Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about finding food trucks and using FlavorFlow.
How do I find a food truck near me?
Open FlavorFlow at foodtrucksnearme.live and allow location access. The map centers on you and shows every listed food truck nearby. Use the 'Open now' filter to see only trucks currently serving, and filter by cuisine or distance to narrow further.
What food trucks are open right now near me?
FlavorFlow's home map has an 'Open now' filter that shows only trucks currently serving. Each truck card displays today's hours and a one-tap directions button. Owners toggle their truck open and update its location in real time from the dashboard, so the map is more current than Google Maps or Yelp for mobile vendors.
Is FlavorFlow free?
Yes. FlavorFlow is free for customers to browse — no account required — and free for food truck owners to list a truck, manage their menu, and update their live location. Paid plans (Pro, Premium, Fleet) add live location, featured placement, fleet management, and analytics for owners who want them.
How do food truck owners list their truck on FlavorFlow?
Sign up for a free FlavorFlow account, open the owner dashboard, click 'Add truck', and enter your truck's name, cuisine, menu, photos, and current location. You can toggle open/closed and update your location any time from the dashboard or your phone.
How much does it cost to list a food truck on FlavorFlow?
$0. Listing a truck is free forever. Paid plans start at the Pro tier and add catering lead capture, featured map placement, and weekly analytics — see the Pricing page for the current tiers.
What cities does FlavorFlow cover?
FlavorFlow is national — any food truck owner in the United States can list. Dedicated city pages exist for Austin, Portland, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, and San Francisco, and more are added as trucks join.
What types of food trucks are on FlavorFlow?
Tacos, BBQ, burgers, pizza, Asian, vegan, desserts, coffee, sandwiches, seafood, and more. Filter the map by cuisine to see only the trucks you want.
How much does food truck catering cost?
Most trucks set a per-person minimum of $15–$25, or a flat-rate buyout of $1,500–$4,000 for 2–3 hours of service for roughly 75–150 guests. Travel within 15–20 miles is usually free; further is $2–$5 per mile. Book popular trucks 3–6 months ahead for weekend weddings.
How far in advance should I book a food truck for an event?
For weekend weddings in peak season (May–October), book 3–6 months ahead. For weekday office lunches, 2–4 weeks is enough. Popular trucks book out faster — if you see one you love, lock it in.
How much does it cost to start a food truck business?
Plan on $60,000–$120,000 to realistically open the doors. A used truck with build-out runs $40k–$80k; a custom new truck is $100k–$175k; a trailer plus tow vehicle is the cheapest path in at $25k–$60k. Add $4k–$12k for first-year permits, LLC, insurance, and commissary, plus $3k–$8k for opening inventory.
Can I leave reviews and ratings?
Yes. Signed-in users can leave a 1–5 star rating with an optional written review on any truck's page. Average ratings appear on the truck card and detail page.
Can I save favorite trucks?
Yes. Tap the heart on any truck to save it. All your favorites live on your Favorites page so you can find them again quickly.
How do I know if a food truck is open right now?
Every truck has an 'open now' indicator that owners toggle in real time. Use the 'Open now' filter on the home map to show only trucks that are currently serving.
What's better than Google Maps for finding food trucks?
Google Maps shows static business hours and can't track moving trucks. FlavorFlow's live map is owner-updated, so a truck parked at a wedding today shows as closed, and a pop-up at a new spot shows up immediately. That's why dedicated food truck finders return more accurate results for 'food trucks near me' than general map apps.
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