{"id":879,"date":"2026-06-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.s3dmaker.fr\/?p=879"},"modified":"2026-06-08T20:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:48:19","slug":"ouvrir-food-truck-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.s3dmaker.fr\/en\/ouvrir-food-truck-france\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to start a food truck business in France?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How much does it really cost to start a food truck?<\/strong>. That\u2019s often the first question people ask me when I talk about my experience running a food truck. The honest answer is that it depends\u2014but the actual figures are very different from what you usually read on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truck: the main workstation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A used van in good condition costs between \u20ac15,000 to \u20ac40,000<\/strong> depending on the equipment and overall condition. For a new one, expect to pay between \u20ac60,000 and \u20ac100,000\u2014an investment that\u2019s hard to recoup when you\u2019re just starting out. My advice: start with a used one, but be sure to thoroughly check the condition of the heating, cooling, and electrical systems. These are the three components that are most expensive to repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also an often-overlooked alternative: the monthly rent<\/strong>. For \u20ac1,000 to \u20ac1,500 a month, you can rent a fully equipped truck and test your business concept without having to invest a large amount of capital up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start-up costs beyond the truck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people interested in starting a mobile business focus solely on the truck. That\u2019s a mistake. Here\u2019s what else you need to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n