Food Truck Daily Net Profit Per Cover
| Ingredient | Qty / portion | Unit | Price / unit (€) | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cost Per Cover | pcs | — | ||
| Fuel + Generator Per Cover | pcs | — | ||
| Pitch Fee Per Cover | pcs | — | ||
| Staff + Insurance Per Cover | pcs | — |
Cost per Portion
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Total Batch Cost
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Professional Tips for Accurate Costing
- Target net profit: 15–22% of daily revenue after all costs.
- Pitch fee + fuel + parking is often 8–15% of revenue — calculate before you go.
- A food truck needs 80–140 covers per day to break even at most pitches.
- Track per-pitch profit weekly — drop the bottom 20% of locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Well-run food trucks achieve 15–25% net profit on revenue. Top trucks earn €120,000–250,000 annual net profit. Average trucks: €40,000–80,000.
Typically 80–140 covers per day at €11–14 average ticket. Below 70 covers a day, most trucks lose money after fuel and pitch fees.
Fuel (driving + generator), parking, pitch fees, food licence renewal, vehicle MOT, insurance, depreciation (€8,000–15,000/year), card reader fees, social media marketing.