From artisan doughnuts and acai bowls to super food smoothies and pumpkin spice, mobile food trucks can be innovators when experimenting with menu options, especially as the seasons change. This article highlights 5 Food Truck Trends for Fall that will ensure any food truck remains relevant and instagram-worthy!

Food Truck Trend #1: Seasonal Ingredients
Many food truck owners/operators take control of their own ingredient purchasing.

Over the years the DNA of a food truck owner and operator has shifted. While some food trucks are truly entrepreneurs taking their passion of cooking to the road, a shift has occurred. In fact, the food truck industry continues to evolve and that entrepreneurial segment is only a small portion of the specialty food truck market.

Large brands, entrepreneurs and even corporations have taken steps outside the box when it comes to marketing and brand awareness initiatives. Long gone are the days of mainstream marketing for customer retention. In 2019, customers want, and expect to feel a connection to your brand that will pique their interest and resonate with their lifestyle.

Some of the greatest food truck and trailer inspiration comes from the ideas and implementation from others. We're going to take a look at a Project Spotlight: Custom BBQ Trailer to get some designer and engineering tips!

Let's begin with the customer vision:

Big D's BBQ Branson reached out to Kansas City's APEX Specialty Vehicles for a custom-built BBQ smoker trailer that will be traveling around the Branson, Missouri area serving smoked BBQ creations at community events, festivals, catering events, and weddings.