This established BBQ food truck specializes in fresh, made-to-order barbecue and comfort food, serving the late-night crowd near this state University. Known for its flavorful offerings and signature “Yum Yum” sauce, the business has built a loyal following among college students seeking quality food during hours when few other options are available. The food truck operates seasonally, approximately 40 days per year, creating a strong sense of anticipation and urgency each time it opens. This limited schedule presents a significant growth opportunity for a new owner to expand operations and capitalize on consistent demand. The surrounding area offers minimal late-night food competition, especially during the academic year when the student population is most active. In addition to extended service days, the business is well-positioned to add catering services to events, student organizations, and local businesses. There are also promising opportunities to establish a presence at local fairs, festivals, and community gatherings throughout the region. With its recognizable branding, fully equipped trailer, and proven popularity, this food truck is ready for new ownership to take it to the next level. This is a turn-key operation with scalable potential and a strong market fit for late-night, mobile dining.
- Asking Price:
- $90,000 Furniture / Fixtures included
- Sales Revenue:
- $57,911
- Cash Flow:
- $25,714
Property Information
- Premises Details:
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The business is mobile in nature. There is no real estate conveyed with the sale. The current owner has an verbal agreement with the apartment parking lot used to house the food truck. The complex management is willing to enter into a $0 lease with the new business owner.
All assets on the food truck are included in the sale.
Business Operation
- Management type:
- This business is owner operated.
- Expansion Potential:
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This BBQ food truck presents substantial growth potential through four key avenues: marketing, expanded operating schedule, catering, and participation in regional events. With virtually no current marketing—just a basic Facebook page lacking a menu or pricing—there is untapped opportunity to reach a wider audience through a professional website, mobile ordering apps, and partnerships with delivery platforms like DoorDash and Grubhub. The current owner operates only around 40 days per year, leaving significant room for revenue growth simply by adding more service days, especially during the busy school year at Slippery Rock University. Additionally, launching a catering arm could generate steady income from university functions, private parties, and corporate events. Finally, setting up at local fairs, festivals, and community events would bring the brand to new audiences across the region and provide high-volume sales days. With minimal competition and high demand, this business is poised for immediate and scalable expansion under a growth-minded new owner.
- Competition / Market:
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Late-night food options in this area are extremely limited, with only Sheetz and a couple of pizza shops consistently open during late hours. This creates a unique and valuable niche for the BBQ food truck, which offers students and locals a fresh, flavorful alternative when most other establishments are closed. The lack of diverse late-night dining options allows the truck to stand out and build a loyal customer base with minimal direct competition.
- Reasons for selling:
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The owner owns other businesses and wants to pursue growing those.
- Trading hours:
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Friday-Sunday 5:30pm-2am
- Employees:
- 2 PT
- Years established:
- 8
Other Information
- Support & training:
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Will train for 2 weeks @ $0 cost.
- Furniture / Fixtures value:
- $44,150 - included in the asking price
- Relocatable:
- This business can be relocated
