The Food Truck Group

04/24/2025

🚨 FREE 8-Week Food Business Program in Los Angeles — Starts April 24th!
Whether you’re starting a restaurant, food truck, catering company, MEHKO, home-based food biz, or street vending business, this training series is for YOU. 💼🔥

Offered by VSEDC (Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation ) in partnership with The Food Truck Group, Food Service University (FSU) is a free 8-week course designed to help aspiring food entrepreneurs in Los Angeles get legal, permitted, profitable, and prepared for growth.

Led by Kimberly Tapia, Co-Founder of The Food Truck Group, and supported by Ashneel Chand, Business Development Advisor at VSEDC — with a huge thank you to Jess Aquino ( and Brandon Green ( ) from VSEDC for their support in making this series happen — this program covers:

✅ Business planning
✅ Permits & health department compliance
✅ Menu development & costing
✅ Branding, social media & marketing
✅ Sales, funding & more

📍 Attend In-Person or via Zoom
🗓 Every Thursday | April 24–June 12 | 6–8 PM
📲 Text (818) 408-4545 for the registration link or register now at the link in bio on VSEDC’s website.

🎥 Miss a class? Recordings are available, so you can jump in anytime!

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03/06/2025

🚛 Food Trucks at The Forum! 🎶🍔

We brought the food trucks to ’s album release party at The Forum, serving up some of LA’s best street food to over 10,000 fans! 🔥

Huge shoutout to for making this event happen—they’re seriously the best to work with. And of course, a big thank you to all the amazing food truck vendors who kept the crowd fed all night! 🙌

🍕🌮🍔 Food trucks that pulled up:




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📍 Need food trucks for your next event? We handle event food truck coordination, festival catering, and large-scale vendor management. Whether it’s a concert, corporate event, or brand activation, we make sure the right trucks show up and everything runs smoothly.

📩 DM us to book!

02/28/2025

🚨 Business Achievement Alert! 🚨

Congratulations to Francisca for earning her Food Manager Certificate! 🎉 She completed our Food Manager class and passed her exam with flying colors. We’re so proud to support entrepreneurs like her on their journey to success.

Since 2015, our very own Kimberly Tapia has been teaching and proctoring Food Manager courses & exams, helping food truck operators, sidewalk vendors, MEHKO participants, and small business owners get certified and stay compliant with LA County Health Department regulations.

📝 Need your Food Manager Certification? We offer both online and in-person classes and exams, making it easier than ever to get certified. Text us at 📲 818-408-4545, and we’ll keep you updated on our upcoming courses!

👉 We specialize in helping sidewalk vendors, food truck operators, and mobile food businesses go legal, get health permits, and thrive.

02/28/2025

📢 Honored to be featured in the LA Times.

The Los Angeles Times recently highlighted the challenges street vendors are facing right now. It’s something we see every day—people working hard to build their businesses, navigating endless rules and regulations, and still feeling like they’re not safe.

🗣️ When the LA Times reached out to Kimberly Tapia and Maria Ponce of TheFood Truck Group for our insight on street vending, we had an honest conversation about what vendors are going through and how getting permitted isn’t just about legality—it’s about security.

📸 The photographer even visited our shop to see our permitted sidewalk vending carts, food trucks, and trailers in action. It was important to us to show how being compliant can make a real difference for vendors’ safety and peace of mind.

✨ For over 15 years, we’ve been working with vendors to help them get fully legal, permitted, and set up for success—because no one should have to figure this out alone.

❤️ This isn’t just about food carts or food trucks. It’s about people. Their stories, their struggles, and their determination to create something of their own. We’re proud to stand with them.

📖 Read the full article in the link in our bio

💬 If you’re a vendor or know someone who is, let’s talk. Your voice matters.

01/22/2025

🚨 Workshop Today: Los Angeles Street Vendor Start Up - Food and Merchandise 🚨

Are you ready to start your street vending business in Los Angeles? 🌮🛍️ Join me tonight for a FREE workshop where I’ll guide you through everything you need to know to get started.

📌 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to start with the lowest cost of entry into the food and merchandise industry
✅ The Los Angeles licensing process, including health department requirements
✅ Which state and city permits you’ll need
✅ Where you’re allowed to set up your stands

📅 When: Tonight, January 22
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Online

Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your business dreams into reality! Click here to register:

Learn how to start the lowest cost of entry in the food and merchandise industry. We will take you through the Los Angeles licensing process for the health department, which state and city permits you need, and where you are allowed to set up your stands.

