Taking to the Streets: Food Trucks Picking Up Speed in US Food Scene
The U.S. food truck industry has shifted from a “roach coach” reputation to a multibillion-dollar powerhouse, with over 92,000 businesses in operation as of 2025-2026. Growing at an annual rate of 7-8%, these mobile kitchens now outperform traditional restaurants in agility, allowing chefs to test niche concepts with lower overhead and direct access to high-traffic events.