Next we take a look at barley prices, which have remained high through the winter. Charlie Pearson, market analyst with Alberta Agriculture, says current prices in Lethbridge remain about $295 per tonne or about $6.40 per bushel.
A food truck seems like a low-cost business, but there are big expenses to consider. The cost of a food truck ranges from $50,000 for a new low-end model to $200,000 for a new top-of-the-line vehicle. A food truck seems like a low-cost business, but there are big expenses to consider.
1 Truck â $50,000 (purchase cost plus basic retrofitting) 2  Mobile Food Vending Unit Permit (bought on the black market) â $15,000 (2-year permit) 3  Commissary â $500 (per month); $6,000 estimate per year.  General Liability Insurance (for the business) â $3,500 (per year)