What is needed to start a food truck in Boston
People usually see food trucks an easy way to start a business. It doesn’t need high startup costs and complicated plans to organize a food truck, but studies show that running a food truck is not easy in some cities, especially in Boston. While restaurant owners need deliberate plans, food truck vendors don’t need to worry about hiring employees, raising capital, or renting a place. A food truck is small. It doesn’t take up space. It’s fast. People wait for a few minutes, pay and go. It’s simple. A cart and a chef can start the business. However, running a food truck is not easy, as local governments in different cities enforce strict rules to regulate the food truck business. A case study on Data-Smart City Solutions about food truck regulations in US cities shows that restaurant owners are concerned about ensuring fair competition between food trucks and restaurants. Debates include the use of space, taxes, public health and safety, recycling and compost, and permit processe...