How much is a food truck?
Food truck cost. The cost of the food truck depends on whether you’re using a new or used step van, size, and equipment. Here are real numbers from Concession Nation, a food truck and trailer builder with 4,500+ builds since 2006.
Food Truck Conversion Prices (step van not included)
- 14ft starting at $47,000
- 16ft starting at $56,900
- 18ft starting at $75,000
- 20ft starting at $80,000
- 22ft starting at $85,000
- 24ft starting at $90,000
Concession Trailer Prices
- 8×8 Starting at $32,200
- 8×12 Starting at $37,900
- 8×16 Starting at $44,700
- 8×20 Starting at $53,600
- 8×24 Starting at $67,000
- 8×28 Starting at $79,900
- 8×32 Starting at $89,900
Many times people refer to a concession trailer as a food truck. This is incorrect because you cannot drive a concession trailer by itself, it is bumper pulled by a pick up truck, and does not have an odometer reading.
What’s included in every build
NSF-approved equipment and fixtures, Stainless steel name-brand appliances, PEX piping plumbing, DOT-compliant, LP certified by a state-licensed 3rd-party company, 100% health inspection approval rate, VIN sticker (On all trailers and certificate of origin so you can register the trailer), and manufacturer certification label.
Build Time
Standard builds: 6-8 weeks completion date from deposit, depending on production schedule and equipment availability.
Financing Options:
Available through our third party lending partners for qualified buyers.
Additional costs to budget for:
- Business licenses and health permits – varies by city and state
- Commercial kitchen insurance – typically $1500 to $3000 per year
- Commissary kitchen fees if required in your area
- Branding and graphics – Concession Nation has an in house graphics department
- Generator or battery system if not included in your package
