Food Truck and Trailer
Incubator Program
Do you dream of starting your own food business?
We have created a regional program that equips you with the education and experience you need to start your own mobile food business and even gain real-life experience running one of our food trucks or trailers.
This is a region-wide program and collaborative effort with the following West Virginia counties: Fayette, Greenbrier, McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Summers, Webster, and Wyoming.
Program Steps
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Graduate from BEDA's online Entrepreneur's Bootcamp "Starting a Business" Module
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Obtain Food Handler's Certificate
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Complete a Business Plan
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Complete BEDA Marketing and Customer Experience Training
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Ensure your menu is ready to go
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Complete Logistics Training
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Provide a valid Driver's License
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Complete Driving Course and a drug test/screening
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Enter into a formal agreement with BEDA
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Show proof of working capital, to pay for any and all expenses related to the business
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Once you’ve completed the steps above, and if you’re located in one of our service counties, you’ll have the opportunity to use one of our trucks or trailers for a 60-day trial period. This allows you to practice your skills and gain real-world experience. After the 60 days, you’ll return the equipment, and we’ll work with you to explore funding options and support you in launching your own truck or trailer.
The program aims to place aspiring entrepreneurs within the region who successfully apply for and complete BEDA's Program Training in a food truck or trailer for a trial period so they can test their menu and hone their skills. The goal is to mitigate the risk of a steep initial investment for aspiring food entrepreneurs while providing training in menu compilation, sourcing local ingredients, and best business practices.
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This program is supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Our Program Partners
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