01/16/2025

🚚 Thinking About Starting a Food Truck Business? 🌮

Join me for a FREE webinar this Friday, January 17, where you’ll learn everything you need to know to get your food truck business rolling!

💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The differences between purchasing or leasing a truck
✅ How commissaries work and why they’re important
✅ Navigating health permits and compliance
✅ What to expect in terms of financial and time investment

📅 When: Friday, January 17
🕔 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Online

This webinar is perfect for anyone ready to dive into the nuts and bolts of starting a food truck business. Don’t miss out—register for FREE here: https://www.new-wbc.org/event/how-to-start-a-successful-food-truck-business-9/

Let’s turn your food truck dream into reality in 2025! 🌟

In this webinar, you will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting a food truck business. Topics will be the differences in purchasing or leasing a truck, how commissaries work, health permitting, and what your financial and time investment will be.

11/27/2024

🚚 Starting a Food Truck Business? Don’t Overlook These 3 Essential Insurances! 🛡️

Running a food truck isn’t just about great food—it’s about protecting your business, too. Here are the 3 insurances every food truck owner needs to stay legal and secure:

1️⃣ Commercial Vehicle Insurance: Covers accidents, theft, and damage to your food truck on the road.
2️⃣ General Liability Insurance: Protects against customer injuries or property damage.
3️⃣ Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Required if you have employees, covering workplace injuries and medical costs.

✅ Save your business from costly mistakes by staying covered!

At The Food Truck Group, we also specialize in fully permitted health department-compliant food carts to help you start your mobile food business legally and efficiently.

💡 Learn something new? Follow us for more expert tips to grow and protect your mobile food business.

🚚 Interested in renting a food truck or starting your own food truck business? Visit our website 👉 www.thefoodtruckgroup.com, DM us ➡️ , or call us today at (818) 408-4545!

11/13/2024

🌟 A huge congratulations to Mary Diaz, the latest ICON CDC seed grant winner! It’s been inspiring to support her journey with a fully-equipped trailer and hands-on guidance through the health permit process. We believe in setting our entrepreneurs up for real, lasting success, and that means offering more than just equipment – it’s about being a true partner along the way.

Here’s how we support every business we work with:

📑 Full Document & Paperwork Assistance: From gathering health department documents to completing and submitting paperwork, we make sure no detail is overlooked.

📚 Step-by-Step Guidance: Walking our clients through each phase so they feel confident and prepared.

📅 Health Inspection Coordination: We schedule and manage inspections to make the final steps as smooth as possible.

👩‍🏫 Hands-On Training: We guide them on operating legally, using equipment properly, and preparing for inspections. We even train their staff!

📞 Ongoing Support: Always just a phone call away for any questions or support they need.

👩‍🏫 Food Manager Certification: Workshops and proctored exams equip entrepreneurs with the essential food safety knowledge they need.

We’re with our clients every step of the way, making sure they’re supported and set up to thrive. Grateful for ICON CDC’s incredible Sidewalk Vending Program that opens doors for local vendors. Here’s to Mary and to the next wave of inspired entrepreneurs!

09/21/2024

Aquí hacemos realidad tu proyecto , te apoyamos en el proceso 🛺
Contigo en todo momento
Estamos completamente comprometidos en ayudar a nuestra comunidad 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Te ayudamos a diseñar y fabricar tu carrito
Visítanos hoy 🔻

07/25/2024

🚀 Exciting Update! A few months ago, we proudly announced that an LA County Permitted Sidewalk Grill Cart was approved for sidewalk vending in Los Angeles. This is a monumental achievement for our entire food community! 💫

So far, over 10 street vendors have begun their sidewalk vending journey with a fully permitted grill cart, and we couldn't be more thrilled to see these new changes taking shape. Vendors can now sell without fear of being taken off the streets or harassed for not having the proper permits.

At The Food Truck Group, we offer our own carts as well as top brands that are 100% health permitted. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, diverse options. Interested in seeing our full catalog? Contact us today to explore our offerings and find the perfect cart for your needs.

Let's continue to make starting a business accessible to everyone, especially those who have never before been able to afford a permitted cart or food truck. We are here to uplift and support vendors in their journey to success. 🌟

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Interested in renting a food truck and starting your own food truck business? Visit our website (www.thefoodtruckgroup.com) or DM us ➡️ ! 🚚🚛

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