Food Services - Business Valuation Services

The Food Trucks Association of Canada (FTAC) seeks a student or student group collaboration to support its efforts to strengthen the Food Truck and greater street food industry.  FTAC believes that it is important for a business at any stage to know and track its value over time. The Association is considering a number of tools & platforms relating to business valuations. FTAC would like to fully test the assumptions of these platforms, business valuation programs / applications, to assess their suitability for conducting or developing a business valuation process for food trucks and other mobile food businesses in Canada. The project aims to understand how these apps calculates valuations, what models they use, and whether they accurately reflect the unique aspects of the food truck industry.

Business Basics: Business Planning Tools and Templates for Food Trucks

The primary objective is for students to develop a series of well-researched checklists or self-assessments tailored to food truck operators, caterers, food stands and craft food producers at different phases of their business journey (START, LAUNCH, GROW, EXIT). These resources should help operators understand their current status and provide actionable insights for improvement.

Business Basics: Guidance for Major Equipment Asset Purchases

The central aim is to equip food truck operators, caterers, food stands and craft food producers with the tools and knowledge needed for making informed major equipment purchases. Students will develop a comprehensive guide and decision-making tools that focus on evaluating new vs. used equipment, financing options, and other key factors such as maintenance, care, and service.