Module 7: Cleaning and Repairs

Maintenance is easy to overlook when you are busy and your truck is running smoothly.  However, overlooking maintenance can prove to be a fatal mistake as a downed food truck is a double edged sword that will quickly shred your profitability as you pay for unforeseen expenses while also canceling scheduled appearances and losing revenue as a result of your inability to operate.  This is why regular maintenance of both your restaurant equipment and vehicle is necessary work if you want to have a successful operation.  The lessons in this section will prepare you to handle some basic maintenance on your own while also guide you toward knowing when to engage with a professional.  It will also provide practical advice with regard to how to communicate and make vital decisions when the inevitable need for an unforeseen repair arises.  Of course, the better you are with maintenance the less frequently those unforeseen repair needs will arise.  A well maintained truck will very rarely have a need to lose money by backing out of scheduled appearances.