{"id":26393,"date":"2022-02-03T08:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T14:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/?p=26393"},"modified":"2024-02-26T17:17:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T23:17:58","slug":"food-truck-branding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/food-truck-branding\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Truck Branding: The Definitive Guide [2024]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_26440\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26440\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131259\/consumer-service-phrases.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131259\/consumer-service-phrases.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131259\/consumer-service-phrases-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131259\/consumer-service-phrases-400x194.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Mobile Cuisine<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n<div class='header-cta' style='display:none'>\n  <span>Discover your brand's unique character.<\/span>\n  <a href='https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/brand-archetype-quiz\/' class='btn btn-primary' target='_blank'>Reveal the truth with our free quiz!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Deciding how to brand your food truck may be your most critical decision as a food-on-the-go entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<p>A well-branded truck can draw attention to your business all day, everywhere it goes.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past fifteen years, our team has helped hundreds of food truck entrepreneurs build successful businesses. Among other things, we&#8217;ve presented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/webinars\/food-trucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webinars on creating a memorable food truck brand<\/a>, written many articles on creating strong and memorable branding, and helped entrepreneurs and small business owners develop visual identities for their food truck businesses. And we frequently mentor entrepreneurs and business owners on building unique businesses in the food and beverage industry. This guide shares the actionable insights, tips, best practices, and expertise we&#8217;ve developed after helping over one hundred thousand brands.<\/p>\n<p>Follow our food truck <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/branding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">branding<\/a> guide, and your truck will race ahead of your competition.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"subscription-hero-snippet image-on-left\" style=\"background: #161C4A\"><div class=\"title centered\">Want a free brand review?<\/div><div class=\"main-content\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/09131004\/brand-identity-grader-blog-cta-hero.png\" alt=\"brand identity grader hero\"\/><\/div><div class=\"form-wrapper\"><div class=\"subtitle\">Answer 5 short questions and we will send a custom report with actionable insights and specific actions you can take to build a stronger brand.<\/div><div>\n<script>\nfunction submitForm_drip_form(oFormElement) {\n  var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest();\n  xhr.onload = function() { \n    if (xhr.status == 200 || xhr.status == 202) {\n      var formEl = document.getElementById(\"drip_form\");\n      var doneEl = document.getElementById(\"done_drip_form\");\n      formEl.style = \"display: none\";\n      doneEl.style = \"display: block\";\n    } else {\n      alert(xhr.responseText);\n    }\n  }\n  var formData = new FormData(oFormElement);\n  grecaptcha.execute(\"6LcyQTUpAAAAAC5ZPtCYQzRWKR732_LmqInv9YSK\", { action: \"external_bumblebee_lead\" }).then((token) => {\n    formData.set(\"recaptcha_token\", token);\n    xhr.open(oFormElement.method, oFormElement.action, true);\n    xhr.setRequestHeader(\"x-frontendurl\", window.location.href);\n    xhr.send(formData);\n  });\n\n  return false;\n  }\n<\/script>\n<div id=\"done_drip_form\" class=\"done\">\n      <div class=\"success-title\">\n        <i class=\"fa fa-check-circle\"><\/i><br\/> We just emailed the info to you.\n      <\/div><\/div><form id=\"drip_form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/api\/v1\/bb\/external_leads\/\" method=\"post\" onsubmit=\"return submitForm_drip_form(this);\">\n      <div class=\"form-group\">\n        <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" id=\"mce-EMAIL\" required=\"true\"\/>\n        <label html_for=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"form-label\">Email Address<\/label>\n      <\/div> \n      <div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t<input type=\"text\" value=\"brand-identity-grader-landing-page\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"tags\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n        <input type=\"text\" value=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"add_country_tier_suffix\" readonly=\"true\"\/>\n      <\/div><input type=\"submit\" value=\"I want a stronger brand!\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" \/><p class=\"notice\"> <\/form><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-snippet\"><h2 class=\"title\">Food Truck Branding: The Definitive Guide<\/h2><div class=\"snippet-content\"><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#know\">Know your brand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#name\">Name your food truck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#createmission\">Create a mission statement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#get\">Get professional design help<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#decide\">Decide on vinyl wrap vs. painting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#aim\">Aim for immediate recognition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#feature\">Feature your menu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#createstrong\">Create a strong brand identity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#communicatecolor\">Communicate your brand with color<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#communicategraphics\">Communicate your brand with graphics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#communicatefonts\">Communicate your brand with fonts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#your\">Your brand is more than your truck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#build\">Build relationships with social media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#forget\">Do not forget your staff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27125439\/cs-200px.png\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at each of these in detail.