10/01/2026
Surf Side California Street Food – Established Food Truck Business for Sale
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia (serving the entire Okanagan Valley)
Business Overview
Surf Side California is a well-established, award-winning California-inspired street food truck operating since 2013. Founded by Ian and Heidi Locket, the business brings authentic Baja California / Southwest coast flavours to the Okanagan — specializing in bold, creative tacos, burritos, and street-food classics made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
The concept was inspired by the founders’ time living in San Diego and their love of California beach/surf culture. It has built a strong local following through consistent quality, friendly service, and a fun surf-side vibe. The trucks regularly appear at popular locations including festivals, markets, and private/corporate events and catering across the Okanagan and surrounding areas.
Signature offerings include:
• Famous Fish Tacos
• Crispy Shrimp Tacos
• Poké Surf Tacos
• Carne Asada and California Burritos
• Plant-based and veggie options
• Surf Side Totchos, pickle chips, cinnamon churros, and more.
The business has earned multiple local awards, including Platinum Food Truck (Kelowna Community Votes), #1 Food Truck recognitions, Best Food People’s Choice, and other festival and magazine accolades.
What’s Included (Turnkey Package)
• Fully equipped food truck (mobile commercial kitchen)
• All kitchen equipment, serving gear, and operational inventory
• Established brand name, recipes, and proprietary sauces
• Social media accounts, website, and customer following
• Catering and event systems
• Transferable permits/licenses (subject to regulatory approval)
• Training and transition support from the current owners
• Access to regular locations, Festivals, Events and Catering relationships.
Supplier contacts and products.
Why This Opportunity
• Proven concept with 13+ years of operation and strong brand recognition in a tourism-driven market
• Flexible mobile model — no fixed lease; operate at high-traffic beaches, events, festivals, markets, private /corporate catering
• Dual revenue streams: daily/street service + higher-margin catering, festivals and events
• Lifestyle-friendly business in the beautiful Okanagan with strong seasonal demand and growth potential (additional trucks, expanded catering, or permanent locations have been explored in the past)
• Ideal for an owner-operator and small team passionate about quality street food and exceptional customer service.
Asking Price (per food truck)
$195,000 CAD Kelowna Local Food Truck(catering and local events)
$195,000 CAD Festival Food Truck (festival circuit included)
This price reflects the established brand, equipment, reputation, and turnkey nature of the business.
Financials: Detailed revenue, cost of goods, and cash-flow figures are available to serious buyers upon signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
Reason for Sale
The current owners are ready to pursue new opportunities after more than a decade building this beloved local brand.
Next Steps
Serious inquiries only. Please contact for a confidential discussion, to request the NDA and financial package, or to arrange a viewing of the truck and operations.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
This is a rare chance to take over a recognized, turn key, award-winning California street-food brand with an existing customer base in one of British Columbia’s most desirable food-truck markets.
