Food Truck Daily Profit Calculator
Running a food truck means juggling variable costs every single day. Use this calculator to quickly estimate your net profit for a given day of service based on sales revenue, cost of goods sold, labor, fuel, and fixed daily fees like commissary rent or parking permits.
About this calculator
Estimate your food truck's daily profit by factoring in sales, cost of goods sold, staff wages, fuel, commissary fees, and parking permits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What food cost percentage is typical for a food truck?
Most food trucks target a food cost between 28% and 35% of sales, depending on menu type and ingredient sourcing.
Should I include truck loan payments in this calculator?
This calculator focuses on daily operating costs. For a full picture including loan payments, subtract your daily-allocated loan payment from the result.
How can I improve my daily profit?
Focus on lowering food cost percentage through portion control and supplier negotiation, and choose high-traffic locations to boost sales relative to fixed daily fees.