<\/p>\n<h2>Take your food truck branding seriously<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26437\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131301\/pexels-photo-730129.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131301\/pexels-photo-730129.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131301\/pexels-photo-730129-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131301\/pexels-photo-730129-400x299.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want customers to trust your business, you must present a professional brand.<\/p>\n<p>But, restaurants (especially mobile ones) face an even higher bar.<\/p>\n<p>Food trucks need to build trust that their facilities are well-run and sanitary, in addition to producing mouth-watering food.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"subscription-hero-snippet image-on-left\" style=\"background: #3B2B8F\"><div class=\"title centered\">What\u2019s your brand\u2019s true essence?<\/div><div class=\"main-content\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.crowdspring.com\/marketing\/landing-page\/brand-archetype-hero.png\" alt=\"brand archetype illustration of the magician\"\/><\/div><div class=\"form-wrapper\"><div class=\"subtitle\">Discover your brand's unique character in just 3 minutes & unveil 15 key insights to make your brand stronger.<\/div><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/brand-archetype-quiz\/\">Start the free quiz now!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>One of the most effective ways to communicate your business&#8217;s professionalism is through your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brand identity<\/a>. As we emphasized in our complete guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/starting-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to start a business<\/a>,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A strong\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brand identity<\/a>\u00a0is the most effective way your new business can gain a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded marketplace.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you take your branding seriously and create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brand strategy<\/a>, customers will take your business seriously.<\/p>\n<p>If your food truck is clean, well-designed, and has a strong authentic brand it, will engender trust.<\/p>\n<p>Your branding also serves as the very first introduction to your business &#8211; long before the customer ever takes a bite. Strong branding can help ensure that customers <em>will<\/em> take that bite.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/foodtruckr.com\/2014\/06\/start-food-truck-21-create-logo-truck-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FoodTruckr.com<\/a>, an online hub for food truck marketing and branding,\u00a0 reminds us:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>But, let\u2019s be honest\u2014when we\u2019re choosing a meal or evaluating a new business, we judge the books by their covers. Every time a potential customer walks by and sees your truck, you have no more than a few seconds to make some kind of impression that will make him or her pause and see what you have to offer. While a strong design might not overpower a customer\u2019s preference for another type of cuisine, it can get people thinking about what\u2019s on your menu before they\u2019ve even seen what anyone else is selling.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-to-write-a-business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writing a traditional business plan<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-to-write-a-business-plan\/one-page-business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one-page business plan<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/starting-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starting a food truck business<\/a> without a formal written business plan, be sure to consider branding.<\/p>\n<p>So what exactly does it mean to take your branding seriously?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/webinars\/food-trucks\/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog-cta&utm_campaign=food-truck-webinar-blog-cta\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35262\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/29000753\/cta-mininal-free-on-demand-food-truck-webinar.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"know\">Know your brand<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26438\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26438\" class=\"wp-image-26438 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131300\/rsz_eatmytruck.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131300\/rsz_eatmytruck.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131300\/rsz_eatmytruck-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131300\/rsz_eatmytruck-400x295.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Eat My Truck<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Start by taking the time to figure out what your brand is.<\/p>\n<p>Please don&#8217;t get us wrong &#8211; we&#8217;re not asking you to <em>make up<\/em> a brand.<\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, your brand already exists.\u00a0You just need to take the time to refine it and clearly articulate it.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fooddocs.com\/post\/how-to-start-a-food-truck-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starting a food truck business<\/a> or already have, you probably have a passion for food. We&#8217;re guessing you want to share <em>your unique menu<\/em> with the world.