Find out how to operate a food truck safely and legally, and become a part of the hottest dining trend around.
The course includes business essentials, such a creating a business plan, securing a loan, budgeting and costing, as well as instruction on licenses and permits, health and safety concerns, taxes and more.
At the end of the course, you will take the ServSafe® Manager certification exam, which is mandatory for food truck operators.
Food Truck Business Courses
How to Start a Food Truck Business
- Course ID: SEF-3001B3
- Overview
- Course Outline
- Requirements
- Intended Audience
- More Details
Course Objectives
Learn the requirements for starting a food truck business, including federal, state and local regulations and needed zoning, licenses and permits
Learn the major components needed to construct a business plan
Food truck owners are required to have a certification in ServSafe, and at the end of this course, all students are required to take and pass the ServSafe exam.
Outline of Instruction
Wake County Environmental Services
Speaking the Same Language
Role of Wake County Environmental Services
N.C. Rules and N.C. Food Code
Ten Most Common Mistakes
Commissary Requirements
Basic Construction
Water and Sewer Tanks
Why an LP Gas Inspection?
Where Can I Operate? (local and statewide)
Wake County Food Truck Application Process
Tour a Food Truck and Q&A with Owners
Tips for Menu Design
The Yellow Submarine (individual exercise/class discussion)
Required Food Truck Equipment
Equipment Installation
New Build Versus Used
Water Heaters and Generators
Supplemental Cook Rooms
Wake County Food Truck Application Process
Design a Food Truck and Menu (group activity and class presentation)
Q&A
Zoning & City Requirements
Introduction to City of Raleigh Guidelines (operating a food truck on private property and the public right of way)
Whom to Contact Within the Municipality
What Permits, Agreements or Licenses May Be Required
How to Determine if a Property is Eligible to Allow the Operation of a Food Truck
Understanding How Specific Zoning Could Impact Operations
Understanding the Difference Between Sole Proprietorships, Corporations, LLCs and General Partnerships.
Understanding the Purpose, Need and Process to Secure N.C. Sales and Use Certificate
Understanding Insurance Requirements and Additional Insured Endorsements
Preparing a Successful Submittal Package and Sketch Plan for Where You Plan to Operate
Business Plan, Loans, Marketing, etc.
Ways to Start Your Business
Pros & Cons of Starting Your Own Business
Pros & Cons of Franchising
Developing a Business Plan
Capitalizing/Financing
Types of Legal Entities
Business Insurance
Business Licenses & Permits
Accounting Basics
Business Marketing & Advertising
ServSafe Certification
Providing Safe Food
Forms of Contamination
The Safe Food Handler
The Flow of Food: Purchasing, Receiving, Storage
The Flow of Food: Preparation
The Flow of Food: Holding, Serving
Food Safety Management
Safe Facilities
Pest Management
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Final Exam
Contact Hours
33
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
ServSafe Certification
Website
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
Students will be certified in proper food handling techniques as required by the Health Department.
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
Books will be provided to the students for use only.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Successful completion of ServSafe Certification Exam by obtaining 75% or higher grade, as per the National Restaurant Association
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Food truck owners and operators, restaurants, small businesses, chefs
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Food Truck Entrepreneur's and Cooks, Chefs etc.
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Food Truck Industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the country right now . Wake County is considered the top 3 Foodie Town with the top food trucks in the country.
According to IBISWorld industry research, food trucks generate $857 million in annual revenue and employ nearly 15,000 people. The industry has grown by around 10 percent annually over the last five years and is expected to generate $2.7 billion by 2017.Overall employment of cooks is projected to grow 4 percent from 2014 to 2026.
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336714 | 03/16/27 - 04/22/27 | Public Safety Education Campus | $322.00 | 12 | Register |
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Starting Small with AI: Everyday Strategies for Food Business Owners
- Course ID: SEF-3001RK2
- Overview
- Course Outline
- Requirements
- Intended Audience
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Course Objectives
Define AI, explain how it works and identify its limitations
Apply general prompting best practices to innovate and problem-solve with AI in a food business context
Identify AI strategies to support staffing, costing, inventory management, menu engineering and marketing
Outline of Instruction
Teacher Intro
What is AI? (Terminology, common AI-powered applications, overview of how AI works, risks and limitations of AI)
Prompting AI for Problem-Solving and Innovation (Reducing food cost percent, promoting a new menu item)
Low-Cost, Low-Risk AI Strategies (AI-generated staffing/scheduling, AI-powered menu analysis [Star, Plow Horse, Puzzle, Dog Framework], AI-Assisted marketing content creation, AI-facilitated inventory management)
Emphasis is placed on what can be accomplished with a free account in applications like ChatGPT, Copilot or Canva.
Contact Hours
4
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
N/A
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Computer lab required
Requirements for Successful Completion
100% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Small, independent restaurants, caterers, food truck owners, cafes, food and beverage outlets
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Food service manager AI trainer
Inventory specialist
Social media marketing staff
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