Turn Your Food Truck Dream
‍Into a Real Business

Food Truck University is a hands-on accelerator that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, coaching, and access to capital needed to launch and sustain successful mobile food businesses.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2026!

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What Is Food Truck University?

Start or Grow Your Food Truck Business with Food Truck University

What Food Truck University Offers

  • A specialized accelerator program for food truck entrepreneurs, whether you’re just getting started or already running your business
  • Powered by Flagship Enterprise Center and Bankable, with a focus on practical, business-ready skills and support

What You’ll Gain

  • Access to a commercial kitchen
  • Personalized coaching to help address your unique business challenges.
  • Hands-on training tailored to running a successful food truck business
  • Flexible business financing options through Bankable to support your startup or expansion needs

How the Program Supports Your Success

  • Equips you to be prepared for launch and long-term growth
  • Helps you navigate real-world challenges like compliance, equipment decisions, cash flow management, and marketing
Food Truck University food truck parked in front of the Flagship building
Flagship Food Truck University food truck in front of the Flagship building

FALL 2026 SCHEDULE

Wednesdays, Sept 30–Nov 11, 10 am–12 pm
Wednesday, Nov 18, 10 am–1 pm

All sessions will be held at Flagship Enterprise Center.

APPLY NOWA young man looks at the menu displayed on a food truck at Flagship Enterprise Center.
Josh Zacchaeus, Director of Venture Development, stands in front of the Flagship Food Truck University branded food truck.

Who It’s For

Food Truck University is ideal for:

  • Aspiring food truck owners with a strong idea but limited experience
  • Existing food vendors ready to formalize or grow
  • Entrepreneurs looking for a lower-cost entry into the food industry
  • Individuals seeking hands-on support, coaching, and access to capital

Help us shape the future of Food Truck University.

Join an upcoming focus group session.

We want to hear from you! If you’re interested in being a part of Food Truck University once it launches, join a focus group session. Each session is two hours long.

Your experience and insight will help us to shape the curriculum and offerings. Plus, we’ll pay or reimburse you for your Madison County Mobile Food Permit, a $150 value!

Upcoming Dates and Times

Location: Flagship Enterprise Center, 2705 Enterprise Dr, Anderson, IN 46013
Focus groups will resume in early Fall 2026. Sign up below to get information about upcoming dates and times.

  • April 14th, 2–4pm
  • April 15th, 10am–12pm

What You'll Do

  • Engage in Q&A about being a food truck owner
  • Participate in activities that share food truck challenges

What You'll Get

  • Heavy appetizers and drinks will be served
  • Flagship will pay or reimburse you for your Madison County Mobile Food Permit

Requirements for Food Permit Reimbursement

  • Participate in the focus group discussion
  • Stay for the entire session

Want to attend an upcoming session? Simply fill out the form below.

APPLY FOR Food Truck University

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 cohort.

Questions? Contact incubation@flagshipenterprise.org

  • April 14th, 2–4pm
  • April 15th, 10am–12pm
        APPLY NOW