Financial and regulatory dynamics of food trucks: a biblio-metric synthesis for accounting and economic research
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: 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.
DOI: 10.14419/az1kg860
Language: English
Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4410706181