THE CHUCK WAGON
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Phase 1: Legal & Business Formation (Weeks 1-2)
Register "The Chuck Wagon Food Truck Co., LLC" with Utah Department of Commerce
Obtain Federal EIN from IRS
Open business bank account
Apply for business credit card
Set up QuickBooks or accounting system
Phase 2: Truck Acquisition & Equipment (Weeks 2-4)
Purchase or lease food truck
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Verify 3-compartment sink installed
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Verify separate hand wash sink
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Install/verify hot water heater (110F+)
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Verify grey water tank is 15% larger than fresh water
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Install Type 1 Hood with Ansul fire suppression
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Purchase K-Class fire extinguisher
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Install Honda EU7000is generator OR hookup shore power
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Add vinyl lettering (4" high, both sides) - UPS Store Cougar Blvd
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Purchase cookie warmer (countertop)
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Purchase misting fan (Home Depot Ryobi)
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Purchase muddler and bar tools
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Get custom logo rubber stamp made ($35)
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Phase 3: Commissary Secured (Weeks 3-5)
Identify 3-5 potential restaurant partners
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Pitch commissary partnership ($200/month offer)
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Sign Commissary Agreement form
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OR: Sign commercial kitchen lease (Timpanogos/Revolving)
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Establish dump/fill schedule
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Submit signed agreement to Utah County Health Dept
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Phase 4: Permits & Licenses (Weeks 4-6)
Apply for Provo City Business License ($300)
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Submit truck for Utah County Health Department inspection
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Obtain Utah County Mobile Food Permit ($500)
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Schedule Provo Fire Department inspection
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Obtain Fire Inspection Report
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Bryce obtains Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe)
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All employees obtain Utah Food Handler Permits
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Phase 5: Insurance & Financial (Weeks 5-6)
Get general liability insurance quotes (3+ companies)
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Purchase liability + vehicle insurance ($350/month)
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Set up Square/Clover POS system
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Order business phone line
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Set up business website/social media accounts
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Phase 6: Initial Inventory (Week 7)
Costco Business Center (SLC)
Whole Tri-Tip (untrimmed, ~$8.50/lb) - 50 lbs
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Frozen Tater Tots (30 lb bag) - 2 bags
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Frozen Cookie Pucks (80ct case) - 2 cases
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Lemons (50 lb case), Onions (50 lb), Mushrooms (10 lb)
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Provolone cheese (5 lb)
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Sam's Club (Provo)
Mayo, nacho cheese, sour cream
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Sugar (50 lb bag), salt, pepper, spices, bacon bits
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Chef'Store (Orem)
Red checkered paper boats (1000ct), cups (500ct), lids (500ct)
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Kraft cookie bags (1000ct), napkins (5000ct)
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Plastic forks, straws, hoagie rolls
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Phase 7: Merchandise & Branding (Week 7)
Order Chuck Wagon branded t-shirts (50 units)
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Order Chuck Wagon hats (50 units)
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Print loyalty punch cards (1000 cards)
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Order reusable grocery bags (100 units)
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Order Bible bags (25 units)
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Phase 8: Marketing & Launch Prep (Week 8)
Create Instagram/Facebook/TikTok accounts
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Design and print menu boards
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Plan soft launch (friends & family)
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Secure Provo Farmers Market vendor spot
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Create promotional materials
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Run "Coming Soon" social media campaign
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Final Pre-Launch Inspection
Deep clean entire truck
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Test all sinks (hot water, drainage)
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Stock hand wash sink (soap, towels)
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Check all thermometers in refrigeration
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Organize all storage areas
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Have all permits ready for inspector review
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Pass Utah County Health Department inspection
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Pass Provo Fire Department inspection
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GRAND OPENING!
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