<\/p>\n<p>You probably also have some sort of personal value system. You might value hard work, honesty, and integrity. Maybe you want to help others and improve the world with your food.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your values are &#8211; you already have some.<\/p>\n<p>And finally, you have a personality.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re rebellious or sweet. Maybe both?<\/p>\n<p>You may be casual, playful, or formal. Your personality is uniquely you, and it already exists.<\/p>\n<p>To find your brand, here&#8217;s what you should consider:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Examine your menu and cuisine style &#8211; what makes it unique? What foods are you excited to create and share?<\/li>\n<li>What values are most important to you that you want to see manifested in your food truck business?<\/li>\n<li>And which of your personality traits do you want to help define your business?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The best brands are authentic brands. They are derived from the actual passions, values, and personality traits of the folks who run the business.<\/p>\n<p>So start looking within.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"name\">Name your food truck<\/h3>\n<p>The name for your food truck is one of the first experiences someone will have with your food truck business, so it&#8217;s imperative to give this some thought. Consider these five tips when naming your food truck.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The name should be short, simple, and easy to write. This is critical so people can search for your food truck location or recognize what food you serve when driving by.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the name encourages the right emotion with your target audience. Is your food meant to be playful or classy?<\/li>\n<li>Food trucks provide many options, typically a short walk from each other. Your name should help people understand what type of food you sell to help them decide.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid to build intrigue with your name to encourage people to learn more. An example from Florida is \u201cThe Garbage Truck,\u201d home to the \u201ctrash plate.\u201d Their visual branding shows fried comfort food irreverently served. The goal is to communicate to customers that they put more effort into the food than the presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to find a name with an available website domain and social media channels. You will want to build an online presence for your food truck that is not mistaken for another business.<\/li>\n<li>If you run multiple food trucks, consider your overall branding when determining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appropriate brand architecture model that fits your food truck business<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Need some inspiration? Try a free <a href=\"https:\/\/businessnamezone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business name generator<\/a> to play with different combinations of words.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-post-snippet\"><div class=\"intro\">TELL ME MORE!<\/div><h3 class=\"title\">How to name your food truck business<\/h3><div class=\"related-post-content\"><\/p>\n<p>A strong business name can help differentiate your food truck business from competitors, identify what you\u2019re offering, and boost brand recall. Here is everything you need to know to find a great business name for your food truck company.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><a class=\"cta\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-name-a-business\/\">Read More<i class=\"fa fa-long-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"logo\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27125439\/logo-pink-blue.png\"\/><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"createmission\">Lock it down with a mission statement<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you generally know your brand, it&#8217;s time to make it concrete. All that research and soul-searching don&#8217;t get you much if you don&#8217;t translate what you&#8217;ve learned into a usable form.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Myrick, founder, and editor-in-chief of Mobile Cuisine magazine, suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/mobile-cuisine.com\/branding\/branding-identity-mobile-food-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">writing a mission statement<\/a>. Here are his guidelines:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Remember that a mission statement isn\u2019t meant to be a catchall. Look for the words and feelings that are repeatedly brought up and keep the big picture in mind. The goal is to use this as a reference tool when they\u2019re making decisions, so your mission statement should be simple, concise, and easy to understand.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/mission-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mission statement<\/a> should serve as a reminder and a guide for who your business is and what it&#8217;s about. Use it as a reference whenever you&#8217;re making decisions about your brand.<\/p>\n<p>Your customers should be able to read your mission statement and say, &#8220;Yeah, that sounds like them!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"get\">Get professional design help<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26439\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131300\/rsz_screen_shot_2018-03-07_at_114751_am.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131300\/rsz_screen_shot_2018-03-07_at_114751_am.png 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131300\/rsz_screen_shot_2018-03-07_at_114751_am-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131300\/rsz_screen_shot_2018-03-07_at_114751_am-400x129.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You wouldn&#8217;t hire a graphic designer to cook for your customers &#8211; because they&#8217;re not qualified. You probably shouldn&#8217;t do your graphic design if your expertise is food.<\/p>\n<p>So, hire a professional to do your design work. Working with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">professional designer<\/a> will serve your business in several ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designers have the skill to communicate your brand to your audience visually.