Sioux Falls is the best-organized food truck market in South Dakota, which is a real advantage when you are starting out. Food Truck Fridays has run for a decade, Levitt at the Falls draws big summer crowds, breweries like Fernson and Remedy anchor the downtown scene, and large employers like Sanford and Avera drive steady weekday lunch demand. The city even publishes a map of where you can legally vend. It is a market you can plan a season around.
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Here is one of our recent builds:
We build the truck for it. We design around your menu, source and inspect the vehicle, and prepare the state plan review packet for the South Dakota Department of Health, then help you through the city’s Mobile Food Vendor permit, which runs $75 a year and involves Health, Fire, and Police sign-off. We build to the state Food Service Code, ARSD 44:02:07, plumb the water system to the state standard with a wastewater tank at least 15 percent larger than the fresh tank and a three-compartment sink, and build the cook line to the city’s 2021 fire code Section 319, meaning a Type I hood with UL-300 suppression, a Class K extinguisher, and propane under the 200-pound cap with a gas alarm. We also build to support the city’s insurance requirement of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
Sioux Falls sits near 1,450 feet with cold winters, so we insulate and heat the plumbing and size propane for the cold, which lets you work the shoulder seasons rather than shutting down in October. Most Sioux Falls builds run about six weeks and $50,000 to $100,000 depending on size and equipment.
For the full permit detail, see our Sioux Falls permit guide, or get a free quote to start.
What is included in every Zion build
Every truck and trailer we build comes with the same standard, no matter the city:
- NSF stainless steel surfaces and a layout designed around your menu and workflow.
- A Type I hood with UL-rated automatic fire suppression over any cook line that needs it.
- 1.5 inch insulation through the walls and ceiling, with extra insulation around the plumbing.
- Plywood cladding for a warmer, tougher, serviceable interior instead of bare metal.
- All wiring run inside conduit rather than buried in the walls, so it is protected from moisture and easy to service.
- Water, propane, electrical, and refrigeration sized for what you actually cook.
- Built to your local health and fire code so you pass inspection the first time, with the base vehicle sourced and inspected by us.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you build and deliver to Sioux Falls?
Yes. We build for Sioux Falls operators and deliver, built to pass the state license and the Sioux Falls Fire Rescue inspection.
Where do food trucks do well in Sioux Falls?
Food Truck Fridays, Levitt at the Falls, breweries like Fernson and Remedy, and weekday lunch demand from large employers like Sanford and Avera.
How much does a food truck cost?
A custom truck runs about $65,000 and a trailer $40,000 to $55,000, depending on your equipment and menu, and most custom builds are ready in about six weeks. We source and inspect the base vehicle as part of the build.
Do I need a permit to run in Sioux Falls?
Yes. You need the state Mobile Food Service license plus the city’s $75 Mobile Food Vendor permit, which involves Health, Fire, and Police sign-off. Our Sioux Falls permit guide covers both layers.