We're growing to serve the needs beyond mobile foods to include cottage & home made foods & craft batch producers. Join us!

Welcome! We're glad you're here!

Hello! We're the Food Trucks Association of Canada, or FTAC for short.

We're a lean, bootstrapped, nonprofit organization run by people who care deeply about this industry and the entrepreneurial spirit behind it since 2020.

Food trucks were just the start. Now we're building a movement to help more small food businesses get the support they deserve. Learn more about our work

Who we represent:

- Motorized food trucks, carts, and canteens
- Non-motorized food trailers, cycles, and push-carts
- Caterers and craft service providers
- Pop-up and event foodservice vendors
- Craft & Small Batch food & beverage producers
- Cottage-food producers like home bakers and confectioners
- Independently owned/operated cafes and bistros

FTAC was formed because no one was supporting mobile food operators the way the industry actually needed. Building industry credibility, navigating municipal bylaws, sourcing supportive partners, dealing with permits that change city to city — none of it was being addressed.

So we built something ourselves.

We're not here to collect dues and send you a newsletter. We're here to make it easier for you to build something that's truly yours.

Are you a:

Food truck operator?
Food truck that also caters?
Caterer who does pop-ups and markets?
Cottage food producer trying to navigate the rules?
Craft batch producer selling at markets, online, and anywhere you can?
Someone dreaming of opening a small café from your current cart or trailer?

...or some messy combination of all of the above?

We get it. You're exactly who we're here for and why we exist.

Small food businesses don't fit into tidy categories — and neither do we.

Wherever you're headed, our #1 goal is to help your business thrive.

Here's a few ways we can support your business:

YOUR VOICE TO
GOVERNMENT

Governments can't respond to each individual operator's concerns. That's where we come in.

As your industry association, we bring shared concerns to decision-makers — giving government a collaborative point of contact to gather input and shape policy.

Will we speak to all levels of government on your behalf?

Federal, provincial, and municipal? YES. 100%.

INFORMATION
& TRAINING

Food trucks are small businesses that have historically lacked the support infrastructure of restaurants and chains — until now.

We provide resources and training on topics that matter to you, in formats that fit your schedule. Workshops, conferences, webinars, focus groups — we've got you covered.

This association is ABOUT you and FOR you.

RESEARCH
& INSIGHTS

Want to understand how your business stacks up? Curious how your municipality compares to others across Canada?

We provide industry data and insights to help you plan and make informed decisions. We pursue in-house research and sponsored studies that benefit the entire sector — then share the findings with members.

Quality information and industry data helps you plan better for your business.

MARKETING, PROMOTION
& VISIBILITY

e're here to champion the food truck industry across Canada — its strengths, its value, and its people.

Through marketing and communications, we raise the profile of mobile food vendors with governments, media, and the public. Our goal is to change how people see this industry.

We're ready to tell your story.

GROUP BENEFITS
& PURCHASING

Think group insurance rates are out of reach for a small business? Think again.

As our membership grows, so does our collective buying power. That means better rates on insurance, supplies, and services — negotiated specifically for food truck operators.

Unlike other associations, your needs are our only priority. We negotiate with YOU in mind.

NETWORKING
& INDUSTRY NEWS

Connect with fellow operators who want to share experience, mentor newcomers, and move the industry forward together.

Stay informed with our free newsletters covering legislative changes that can have impacts on your business. We'll keep you posted on government programs, media opportunities, and other ways to grow your business.

Let's drive this industry forward, together.