<\/li>\n<li>A professional design will ensure your brand makes a polished impression on your customers.<\/li>\n<li>Professional designers can create consistently branded designs for your logo, truck, website, social media, and staff uniforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consider crowdsourcing your branding design if you&#8217;re on a budget but want top-of-the-line results. Crowdsourced design allows you to choose from dozens of design options for far less than you would spend at a traditional design studio.<\/p>\n<p>Crowdspring helps small businesses with their branding every day. You can start by getting a unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/naming-a-business-or-product\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business name for your food truck business<\/a>. And with custom design projects for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/logo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">logo design<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/vehicle-wrap-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vehicle wraps<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/website-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">web design<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/social-media-assets-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social media assets<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/t-shirt-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clothing design<\/a>, crowdspring is a one-stop food truck design shop.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever path you choose, working with professional designers will ensure a professional result and help guide you to a clearly communicated visual brand.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#8217;re struggling with an existing food truck business, consider whether branding is holding you back. A strategic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-to-rebrand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rebrand<\/a> may put your business back on a path to success.<\/p>\n<h2>Your truck comes first<\/h2>\n<p>Your truck is your best form of advertising &#8211; it passively interacts with every customer.<\/p>\n<p>Although food trucks are not cheap, your initial costs when buying or leasing a food truck are more affordable than if you become an owner-operator and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-trucking-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start a trucking company<\/a> focusing on traditional long-haul or short-haul deliveries.<\/p>\n<p>And the good news is that once your food truck&#8217;s design is complete, it advertises on autopilot 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Megan, the author of the Boston Food Truck Blog, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonfoodtruckblog.com\/food-truck-wraps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">writes<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Your food truck design and look is tremendously important. It creates brand buzz, attracts attention from individuals passing by (whether they eat or not), provides 24\/7 advertising, and make a tremendous first impression on customers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>A strong, visually appealing, and branded design for your food truck will draw customers in and encourage them to buy.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, your truck should be the touchpoint for <em>all<\/em> of your branding design decisions.<\/p>\n<p>When considering logo design, plan a logo that communicates your brand and also will look amazing on a large scale, emblazoned across the side of your truck.<\/p>\n<p>When designing your website, model the website after your truck design.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few items to consider when discussing your truck design with your design team&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"decide\">Vinyl wrap vs. painting<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26424\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26424\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26424\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131304\/rsz_caravane_du_tour_de_france_2017_31_-_cochonou.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131304\/rsz_caravane_du_tour_de_france_2017_31_-_cochonou.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131304\/rsz_caravane_du_tour_de_france_2017_31_-_cochonou-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131304\/rsz_caravane_du_tour_de_france_2017_31_-_cochonou-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You have two options for executing the design for your truck. Vinyl wrap or painting.<\/p>\n<p>Wraps allow for intricate textures, patterns, and detail in your truck design. The checkered tablecloth pattern featured on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cochonouetvous.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cochonou&#8217;s<\/a> Le Bar a Saucisson truck (shown above), would be nearly impossible to execute with paint.<\/p>\n<p>Wraps are printed and then laminated to protect the design to wear well for several years without any worry of paint chipping. And the wrap physically covers your truck, providing it with an extra layer of protection from the elements.<\/p>\n<p>Most wraps come with a 3-5 year warranty and cost from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonfoodtruckblog.com\/food-truck-wraps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$2500 &#8211; $5000<\/a>. In exchange for the professional appearance a wrap provides, a wrap is well worth the expense.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your truck design, you can also use a combination of paint and partial wraps to help lower costs.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re aiming for a simpler look or simply a slightly lower cost, painting can be a great option as well.<\/p>\n<p>But, unless you&#8217;re a professional painter with experience painting vehicles, you should hire a pro. Fixing a botched paint job will be more expensive in the long run than just having it done right the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it&#8217;s a good idea to plan for the design that best represents your brand and then choose the best medium to execute that design.