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October 23, 2025

Food Truck Equipment Financing: Complete Equipment List, Costs, and Lender Comparison

A food truck startup requires $50K-$200K in total investment, but equipment alone costs $25K-$50K. Here's exactly what you need, how much to budget, what financing actually costs by lender, and the approval timeline for each option.

October 22, 2025

Restaurant Equipment Financing by Concept: QSR, Fast Casual, Fine Dining, Ghost Kitchen

A $50K equipment package works fine for a ghost kitchen. A QSR needs $150K+. Fast casual demands $400K-$800K. Fine dining? You're financing $1M+ in equipment alone. Here's exactly what each concept actually needs—and what financing actually costs by restaurant type.