How is the down payment for the Crave Food Truck determined, and who is it paid to?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Truck with Equipment.
You will purchase or finance your Food Truck through our designated supplier.
A down payment, decided by the designated supplier, must be paid to the designated supplier before the build-out will commence on your Food Truck.
These estimates include the cost of the Food Truck, the vehicle wrap, all the food service equipment required by us (refrigerator, ovens, etc.) to operate the Food Truck and the labor costs to build-out the truck.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the down payment for the Crave Food Truck is determined by the designated supplier. The franchisee must pay this down payment to the designated supplier before the build-out of the food truck can commence.
The cost for the truck with equipment ranges from $225,000 to $285,000. This includes the cost of the food truck itself, the vehicle wrap, all the necessary food service equipment (refrigerator, ovens, etc.), and the labor costs associated with building out the truck.
Prospective franchisees should confirm with Crave who the designated supplier is and understand the payment terms and conditions for the food truck, as these are critical components of the initial investment.