Start a food truck business in Edmonton
Which permits do I need to open a food truck in Edmonton?
Start with Edmonton’s Food Truck/Food Cart business licence. City-property roaming, events and private property have different requirements.
Application steps
- Apply online for the Food Truck/Food Cart business licence.
- Check the mobile-vending operating rules and applicable health and safety documentation.
- For events on City property, apply to the approved-vendor list with the licence, insurance and required unit information.
- For private property, obtain the owner’s permission.
Before you open the official service
- Proposed locations and whether you will attend events
- Vending-unit details and health/safety documentation
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
The current mobile-vending program page distinguishes roaming from events; older general category pages and PDFs may describe earlier rules. Confirm site-specific restrictions before operating.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
Prepared by Active K Digital from the linked public guidance. Read our source approach.