International Food Truck Monitor -
the impact of coronavirus measures on the food truck industry

In these uncertain times, we want to help food trucks wherever and however possible. The employees of FoodTruckBooking in Houston, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels and Barcelona are collecting information to get a better grip of the impact of coronavirus on business.

We are convinced that all food truck professionals together know more and can give all of us a better indication of the impact. That’s why we are now introducing the International Food Truck Monitor.

Your input and the results will provide insight into how the coronavirus and related measures are impacting food truck industry in the USA and Europe.

The results of the survey will be shared including tips and advice from food truckers around the world to get out of this stronger.

Thank you for your efforts and wish the best for you in these challenging times.

Team FoodTruckBooking.com

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* 1. Do you see any direct impact on your food truck business because of the Coronavirus and measures taken for containment?

Yes

Not yet

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* 2. If you are seeing changes in business, what's the main cause?

Fewer guests at my regular outlet

Canceled public events

Canceled catering assignments

Trouble with supplies and suppliers

My staff can't/doesn't want to work

Otherwise

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* 3. Have you canceled ordering food and supplies?

Yes, for this week

Yes, for the next two weeks

Yes, for the next three weeks

Yes, I've canceled all my bookings for the time being.

No, it’s business as usual.

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* 4. What kind of protective and safety measures have you taken because of all the coronavirus regulations and changes?

I've closed my food truck for the time being

The same that’s always required by law in my city or state.

I do more than what is required.

I follow the most strict guidelines out right now.

My location does not mandate or require extra caution.

I haven't done anything yet.

Other measures not listed (add your own comments)

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* 5. What kind of protective and safety measures are required of your food truck at the time of the survey? (more than one possible)

Regular cleaning inside the truck after each service.

Extra and extensive cleaning inside the truck after service.

Extra cleaning during service.

Hourly wiping down and disinfecting of all touched surfaces & equipment.

Wiping down payment systems after each use.

Changing gloves more often.

Posting signs and rules for new safety measures for customers/staff.

Handing out hand sanitizer to customers.

Creating social distancing in line for customers safety.

Informing myself daily about the measures from CDC, local and state rule changes.

Adapting and informing staff daily about new protective and safety measures.

Others not listed (add your own comments)

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* 6. Are you willing to serve healthcare workers, hospital staff, emergency workers who are on the front line?

Yes, under any circumstances. They need to eat and must be taken care of.

Yes, if there are safety measures for personal contact.

Yes, if we can deliver and leave at the door.

I would need to know the specific circumstances and risks.

No, I am not prepared to put myself or staff at risk.

No, my truck or trailer isn’t designed for delivery.

Other (explain)

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* 7. Do food trucks have a role or obligation during the pandemic to serve food and get food into the city and to healthcare and emergency workers and essential employees?

Yes.

Open (explain)

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* 8. I’ve seen a decline in sales compared to 2 weeks ago or compared to this time last year.

Yes

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* 9. If you have experienced a decline in sales, approximately what percentage?

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* 10. How much revenue (%) have you lost from new bookings not coming in?

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* 11. How much revenue (%) have you lost from canceled events or festivals?

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* 12. How much revenue (%) have you lost from weekly booked spots

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* 13. Have you seen an increase in sales, if yes, by how much?

Yes

Explain increase

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* 14. Are you insured for this loss of income?

Yes

I am insured, but not for pandemics.

I don't know

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* 15. When do you think the food truck industry will recover once the pandemic passes and it’s business as usual.

Within 1 month

Within 2 months

Within 3 months

+4 months

Not at all.

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* 16. Can you use your food truck any other way?

Yes

How? (explain how)

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* 17. Do you have any tips for fellow food truckers to earn during these times?

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* 18. What are you most looking forward to when the food truck season starts up again?

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* 19. Can we use your extra information to quote you?

Please fill free to quote me by name, state, and food truck.

Yes, but just my state. Not my name or truck’s name.

I prefer not to be quoted.

International Food Truck Monitor - the impact of coronavirus measures on the food truck industry

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* 1. Do you see any direct impact on your food truck business because of the Coronavirus and measures taken for containment?

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* 2. If you are seeing changes in business, what's the main cause?

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* 3. Have you canceled ordering food and supplies?

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* 4. What kind of protective and safety measures have you taken because of all the coronavirus regulations and changes?

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* 5. What kind of protective and safety measures are required of your food truck at the time of the survey? (more than one possible)

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* 6. Are you willing to serve healthcare workers, hospital staff, emergency workers who are on the front line?

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* 7. Do food trucks have a role or obligation during the pandemic to serve food and get food into the city and to healthcare and emergency workers and essential employees?

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* 8. I’ve seen a decline in sales compared to 2 weeks ago or compared to this time last year.

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* 9. If you have experienced a decline in sales, approximately what percentage?

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* 10. How much revenue (%) have you lost from new bookings not coming in?

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* 11. How much revenue (%) have you lost from canceled events or festivals?

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* 12. How much revenue (%) have you lost from weekly booked spots

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* 13. Have you seen an increase in sales, if yes, by how much?

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* 14. Are you insured for this loss of income?

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* 15. When do you think the food truck industry will recover once the pandemic passes and it’s business as usual.

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* 16. Can you use your food truck any other way?

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* 17. Do you have any tips for fellow food truckers to earn during these times?

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* 18. What are you most looking forward to when the food truck season starts up again?

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* 19. Can we use your extra information to quote you?

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* 20. Please share your food truck name, city and state

International Food Truck Monitor -
the impact of coronavirus measures on the food truck industry