Trusted by 500+ food vendors

Never Miss a Permit Deadline Again

PermitWise automatically tracks all your food vendor permits, sends smart reminders, and tells you exactly what you need for each city you operate in.

98%
Renewal Success Rate
$2,500
Avg. Fines Prevented
4.9★
User Rating
5
Active
2
Expiring
0
Expired
1
Missing
Health Permit
Austin, TX
Active
Fire Safety Certificate
Austin, TX
14 days
Business License
Houston, TX
Active

Helping food vendors stay compliant in

Permit Problems Cost Real Money

Running a food truck is hard enough. Between health permits, fire inspections, business licenses, and city-specific requirements, it's easy to miss a deadline. And when you do, the consequences are brutal.

$1,000+
Average fine for expired permit
3 Days
Lost revenue while shut down
67%
Vendors miss at least 1 renewal/year
8+
Permits needed per city on average
  • Surprise shutdowns when inspectors find your expired health permit
  • Spreadsheet chaos tracking different expiration dates across multiple cities
  • Missing requirements because you didn't know a city needed a specific permit
  • Last-minute scrambles to renew permits before busy events
Features

Everything You Need to Stay Compliant

PermitWise handles the complexity of permit management so you can focus on what matters: serving great food.

Smart Permit Tracking

All your permits in one dashboard. See what's active, expiring, or missing at a glance. Never lose track again.

Automated Reminders

Get SMS and email alerts 30, 14, and 7 days before expiration. Inspectors won't catch you off guard.

City-Specific Guidance

Know exactly which permits you need in each city. We track requirements for 50+ cities and counting.

Document Vault

Store all your permits, certificates, and inspection reports in one secure place. Access them anytime, anywhere.

Inspection Checklists

Pre-inspection checklists ensure you're always ready when the health inspector shows up.

Team Access

Invite team members to help manage compliance. Everyone stays on the same page.

Event Integration

Connect with event organizers. See your compliance status for festivals, markets, and fairs before you apply.

For Event Organizers

Simplify Vendor Compliance

Running a food festival, farmers market, or fair? PermitWise helps you manage vendor compliance so you can focus on creating great events.

  • Instant Compliance Verification – See which vendors have valid permits before approving applications
  • Centralized Vendor Management – Invite vendors, review applications, and track compliance in one place
  • Reduce Liability – Ensure all vendors meet health, fire, and business permit requirements
  • Automated Notifications – Vendors get reminded about expiring permits before your event
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Downtown Food Festival

Published
24Applications
18Approved
15Compliant
Maria's Tacos ✓ Ready
Seoul Street Kitchen ✓ Ready
Sweet Treats Cart ⚠ 1 Missing
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You have 2 permits expiring soon. Let's keep you compliant.

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Active
2
Expiring
0
Expired
1
Missing

Your Permits Click to view details

Mobile Food Vendor Permit
Austin, TX • Expires Dec 15, 2026
Active
Fire Safety Certificate
Austin, TX • Expires Feb 1, 2026
14 days left
Health Department Permit
Houston, TX • Expires Feb 8, 2026
21 days left
Business License
Houston, TX • Expires Aug 30, 2026
Active
Food Handler Certificate
Texas State • Expires Nov 1, 2026
Active
Mobile Food Unit Decal
Houston, TX • Required for operation
Missing

Compliance Score

87%
Compliant

Recent Alerts

Fire Safety Certificate expires in 14 days
Today at 9:00 AM
Health Permit expires in 21 days
Yesterday at 9:00 AM

Required Permits for Austin, TX

6 permits

Mobile Food Vendor Permit

📍 Austin Public Health 🔄 Renews yearly 💰 $300-$500
Critical

Health Department Permit

📍 TX Dept of Health 🔄 Renews yearly 💰 $200-$400
Critical

Fire Safety Certificate

📍 Austin Fire Dept 🔄 Renews yearly 💰 $100-$200
Often Forgotten

Food Handler Certificate

📍 TX DSHS 🔄 Every 2 years 💰 $10-$25
Critical

Business License

📍 City of Austin 🔄 Renews yearly 💰 $50-$150
Often Forgotten

Special Event Permit

📍 City of Austin 🔄 Per event 💰 $25-$100
Event Required

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📱 SMS Reminders

PermitWise: ⚠️ Your Fire Safety Certificate expires in 14 days. Renew now to avoid fines. Visit permitwise.app to start renewal.

Today, 9:00 AM

PermitWise: 📋 Reminder: Your Health Permit expires in 30 days. We've prepared your renewal checklist.

Jan 8, 9:00 AM

📧 Email Alerts

✓ Smart Timing

Reminders sent at 30, 14, and 7 days before expiration — the perfect cadence to never miss a deadline.

How It Works

Get Started in Minutes

No complex setup. No lengthy onboarding. Just simple permit peace of mind.

1

Tell Us Your City

Enter where you operate and your business type. Takes 30 seconds.

2

See Required Permits

We show you exactly which permits you need, sorted by importance.

3

Add Your Permits

Enter your current permit details or mark what you're missing.

4

Stay Compliant

Get automatic reminders. Never miss a deadline again.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. No hidden fees.

Starter

For single-location vendors

$19 /month
  • 1 operating city
  • Email reminders
  • Document vault (50 docs)
  • Basic permit tracking
  • Email support
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Elite

For multi-location operations

$99 /month
  • Everything in Pro
  • Team accounts (5 users)
  • Event readiness dashboard
  • Apply to events & festivals
  • Organizer integrations
  • Dedicated support
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For Event Organizers

Host events and manage vendor compliance

A separate platform for event organizers to verify vendor compliance and streamline applications.

Organizer Plan

$79 /month
Unlimited Events Create and manage as many events as you need
Vendor Compliance Tracking See real-time permit status for all your vendors
Application Management Accept applications, approve vendors, manage waitlists
Custom Requirements Add insurance, certifications, or other requirements
Verified Badge Build trust with vendors through verification
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No credit card required • Cancel anytime

Testimonials

Loved by Food Vendors

See why hundreds of food businesses trust PermitWise.

"Before PermitWise, I got shut down twice for expired permits. Now I get reminders weeks in advance and my compliance score is 100%. Wish I found this years ago."

MR
Maria Rodriguez
Maria's Tacos • Austin, TX

"I operate in 3 different cities and keeping track of all the different requirements was a nightmare. PermitWise shows me exactly what I need for each location. Game changer."

JK
James Kim
Seoul Street Kitchen • Los Angeles, CA

"The inspection checklists alone are worth the price. Last health inspection, I scored a 98 because I was totally prepared. The inspector was impressed!"

ST
Sarah Thompson
Sweet Treats Cart • New York, NY
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PermitWise.

What is PermitWise?
PermitWise is a permit management platform designed specifically for food vendors. We help you track all your permits, get automatic renewal reminders, and know exactly which permits you need for each city you operate in.
How does the free trial work?
You get 14 days of full Pro plan access, no credit card required. After the trial, you can choose a plan that fits your needs or continue with limited free features.
Which cities do you cover?
We currently have permit data for 50+ major cities across the US, including Austin, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, San Francisco, and more. We're adding new cities every week. Even if your city isn't fully covered, you can still use our tracking and reminder features.
Do you file permits for me?
We don't file permits on your behalf, but we make the process much easier. We tell you exactly which permits you need, provide renewal checklists, auto-fill application forms (Pro plan), and remind you when it's time to renew.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes! No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime from your account settings. You'll have access until the end of your billing period.
Is my data secure?
Absolutely. We use bank-level encryption for all data. Your documents are stored securely in the cloud with automatic backups. We never share your information with third parties.

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