Glad you found the Food Truck Beacon!

Find food trucks
live near you.

The gap between a great food truck and a hungry customer is just location.

Open Food Truck Beacon
Prefer the app? Get it on mobile
Download on theApp Store Coming soon toGoogle Play
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Built for both sides of the window
For food lovers

LIVE Food Trucks

  • Live map — see every truck broadcasting near you right now
  • Favorites — follow the trucks you love and find them instantly
  • One-tap directions — get there before they sell out
  • Pan anywhere — explore trucks in any city, not just yours
For truck owners

Food Truck Owners:

  • Live GPS broadcast — customers see you the moment you go live
  • Direction alerts — know when someone's heading your way
  • Simple one-button tap to get your pin on the map
  • Your own QR code — every scan brings a new customer into the app with your truck already favorited
How it works

It's so simple. That's the point.

No complicated accounts, menus, or schedules. Just live food trucks, right now.

01

Open the app

It runs right in your browser at app.foodtruckbeacon.com or you can download the app. Finding trucks is free; launch your own beacon with a subscription.

02

Find a truck or share yours

Customers open the map and see which food truck owners are broadcasting right now.

03

The connection happens

Hungry people find great food. Truck owners find new customers.

See it in action

One app makes it happen.

Swipe to explore the app.

Live map showing nearby food trucks

Live truck map

Truck detail card

Truck details & directions

Favorites screen with live trucks

Follow your favorites

Truck setup screen

Easy truck setup

Beacon live dashboard

Beacon is live

QR code and direction alert

QR code & alerts

Owner truck view on map

Your truck on the map

← swipe to explore →

Get started

Find Real Live Food Trucks

Food trucks push a button to go live on the map whenever they're serving, so hungry people nearby can find them. It runs right in your browser — or download the app.

Open Food Truck Beacon

Works on any phone or computer — no download, no account needed to look around.

Also on mobile
Download on theApp Store Coming soon toGoogle Play
Pricing

It's like a beacon.

Find food trucks for free — or broadcast yours with a subscription. No tiers. No catches.

For Customers
Free, no ads.

Browse the map, follow favorites, get directions. No account required.

For Truck Owners
$19 / month

Cancel anytime.

  • Unlimited beacon broadcasts
  • Live GPS on the customer map
  • Direction request notifications
  • Update truck name and status anytime
  • Your own QR code that shares your truck

Subscribe and manage right in the web app — cancel anytime from your account. (On the iPhone app, billing is handled through the App Store.)

Stay in the loop

Join the pilot.

Drop your email to get on the wire.

No spam. Just a heads up when Food Truck Beacon rolls out near you.

Contact

Please reach out with questions.

This is still new; kindly excuse the chaos as we grow the network.

support@foodtruckbeacon.com

Current response time: 1 business day

Common questions

Quick answers

Whether you're eating or cooking, here are some general questions with answers:

Do hungry customers need to pay?

No. It's completely free to find food trucks on the map. No account required to browse.

How do I cancel my subscription?

In the web app: open your account menu and tap "Manage subscription" to cancel anytime — your access continues until the end of the billing period. If you subscribed through the iPhone app instead: Settings → Your Name → Subscriptions → Food Truck Beacon → Cancel.

How do I delete my account?

Open the app → tap your account icon → select "Delete Account" and all your data will be permanently removed from the server. This action cannot be undone. Cancel your subscription separately first to avoid future charges.

Why did a truck disappear from my favorites?

If a food truck owner deletes their truck, it will automatically be removed from your favorites list.

What happens to my beacon when I drive away?

Your beacon automatically stops broadcasting your live location if you move more than 250 feet from where launched it. No ghost locations confusing customers, and no customers showing up at your house because you forgot to turn off your beacon. You can restart the beacon at any time to reset.

Can I update my menu or daily status?

Yes. You can optionally update your truck name and daily menu status from your dashboard to let customers know what you're serving before they head over.

Is my location private when the beacon is off?

Yes. When the app is off, your location is not shown whatsoever; the app doesn't request, collect, or transmit your location. The app only knows your location if you turn your beacon to "ON" and see it turn green.

My beacon isn't showing on the map.

Check that location permissions are set to "Always" in your phone Settings. Toggle your beacon off and back on. Still having trouble? Email us.