Financial and regulatory dynamics of food trucks: a biblio-metric synthesis for accounting and economic research

This bibliometric review analyzes the scholarly landscape of research on food truck businesses from 2000 to 2025, with a focus on account-‎ing, financial management, and economic regulation. Using a systematic search strategy and bibliometric tools, 243 documents from 185 ‎sources were examined. The analysis identifies growth trends, key contributors, influential publications, and emerging thematic areas within ‎the field. Findings reveal that although research on food trucks has expanded significantly, financial and accounting dimensions remain ‎underexplored compared to themes like food safety and urban governance. Key journals and institutions contributing to the literature were ‎mapped, and patterns of international collaboration were highlighted. Thematic evolution indicates that financial literacy, regulation, and the ‎function of food trucks in urban informal economies are receiving more multidisciplinary attention. This study emphasizes the need for ‎more research to fill in the gaps in food truck entrepreneurs' sustainable business plans, regulatory frameworks, and financial practices. ‎This analysis offers useful insights for scholars, decision-makers, and practitioners working in accounting, economics, and entrepreneurial ‎governance by combining historical patterns and pinpointing areas for future research‎.