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๐Ÿšš For Tampa Bay Food Truck Owners

Get Steady Community Bookings โ€” Without the Favoritism or Hidden Fees

Join Food Truck Around's partner network and access monthly HOA and neighborhood events across Tampa Bay. Fair rotation. Transparent fees. Built by a food truck owner who knows exactly what you're dealing with.

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70+Partner Trucks
MonthlyRecurring HOA Events
10%Flat Fee โ€” No Hidden Charges
$0Sick Fee โ€” No Penalties

We Know What You're Dealing With

Our founder Amy Makarski runs a food truck herself. This network was built to solve the real problems operators face every day.

โŒ What Most Food Truck Owners Face

โŒChasing events and constantly searching for the next booking
โŒBooking services with favoritism โ€” the same trucks get all the slots
โŒHidden fees and changing percentages that eat into margins
โŒForced to use third-party ordering platforms that charge your customers $1/order
โŒ$50 sick fee penalties when emergencies happen
โŒSlow communication, last-minute chaos, no logistics support
โŒUnpredictable income that makes planning impossible

โœ… The Food Truck Around Difference

โœ…Monthly HOA and neighborhood events โ€” recurring, reliable bookings
โœ…Fair rotation based on community preferences and performance โ€” not relationships
โœ…Transparent, flat 10% fee โ€” no surprises, ever
โœ…No forced third-party platforms โ€” protect your full margins
โœ…No sick fee โ€” we work together to find solutions when things happen
โœ…Clear communication, confirmed logistics, parking instructions included
โœ…Steady monthly bookings you can actually plan your schedule around

What You Get as a Food Truck Around Partner

We invest in making our partner trucks successful โ€” because when you win, the community wins and our program grows.

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Monthly Event Access

Get access to a calendar of HOA, neighborhood, corporate, and community events across greater Tampa Bay every month.

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Fair Rotation System

Scheduling is based on community feedback, cuisine variety, and fairness โ€” not on who you know. Every truck gets a real shot.

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Promotion & Exposure

Your truck gets spotlighted in community newsletters, event announcements, and social media content. We help people discover you.

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Real Feedback Loop

We share community feedback with you so you know what's landing and what to adjust. Continuous improvement, not guesswork.

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No Platform Lock-In

We never force you to use specific ordering platforms that cut into your customer's pockets. You run your truck your way.

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A Partner Who Gets It

Amy runs a food truck. We understand your margins, your schedule, your challenges. We built this to fix what's broken.

Who Makes a Great Partner Truck

We're selective because our communities deserve quality, dependability, and variety. Here's what we look for in new partners.

๐Ÿ† Quality Food

Your food is what keeps residents coming back. We look for trucks that take pride in their product and consistency.

๐Ÿ“ž Reliable & Communicative

Show up when you say you will. Respond when we reach out. Community events depend on dependable operators.

๐Ÿšš Proper Licensing

All partner trucks must hold valid Florida food truck permits, health department certifications, and proper insurance.

๐ŸŒฎ Diverse Cuisine

We're always looking to expand our cuisine categories to give communities more variety. Specialty and unique concepts welcome.

๐Ÿ˜Š Community-Focused Attitude

HOA events are family-friendly environments. We look for trucks that value the community experience โ€” not just the transaction.

๐Ÿ“ Tampa Bay Based

We primarily work with trucks based in the greater Tampa Bay area so we can serve communities throughout the region reliably.

Apply to Join Our Partner Network

Tell us about your truck. If it's a good fit, we'll be in touch within 1โ€“2 business days.

Questions? Reach out directly:
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What Our Partner Trucks Are Saying

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"Amy is great with all aspects of booking. She actively promotes food trucks with all her accounts and even helped me design marketing tools. She has fair prices and wants everyone to do well at her bookings, and looks out for clients and customers as well. I will continue to book with her!"

Kara Pirolo
Local Guide ยท Google Review
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"Amy is amazing to work with! Her communication is always clear, professional, and friendly. She consistently brings in great food trucks that are reliable, high-quality, and a big hit with residents."

Jessy Perez
Google Review
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"We host a twice-monthly Food Truck Night and have been doing it for over 10 years. Partnering with Food Truck Around to handle our bookings has been the best decision for our program."

Gabe Elmore
Google Review

Partner Program FAQ

What is the service fee structure?
We charge a flat, transparent 10% service fee from trucks โ€” deducted from event sales. There are no hidden fees, no platform charges, and no sick fees for genuine emergencies. What you earn stays yours minus 10%.
How does the rotation and scheduling work?
Booking slots are offered based on cuisine variety, community preferences, and performance history. We actively rotate trucks to keep community events fresh โ€” and the same trucks don't monopolize the schedule. Every active partner gets fair access.
What if I have an emergency and can't make an event?
Life happens. We do not charge sick fees or emergency penalties. We ask for as much notice as possible so we can coordinate a replacement for the community. Reliability matters, but we understand real-world situations.
Do you require us to use any specific payment or ordering platform?
No. We never force you to use third-party platforms that charge your customers extra. You use whatever point-of-sale system works for your truck and your customers.
How many events per month can I expect?
This varies by your cuisine type, location flexibility, and the current event calendar. We're honest: new partners typically start with 1โ€“2 events per month and grow from there as communities request them. We'll give you a realistic picture during the application process.
Is there an application fee or commitment?
No application fee and no long-term contract required to join. We want partners who want to be here โ€” not ones locked into something they resent.

Ready for Steady Bookings Without the Hustle?

Apply today and let's build something that works for your truck and your schedule.

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