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"aim\">Aim for immediate recognition<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26434\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26434\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26434\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/empanadasonata.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/empanadasonata.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/empanadasonata-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/empanadasonata-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/empanadasonata-400x188.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Master Chef Mobile Kitchens<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Every brand wants its designs to be memorable and easily identified. For food trucks, this is even more important than for most businesses.<\/p>\n<p>After all, your business is regularly on the move. Customers may not have the context of a consistent location to help them recognize you.\u00a0Your truck design needs to serve as a brand ambassador to bridge that gap.<\/p>\n<p>One unique way to extend this recognition is to consider the plates and utensils accompanying your food. There&#8217;s an opportunity to get creative there and expand your brand. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/design-lessons-from-a-pizza-craving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here&#8217;s an example<\/a> of a smart pizza <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/packaging-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">packaging design<\/a> that stands out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>When planning your truck design, remember that you always want your truck to be instantly recognizable, even from a distance.<\/p>\n<p>A bold color scheme and large graphics will help loyal customers spot you far away or across a crowded street. <a href=\"http:\/\/theempanadasonata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Empanada Sonata&#8217;s<\/a> unique, bold red splatter design makes it easy to spot and identify.<\/p>\n<p>Make choices that represent your brand as authentically and precisely as possible. Generic design choices are not your friend.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve got to be\u00a0bold to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"feature\">Feature your menu<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26430\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26430\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26430\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131304\/rsz_1rsz_dia-de-los-tacos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131304\/rsz_1rsz_dia-de-los-tacos.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131304\/rsz_1rsz_dia-de-los-tacos-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131304\/rsz_1rsz_dia-de-los-tacos-400x230.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Dia de Los Tacos<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to make your menu a focal point of your truck&#8217;s design!\u00a0Your food should be the star, so don&#8217;t let a busy design overshadow the menu.<\/p>\n<p>Bold truck design is there to draw the customers to your truck and build confidence in your product. But, without quality grub, a brand is just a hollow promise.<\/p>\n<p>So, direct your customers&#8217; eyes to the thing that matters &#8211; your menu.<\/p>\n<p>Consider making your menu a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/color-theory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contrasting color<\/a> to help it stand out. Or surround it with negative space to allow it to shine. Or do both &#8211; like the folks at <a href=\"http:\/\/tacosmqt.weebly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dia de Los Tacos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Work with your designer to make sure that they know that you want your audience&#8217;s eye drawn to that menu to help convert browsers to diners.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"createstrong\">Communicate your brand with design elements<\/h2>\n<p>In a good design, nothing is arbitrary.<\/p>\n<p>Colors, fonts, and shapes should all be chosen deliberately and with your brand in mind.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve already discussed some practical considerations for your design &#8211; it must be visible from a distance, easily recognized, and showcase your food truck&#8217;s menu.<\/p>\n<p>But, the design decisions don&#8217;t end there. Color, graphics, and fonts are your brand&#8217;s design building blocks.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a primer to get you started&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"communicatecolor\">Color<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26422\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26422\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26422\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131305\/rsz_ohmygogi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131305\/rsz_ohmygogi.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131305\/rsz_ohmygogi-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131305\/rsz_ohmygogi-400x210.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Oh My Gogi!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/how-21-brands-use-colors-to-influence-customers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How 21 Brands Use Color to Influence Customers<\/a>, we shared that color plays a significant role in customers&#8217; decision making:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In a widely-cited study called \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.emeraldinsight.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1108\/00251740610673332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Impact of Color on Marketing<\/a>,\u201d research found that people make a subconscious judgment about products within the first 90 seconds of seeing it. The majority of these people evaluate these products on color alone: almost 85% of consumers cite color as the main reason they buy a certain product, and 80% of people believe color increases brand recognition.