05/17/2026
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Everybody wants to be where the people are. Big festivals. Busy intersections. Popular shopping centers. And I get it โ high traffic SOUNDS like easy money.
But here's the truth nobody tells you:
๐ซ High traffic doesn't automatically mean high sales.
I've seen food truck owners book the hottest spots in Houston and barely break even โ while another truck two miles away at a quieter location is cleaning up every single weekend.
Why? Because they chased the crowd without asking the RIGHT questions first.
Here are the 3 questions you MUST ask before booking any location:
โ 1. Do I have the right permits for this specific location?
Not all spots are created equal. Houston and Harris County have different permit requirements depending on the type of location โ private property, public street, park or event. Showing up without the right paperwork can shut you down on the spot and cost you far more than you made.
โ 2. How much competition will I be facing?
If there are already 4 taco trucks at that farmers market โ is there really room for a 5th? Research who else is booked before you commit. Sometimes the less glamorous spot with zero competition outperforms the popular one every time.
โ 3. Does this crowd actually match my menu?
A high-end seafood truck at a budget flea market. A spicy Cajun concept at a kids' birthday event. Foot traffic means nothing if the people walking by aren't your customer. Know your demographic and find where THEY already gather.
The Houston market has incredible opportunities โ but the operators who win consistently aren't just finding busy spots. They're finding the RIGHT spots for their specific truck, their specific menu and their specific customer.
That's the Boss Move. ๐๐จ
Drop a ๐ in the comments if you've ever booked a spot that looked great on paper but didn't deliver. Let's talk about it.
