Food Trucks Factory

What Food Trucks Factory does

Food Trucks Factory is a Portugal-based manufacturer and transformation specialist for mobile commercial vehicles, founded in 2014 and branded under the Street Move group since 2018. The company designs, builds, and customizes food trucks, trailers, kiosks, vintage vehicles, and pop-up retail units from its manufacturing facility in Cartaxo, Santarém district. Core production technology centers on fiberglass molding for replica designs inspired by iconic vehicles (Piaggio Ape, Citroën HY, Airstream, Pão de Forma, Elétrico, Americana, Chevrolet Step-Van) plus panel sandwich construction and integration of full commercial kitchen systems (refrigeration, cooking equipment, water, electrical). The product portfolio spans build-to-order custom vehicles, a rental fleet for short-term event use, after-sales consulting, and mobile pop-up store solutions for brand activations.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom manufacturing sales (quote-based pricing with no public list), supplemented by recurring rental income (Elétrico Azul, Chevrolet Step-Van) and professional services including marketing consulting. The go-to-market combines a direct commercial team, website quote requests, social media presence, event participation, and channel partners such as O'Truck PARK in France. The company serves two principal customer segments: entrepreneurs and small food business owners seeking mobile entry into street food with lower upfront cost than traditional restaurants, and enterprise brand marketers using mobile vehicles for activations, product launches, and experiential campaigns. Notable enterprise customers include Hotel Hyatt Regency Lisbon, Coca-Cola, Nescafé, Estrella Galicia, Galp Electric, Sporting CP, Pingo Doce, Lagunitas, and Oceanário de Lisboa, with the Angolan market entered in September 2024 alongside partners Beluga and Caviar. The company operates across 8+ countries (Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Brazil, Angola) and has won the 'Escolha dos Profissionais' industry award five times in eight years.

Name

Food Trucks Factory

Legal name

Food Trucks Factory

Website

https://foodtrucksfactory.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Truck Manufacturing

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120), Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Trucks (Motorized) (THAFAHAA), Food Trailers & Towable Kitchens (THAFAHAB), Mobile / On-Site Catering (Food Trucks for Events, Pop-Ups) (THAFAIAJ), Food Truck & Mobile Catering Coordination (HSACAGAG)

Keywords

• Food truck manufacturing
• Mobile food vehicles
• Custom vehicle fabrication
• Mobile retail solutions
• Food truck rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Santarém

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Food Truck Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and transformation of custom food trucks and mobile commercial vehicles to client specifications. The company creates bespoke vehicles for entrepreneurs, restaurants, and brands.
2. Food Truck Rental: Short and long-term rental of fully equipped food trucks for events, festivals, and temporary business needs. Includes vehicles like Elétrico Azul and Chevrolet Step-Van.
3. After-Sales Support and Consulting: Complete customer support from marketing consultancy to production and vehicle transformation, including ongoing maintenance and equipment upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Food Trucks Factory designs, manufactures, and transforms custom mobile food vehicles and trailers, including replica models of iconic designs such as Piaggio Ape, Citroën HY, Airstream, Pão de Forma, Elétrico, and Americana. The company also rents equipped food trucks for events and offers mobile pop-up store solutions and marketing consulting for brand activations. All builds are tailored to client specifications with full electrical, water, and commercial kitchen integration.

Product overview

Food Trucks Factory operates as a manufacturer and transformation specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobile commercial vehicles and trailers. The core offering includes custom-built food trucks alongside replica models inspired by iconic designs (Piaggio Ape, Citroën HY, Airstream, Pão de Forma, Elétrico, Americana). Supporting product lines encompass kiosks, bicycles/carts, vintage vehicle restorations, containers, hot dog carts, caravan-style trailers, and van-based Plancher units. The company also provides rental services (Elétrico Azul and Chevrolet Step-Van fleets) for temporary needs and mobile pop-up store solutions for brand activations. A full support service includes marketing consulting alongside manufacturing. The product architecture follows a build-to-order model with extensive customization options for equipment, finishes, and branding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verso Move: Parent/sister brand involved in vehicle transformation and innovation partnerships

