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Equipment Financing for Food Trucks

Replace the griddle, add a generator, or build out a second unit. Spread the cost and keep your cash for food and payroll.

Finance My Gear

Equipment Financing

Keep the kitchen running without emptying the account

When a key piece of gear fails, the window closes. Financing the replacement lets you get back to service while your working cash stays put.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Why operators finance gear with us

Quick turnaround, minimal paperwork

Five-minute application and about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours if qualified.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ considered, with a soft pull to begin.

The full price before you agree

Your offer shows the total repayment amount up front. No surprise costs after you sign.

Payments you can forecast

The repayment schedule is laid out in your offer so you can budget around it.

Payroll before sales come in?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Your kitchen is your business

A food truck is a commercial kitchen squeezed into a vehicle. When the flat-top warps or the reach-in stops holding temperature, service stops. Equipment financing for food trucks spreads the cost of that gear so you can replace or upgrade it without draining the cash you need for food and payroll.

Common equipment we see

If the trouble is a breakdown mid-season, our food truck equipment repair funding guide covers what to do first.

Upgrade or replace: think it through

Before you finance anything, ask what the purchase changes. A larger fridge might mean fewer commissary runs. A quieter inverter generator might get you into events that ban loud units. A second fryer might shave minutes off each ticket during the lunch rush. Those are the purchases that tend to pay for themselves.

For illustration, an operator who keeps losing late-night brewery bookings because of a noisy generator might weigh the cost of a quieter unit against the bookings they are turning down. That's a clear case. A cosmetic upgrade that doesn't move sales is a harder one to justify on financed money.

How we review equipment requests

We look at about three months of business bank statements to understand your deposit pattern and existing obligations. FICO 500+ is considered, the first check is a soft pull, and no tax returns are required. Sole proprietors can apply.

Bring a quote or invoice for the equipment if you have one. It helps us understand what you need and helps you request a realistic amount.

Financing vs. paying cash

Paying cash for equipment feels clean, but it can leave the truck thin right before a busy stretch. If a new griddle wipes out the money you set aside for inventory and staff, you may end up turning down events or running short on product. Financing the gear keeps that operating cushion intact. On the other hand, if the purchase is small and your account is healthy, paying outright may be simpler. Look at your next two months of bookings, your typical slow week, and the repayment schedule in any offer, then choose the option that keeps the window open and the staff paid. There's no prize for draining the account to avoid a payment.

From quote to kitchen

  1. Complete the five-minute application.
  2. Share statements and your equipment quote.
  3. Review your offer, including the full repayment amount and schedule.
  4. Accept, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I finance used equipment?

Tell us what you're buying when you apply. We review each request based on your business and the purchase.

Can I finance a whole truck build?

Larger builds can be considered. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000 and depends mainly on your deposits and obligations.

Do I need perfect credit?

No. FICO 500+ is considered, alongside your deposit history.

What paperwork is needed?

About three months of business bank statements and, ideally, a quote for the equipment. No tax returns.

When will I know the total cost?

Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept.

Inverter generator $14,500.00
Fire suppression $5,800.00
Reach-in fridge $7,200.00
Trailer build $68,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Prepare these before you request equipment financing.

  • Get a written quote from the equipment seller
  • Explain how the gear will affect sales or costs
  • Keep business deposits in one dedicated account
  • Stay current on existing equipment payments

Equipment financing with us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually needed
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, financials
Tax returns
Not required
Usually required
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Several weeks typical
Cost clarity
Full repayment shown up front
Depends on lender

Get the right gear back in your kitchen

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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