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It&#8217;s in your business&#8217;s best interest to adopt bold and unique colors to represent your brand. Strong color choices (like the neon shades on the Oh My Gogi! truck above) catch the eye &#8211; and that&#8217;s precisely what you want.<\/p>\n<p>Also, remember to take into account the psychological impact of colors. Make color choices that elicit the emotions you want your audience to associate with your brand.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"communicategraphics\">Graphics<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26431\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26431\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26431\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131303\/rsz_affine-1_e132e087-d55e-562d-99e186714c43b3c6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131303\/rsz_affine-1_e132e087-d55e-562d-99e186714c43b3c6.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131303\/rsz_affine-1_e132e087-d55e-562d-99e186714c43b3c6-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131303\/rsz_affine-1_e132e087-d55e-562d-99e186714c43b3c6-400x190.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Affine<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Whether you opt for an abstract geometric design, a cartoon mascot, or photorealistic images of your cuisine, the graphics you choose should reflect your brand.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your taco truck is the tenth taco truck in town, you can still make your taco truck stand out with a unique brand-informed look.<\/p>\n<p>Are the tacos on your truck black and white line drawings? Or maybe they&#8217;re anthropomorphic? Consider tacos rendered like the animal paintings at Lascaux or in George Seurat&#8217;s pointillist style.<\/p>\n<p>Or does your taco truck include a picture of a taco at all?<\/p>\n<p>Be creative! There are a million different visual ways to communicate &#8220;taco,&#8221; &#8220;barbecue,&#8221; &#8220;ice cream,&#8221; or &#8220;sushi.&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.affinefoodtruck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Affine&#8217;s<\/a> amazing wood-grain hog graphic expresses their love of creative charcuterie recipes.<\/p>\n<p>Think outside the box and make sure to infuse your graphic style with <em>your<\/em> brand&#8217;s personality.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"communicatefonts\">Fonts<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26435\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26435\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26435\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/rsz_rennys_okidoki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/rsz_rennys_okidoki.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/rsz_rennys_okidoki-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/rsz_rennys_okidoki-400x245.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Foodbidden<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When choosing fonts, you must ask yourself two questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Is this font easily legible from a distance?<\/li>\n<li>Does this font speak to my brand?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>There are so many font options available today. Lettering can be endlessly creative.<\/p>\n<p>But, if your customers can&#8217;t read your business&#8217;s name or what kind of food you serve, you are sabotaging yourself.<\/p>\n<p>By contrast, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rennysokidoki.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Renny&#8217;s Oki Doki<\/a> truck handled their lettering very well. The large white, comic-inspired block letters stand out against the colorful background. They&#8217;re easy to read and a spot-on match for the cartoonish design.<\/p>\n<p>Block letters read exceptionally well from a distance, while elaborate script fonts are much harder to read.<\/p>\n<p>But in between those two extremes, there are so many font options to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever font you choose, make sure it expresses your brand personality.<\/p>\n<h2>Your brand is more than your truck<\/h2>\n<p>While food service should be the main focus of your business (after all, if your food isn&#8217;t good or your service is poor, there&#8217;s only so much marketing and branding can do), your business does not end with your truck.<\/p>\n<p>You need to communicate with your customers through a robust web presence. And you need a staff to support and feed your customers.<\/p>\n<p>Your branding should be present and consistent throughout your website, social media presence, and staff.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"your\">Your website is your 24-hour ambassador<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26432\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26432\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26432\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131303\/rsz_hollywood_cone_ice_cream_truck.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131303\/rsz_hollywood_cone_ice_cream_truck.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131303\/rsz_hollywood_cone_ice_cream_truck-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131303\/rsz_hollywood_cone_ice_cream_truck-400x261.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Your mobile food brand needs a home base where customers can always find you.<\/p>\n<p>While your truck may be out navigating the world, your website is always just a few clicks away from any customer.<\/p>\n<p>Your website will best serve your business if branded to match your truck. Richard Myrick of Mobile Cuisine magazine <a href=\"https:\/\/mobile-cuisine.com\/branding\/branding-identity-mobile-food-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">explains<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8230;the feeling someone gets from looking at your homepage should match the one they get when they walk up to your truck.