Products and services

• Custom Food Trucks Custom-built mobile food trucks designed for street food operations, events, and brand activations, including full production, transformation, and customization services.
• Piaggio Ape Replicas Replica trailers inspired by the iconic Italian Piaggio Ape combining vintage charm with modern functionality for street food businesses.
• Citroën HY Replicas Replica trailers modeled after the classic Citroën HY van offering vintage French styling with contemporary mobile commerce capabilities.
• Airstream Replicas Trailers inspired by the aerodynamic American Airstream design featuring fiberglass tops and sides with panel sandwich construction for premium street food operations.
• Pão de Forma Replicas Iconic bread-shaped trailers combining vintage Portuguese charm with modern functionality for mobile food businesses.
• Elétrico Replicas Trailers replicating the classic Portuguese electric tram design offering a distinctive vintage aesthetic for mobile food operations.
• Americana Replicas American-style cabin replicas in fiberglass featuring Portuguese identity, combining modern design with iconic street food aesthetics.
• Chevrolet Step-Van Complete van-based food trucks built on Chevrolet Step-Van chassis featuring electrical systems, water systems, and customizable commercial kitchen equipment.
• Americana Quiosque New kiosk model featuring chassi with wheels and casters, electrical system (single-phase 32A), LED interior lighting, hot water system, stainless steel countertops, cold storage, and customizable exterior finish.
• Quiosques (Kiosks) Fixed or mobile kiosk units for various commercial applications including food service, beverages, and retail operations.
• Bicicletas/Carrinhos (Bicycles/Carts) Compact bicycle and cart-based food units offering high mobility for coffee, ice cream, and light food service operations.
• Veículos Vintage (Vintage Vehicles) Classic and vintage vehicle transformations including original Bedford and Citroën HY vehicles, restored for mobile commercial use.
• Contentores (Containers) Custom-built shipping container conversions for permanent or semi-permanent mobile food installations.
• Hot Dog Carts Compact hot dog carts featuring dual bain-marie for sausages, bread compartment, and topping containers for street events.
• Estilo Caravana (Caravan Style) Caravan-style trailers with side opening in 2 panels, electrical systems, and storage for mobile food operations.
• Plancher/Furgão (Van-based Trucks) Van-based food trucks built on Peugeot Boxer, Renault Master, or Fiat platforms with 4x2.10m box in 25mm sandwich panel construction.
• Atrelados (Trailers) Various trailer models including Pão de Forma, Kombi, HY, Step-Van, and container styles for diverse mobile food applications.
• Food Truck Rental - Elétrico Azul Rental of blue electric-style food truck trailers for events, brand activations, fairs, or temporary projects with flexible daily, weekly, or long-term options.
• Food Truck Rental - Chevrolet Step-Van Rental of Chevrolet Step-Van food trucks ready for immediate use at events, brand activations, fairs, or temporary projects.
• Mobile Pop-Up Stores Custom mobile retail solutions for brands to launch products, create consumer impact, and benefit from lower costs than traditional stores with adjustable locations.
• Marketing Consulting Full support from marketing consulting to vehicle production or transformation, helping clients develop street food concepts and mobile business strategies.
• Used Food Trucks (Novos e Usados) Ready-to-roll new and used food trucks for immediate deployment, including fully equipped used vehicles such as the Carrinha Pizza (Pizza Van).

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ meals served through FOODTRUCKS ARE SAFE initiative in Portugal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CaselanicoreTechnology or Integration · 20 September 2024Verso Move (parent company) signed agreement with Caselani for distribution of vehicle transformation kits in Portugal. Caselani specializes in Citroën transformation kits and this partnership strengthens Verso Move's automotive innovation capabilities.
• UnileverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnilever appears as a partner in company marketing materials and events. Unilever brands have been involved in food truck projects and activations supported by Food Trucks Factory.
• Street MovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStreet Move is the parent company that created Food Trucks Factory brand in 2018. The company operates as part of the Street Move/Verso Move group focused on mobile business solutions.
• Go-Pods Micro CaravanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for micro-caravan production and development. Created unique projects like the Teatro Paraíso transforming vintage vehicles into mobile spaces.
• NestléminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported the FOODTRUCKS ARE SAFE initiative, a COVID-19 response campaign that served meals to frontline healthcare workers using Food Trucks Factory vehicles.
• Associação Street Food PortugalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partner supporting street food industry initiatives and the FOODTRUCKS ARE SAFE campaign.
• Chef ChakallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity chef who operated Food Trucks Factory vehicles during the FOODTRUCKS ARE SAFE initiative and other events, bringing visibility to the brand.
• O'Truck PARKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distributor and operator that purchased 14+ food trucks from Food Trucks Factory for distribution in the French market.
• Luis RatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner who developed the Angola expansion project with partners Beluga and Caviar to introduce food truck concepts to the Angolan market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks: US-based specialty trailer and food truck manufacturer offering customized mobile food units; comparable product portfolio and target SMB entrepreneur buyer profile to Food Trucks Factory's custom build business.
• Cruising Kitchens: Custom food truck and specialty vehicle builder serving enterprise brands and entrepreneurs in the US; closely comparable to Food Trucks Factory in the brand-activation and entrepreneur customer segments.
• Prestige Food Trucks: US-based custom food truck manufacturer offering build-to-order mobile food vehicles with full kitchen integration, directly comparable to Food Trucks Factory's custom build and upfit model across product category and customer base.
• Farber Specialty Vehicles: US manufacturer of specialty mobile food and vending vehicles including food trucks and trailers; comparable in the custom build-to-spec, multi-equipment integration approach Food Trucks Factory uses for its European clients.
• American Custom Coach: US specialty vehicle builder focused on custom conversions including food trucks and mobile commercial vehicles; comparable custom-build, customer-spec, and brand-activation capabilities to Food Trucks Factory.
• Foodtruck Company BV: Netherlands-based food truck manufacturer and supplier serving European entrepreneurs and brands; closely comparable to Food Trucks Factory as a direct European competitor in custom food vehicle manufacturing.

Others

• Webasto: German automotive supplier of vehicle roof, heating, and refrigeration systems; a relevant ecosystem/adjacent participant supplying refrigeration and HVAC components that Food Trucks Factory integrates into its custom food vehicles.

Broad incumbents

• Utilimaster: US manufacturer of commercial vehicles, walk-in vans, and specialty upfits including mobile commercial applications; broad incumbent that competes for the upfit segment of the commercial vehicle value chain relevant to Food Trucks Factory.
• REV Group: US-listed manufacturer of specialty vehicles including commercial and mobile commercial units; an incumbent whose scale and breadth contrast with Food Trucks Factory's focused, niche European food truck franchise.
• Winnebago Specialty Vehicles: Large US specialty vehicle manufacturer with broader portfolio (RVs, commercial shells) that includes custom mobile units; a broad incumbent that overlaps with Food Trucks Factory's specialty vehicle manufacturing category but operates at much larger scale and across multiple end uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FoodTrucksFactory
• Instagraminstagram.com/Foodtrucksfactory
• Pinterestpinterest.de/foodtrucksfactory/_created
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/food-trucks-factory

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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