: food truck design. Let\u2019s explore your design options, analyze the costs and benefits, and see some real-life examples that are killing it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinyl Wrapping: The Professional Option<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Wrapping your food truck in professionally printed vinyl is the most stunning and crisp looking option. These wraps tend to be eye-catching and captivating, thanks to the ability to use bright colors and complex designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The vinyl is also laminated, which protects the coloring from weathering and washing out from UV-rays. Generally, you can expect your vinyl to last between three and five years.<\/span><\/p>\n

This option, however, can end up being pretty expensive. Most vinyl wrapping companies charge between <\/span>$2,500 and $5,000<\/span><\/a> for this service, but many of them include the design and installation services as a part of this fee. But when you consider the vibrancy of the colors and lifespan, if you can afford to spend the money, do it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saving Money On Wrap Design<\/strong><\/h5>\n

If you\u2019re looking to save money but still have vinyl wrapping, you may be able to negotiate a lower price by having the design created by a third party, rather than the vinyl wrapping company. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you decide to go this route, we suggest using 99Designs, a design contest site, to have your wrapping professionally designed for somewhere between $300 and $800. They even have a pre-vetted section devoted entirely to <\/span>car and truck wraps<\/span><\/a>, which ensures you\u2019re not hiring a designer who\u2019s never done this before.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also possible to only use a partial wrap that covers the bottom half of your truck, for example. Then you can use paint to finish off the upper half.<\/span><\/p>\n

We <\/span>never<\/span><\/i> suggest trying to install the wrap yourself. Sure, it may save you money, but you\u2019re bound to make mistakes that\u2019ll result in weird bubbles, wrinkles, or poorly cut areas. Always let the pro do this part.<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Wrap Your Food Truck In Vinyl<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Vinyl wrapping occurs in three main steps, all of which can take a total of one to four weeks, depending on the availability of the wrapping company you\u2019re working with.<\/span><\/p>\n