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>You can accomplish this goal with consistent branding. Design your website using the same branding design elements as appear on your truck. This will help customers recognize and trust your website before they&#8217;ve had a chance to read a single word of content.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, read about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/consistent-branding-marketing-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">growing your business with consistent branding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26433\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26433\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26433\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/rsz_screen_shot_2018-03-07_at_105525_am.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/rsz_screen_shot_2018-03-07_at_105525_am.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/rsz_screen_shot_2018-03-07_at_105525_am-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131302\/rsz_screen_shot_2018-03-07_at_105525_am-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Hollywood Cone<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"build\">Build relationships with social media<\/h3>\n<p>Your food truck business should have a social media presence. Honestly, consumers expect a company to be on social media in this day and age.<\/p>\n<p>But, social media can provide particular branding benefits for mobile food businesses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your social media accounts provide anchored platforms where customers can always find you.<\/li>\n<li>Social media interactions build brand loyalty, encouraging customers to seek out your truck in person.<\/li>\n<li>Social media provides an easy way to notify customers of daily menu changes, sales, or location changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The important things to remember are to brand your social media content authentically and consistently with your overall brand and update it regularly. Customers are attracted to follow social media accounts that are active and offer content of real value.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure where to start with your social media strategy? Give <a href=\"https:\/\/mobile-cuisine.com\/social-media\/developing-your-food-truck-social-media-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this article<\/a>\u00a0from Mobile Cuisine a read.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"forget\">Don&#8217;t forget your staff<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_26436\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26436\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26436\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131301\/rsz_homeboy-truck-staff.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131301\/rsz_homeboy-truck-staff.jpg 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131301\/rsz_homeboy-truck-staff-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/27131301\/rsz_homeboy-truck-staff-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of Roaming Hunger<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Your staff should personally embody your food truck&#8217;s brand. They should know your company values and act accordingly. They should understand your brand&#8217;s personality and embody it.<\/p>\n<p>And it&#8217;s up to you to share your brand values and personality with them so that they can succeed in those goals.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also up to you to work with your design team to create a branded uniform to help your staff look the part as well. Does your brand have a t-shirt vibe? Or is it more of a button-down establishment?<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeboyindustries.org\/what-we-do\/homeboytruck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Homeboy<\/a> truck team looks right at home in front of their truck.<\/p>\n<p>Incorporate your logo and brand colors to create a visual link between your truck and your staff. And don&#8217;t forget to have fun and be creative! Uniforms can tie together your truck&#8217;s brand look (and the customer&#8217;s service experience).<\/p>\n<h2>Putting it all together<\/h2>\n<p>Branding your food truck business is no small task. But this guide is a great place to start. Here&#8217;s a quick recap:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take your branding seriously<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Define your brand using your food style, values, and personality.<\/li>\n<li>Create a mission statement to help keep your branding specific and your business on track.<\/li>\n<li>Get professional design help &#8211; and consider crowdsourcing your design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your truck comes first<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design your truck first and model other branded elements after it.<\/li>\n<li>Choose your medium: paint or vinyl vehicle wrap?<\/li>\n<li>Aim for a design that is easy to recognize from a distance.<\/li>\n<li>Make your menu a focal point of the design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Communicate your brand with design elements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose brand colors that communicate your brand&#8217;s personality.<\/li>\n<li>Be creative with graphics. Make specific choices that visually reflect your brand.<\/li>\n<li>Choose fonts that are easy to read while also communicating your brand essence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your brand is more than your truck<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a branded website that <em>feels<\/em> like your food truck.<\/li>\n<li>Use social media to create customer relationships and share daily menu changes and locations.<\/li>\n<li>Train your staff to embody your brand values and personality. Design and provide branded uniforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-it-works\/?utm_source=csblog&utm_medium=brandidentity&utm_campaign=cta\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35262\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/06164945\/small-business-blog-master-cta.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Phew! You made it this far. 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