Your bio should say what you serve, where to find you this week and link to your website schedule and menu. Keep the handle and name consistent with your Google profile and truck wrap.
Bio template
"[Cuisine] food truck in [city]. This week’s stops + menu ↓ [website link]. Catering: [link]"
Tips
- Pin a post with how catering works
- Use highlights for menu, schedule, catering
- Same name and photos as your Google profile
Worked example
Mia rewrites her bio: "Korean BBQ tacos in Tampa. This week's stops + menu below. Catering for offices and parties." The link goes to her website schedule page. She pins three posts: how catering works, this month's specials and a menu photo. Her Google profile and truck wrap use the same name and logo.
Common mistakes
- Bio without a location
- Link to an outdated page
- Different names across platforms
- No catering mention
Making the link work harder
Point the bio link to a page that answers the top questions in seconds: where you are today, the menu and how to book catering. Avoid link pages with many options; customers in line want one tap to the schedule.
Consistency across platforms
Use the same truck name, logo, colors and short description on Instagram, Facebook, Google and your website. Customers who find you in one place should recognize you in another. When you change the name, logo or website, update every bio the same day.
Keep the bio fresh: if the week's main stop is a festival, mention it. Small updates show the account is active.
Sample bios
- "Wood-fired pizza truck in Denver. This week's stops ↓ Catering for parties and offices."
- "Vegan street food, Austin. Find us + menu at our site. Book us for events."
- "Family-run Cuban truck in Miami. Today's location and catering ↓"
Using stories for daily stops
Post a quick story each morning with the stop, hours and a link to the schedule page.
Measuring bio clicks
Add a simple tracking parameter to the bio link so you can see how many website visits come from Instagram.
Common questions
Should I use a link-in-bio service?
You can, but your own website schedule page keeps everything in one place you control.
Should my handle match my domain?
Ideally yes, so customers can find you easily across platforms.
Should I post daily locations on stories?
Yes, stories are useful for daily updates; keep the website schedule as the master.
How often should I post?
Consistently, such as several times a week, with real photos.
Should I use highlights?
Yes, for menu, schedule, catering and reviews.
Should I include hours in the bio?
Hours change by stop, so link to the schedule instead.
Should I run Instagram ads?
Small, local ads promoting a new stop or catering can work; track results before spending more.
How do I get more followers?
Post real food and stops consistently, tag hosts and events, and ask happy customers to follow at the window.
Put your menu and schedule in one easy-to-share place
A simple website gives customers your current menu, where you are parked this week and a way to book catering, all from one link.
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