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Street Vendors in the US: Market Research Report

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Street Vendors Market Research Report | NAICS 72233 | Aug 2012

Rolling along: While the food truck craze will wane, demand for specialty foods will support growth

IBISWorld’s Street Vendors market research report is a comprehensive guide to market size and growth prospects. Our industry reports offer strategic industry analysis of the factors influencing companies, including new product developments, economic, lifestyle and demographic influences, distribution and supply chain factors and pricing issues. Full analysis accompanies our data forecasts to illustrate how the market responds to emerging industry trends.

Report Snapshot
Market Share of Companies
There are no companies with a dominant market share
Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$1bn
Annual Growth 07-12
8.4%
Annual Growth 12-17
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Profit
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Employment
15,523
Businesses
3,525
Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

Keep on trucking

Demand for food trucks and street vendors has soared in the five years to 2011, and revenue will continue to grow steadily during the next five years. With consumer spending back on track, firms will incorporate unique and healthy food options to entice customers. Though competition from other restaurants and food establishments will remain strong, vendors will provide quality and personal service to gain revenue... purchase to read more

Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter

The Street Vendors industry is an anomaly in the food-service sector. It has managed to surge ahead despite a weakened economy, rapid rise in unemployment and increasing awareness of the health risks associated with high-fat, salty and sugary diets. In the face of these obstacles, the industry has developed an array of specialty, gourmet and ethnic offerings that have taken most major metropolitan areas by storm. Over the five years to 2012, revenue is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 8.4%. In 2012, revenue is expected to grow an additional 4.2% to $1.5 billion.

As the economy fell deeper into a recession and unemployment rose, consumers became more selective about how they spent disposable income... purchase to read more

 


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What is the Street Vendors Industry?

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or non-motorized carts. The establishment is the main location from which the caterer route is serviced, not each cart or vehicle. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in providing food services from vehicles, such as hot dog carts and ice cream trucks.

Industry Products
Traditional street vendorsMobile food preparation vehiclesIndustrial catering vehicles
 
Industry Activities
Mobile non-alcoholic beverage standsMobile coffee cartsMobile food concession standsIce cream truck vendorsLunch wagonsMobile food standsMobile refreshment standsMobile snack standsStreet vendors of food


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