How often must Crave food trucks be professionally washed?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Food Trucks may also provide catering and delivery services in the designated territory. We expect that all Food Trucks will be kept clean, in good working order and be properly insured according to our System requirements. Each person who will drive the Food Truck must comply with all laws, regulations and rules of the road and must use due care and caution in operating the Food Truck. Food Trucks must be professionally washed at least once each week.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 26–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee operates a food truck, it must be professionally washed at least once per week. This requirement ensures that the food truck maintains a clean and presentable appearance, aligning with Crave's brand standards.
Maintaining the cleanliness of the food truck is part of Crave's broader system requirements, which also include keeping the truck in good working order and properly insured. These standards are designed to ensure food safety and customer satisfaction, as well as to protect the brand's reputation.
The weekly professional washing requirement is a specific example of the standards Crave sets for its franchisees. Franchisees must adhere to these standards to maintain consistency and quality across all Crave locations, whether they are traditional restaurants or mobile food trucks.