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Common questions about SpotServe

What is SpotServe?
SpotServe is a marketplace connecting food trucks and pop-up bars with venues that have underutilized outdoor space — breweries, hotels, office parks, festivals, and more.
How much does it cost?
SpotServe is free to join and free to browse. We only charge a small service fee when a booking happens — 12% for operators and 3% for venues. Just like Airbnb.
Is listing my venue really free?
Yes — always. There's no cost to list, no monthly fees, and no contracts. You only pay a small 3% service fee when an operator books your space.
When does SpotServe launch in my city?
We're rolling out city by city. Join the waitlist and we'll notify you as soon as we launch in your area. Founding members get locked-in pricing forever.
Who can list on SpotServe?
Any food truck, pop-up bar, or mobile food/beverage operator can sign up. Venues include breweries, hotels, office parks, fairgrounds, retail centers, casinos, and more.
How do payments work?
Operators pay venues directly when they book. SpotServe processes payments securely and handles the small service fee automatically.

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Popular spots near you

247 spots available near you
Downtown business district
🔥 Top Earner
Millennium Park Plaza
4.97
Downtown Chicago · Lunch rush spot
Mon–Fri · 11am–2pm
$85 / day
Brewery patio
New
Riverside Brewing Co. Patio
4.89
West Loop · 2 spots available
Fri–Sun · All day
$60 / day
State fair festival
High Volume
Illinois State Fair Grounds
4.95
Springfield · 8 spots · Seasonal
Aug 8 – Aug 18 only
$220 / day
Corporate office campus
Midtown Corporate Campus
4.82
Schaumburg · 3 spots · Captive crowd
Mon–Fri · Recurring available
$45 / day
Nightlife entertainment district
Late Night
Wicker Park Bar Row
4.91
Wicker Park · Pop-up bar spot
Thurs–Sat · 8pm–2am
$110 / night
University campus
UIC Student Union Quad
4.78
University Village · 2 spots
Mon–Fri · Sept–May
$50 / day
Construction site
Hidden Gem
290 Expressway Construction Site
4.85
West Side · 200+ workers daily
Mon–Sat · 6am–2pm
$30 / day
Hotel parking lot
The Grand Hotel Parking Lot
4.72
River North · 4 spots available
Daily · All week
$70 / day
Park tourist spot
Navy Pier Park Entrance
4.93
Streeterville · Tourist traffic
Weekends · All day
$95 / day
Stadium game day
Game Day
Guaranteed Rate Field Lot B
4.88
Bridgeport · Game days only
Home game schedule
$180 / game day
Private event rooftop
Premium
Rooftop Event Space — The Shire
5.0
Gold Coast · Pop-up bar ideal
By request · Guaranteed min.
$350 / event
Food truck downtown
Just Listed
Fulton Market Loading Dock
4.80
West Loop · Tech company corridor
Mon–Fri · Lunch only
$65 / day

Spots near you

$85 / day
$60 / day
$45 / day
$110 / night
$50 / day
$30 / day
$95 / day
How It Works

Three steps to your
next great spot.

01
🗺️

Browse Available Spots

Search by location, spot type, date, and price. Filter by downtown, brewery, festival, university, and 9 more categories.

02
💬

Connect & Book Direct

Message venue owners, negotiate your terms, and lock in one-time or recurring weekly bookings — no middleman, no cold calls.

03
🚀

Show Up & Serve

Roll in, set up, and start earning. Build a loyal following at spots you love while venue owners profit from unused space.

Spot Types

Find the right spot
for your business.

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Downtown & Business
64 spots available
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Breweries & Taprooms
38 spots available
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Festivals & Fairs
22 spots available
 🎶
Nightlife & Entertainment
41 spots available
 🎓
Universities & Colleges
19 spots available
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Construction & Industrial
31 spots available
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Parks & Tourist Spots
27 spots available
 🥂
Private Events
15 spots available

Have space? Make it pay.

Whether you own a brewery, hotel parking lot, office park, or empty field — SpotServe turns unused space into a revenue stream. Listing is always free.

  • ✓List your space at no cost, ever
  • ✓Breweries — offer food without running a kitchen
  • ✓Hotels — activate parking lots and patios
  • ✓Office parks — keep employees on campus at lunch
  • ✓Set your own schedule and pricing
List Your Space Free →
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⭐ Verified Venue
Riverside Brewing Co.
Brewery Patio · West Loop, Chicago
Monthly Revenue
$1,840
Bookings
24
Rating
4.89 ⭐
The Community

More than a marketplace.
A place you belong.

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Operator Forums

Share spot reviews, tips, and vendor intel with operators in your city who actually get the grind.

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Venue Reviews

Rate every spot you book so the whole community knows what to expect — foot traffic, facilities, and more.

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Local Chapters

City-based groups that share intel on the best spots, upcoming festivals, and hidden gems nobody else knows about.

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Operator Profiles

Your public-facing page that showcases your brand and attracts the best venues to reach out to you.

Chicago Operators · #spot-intel
247 members
🌮
Maria V. — Taco Libre
2m ago
Locked in the 290 construction site — 200+ workers, zero food nearby. Best kept secret in the city 🔥
#hidden-gems
🍹
Derek M. — Sip & Roll
14m ago
State fair apps just opened for August — last year was my best weekend of the whole year. Don't sleep on it.
#festival-alerts
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Jamie T. — The Rolling Bun
1h ago
The Wicker Park brewery partnership is a game changer. They send overflow every Friday — mutual win all the way.
#brewery-spots
How SpotServe Makes Money

Free to join.
We only win when you win.

Just like Airbnb — SpotServe is free to join and free to browse. We only charge a small service fee when a booking is made. No subscriptions. No monthly fees. No risk.

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Food Trucks & Pop-Up Bars
12%
service fee per booking
  • Free to create a profile
  • Free to browse all venues
  • Only pay when you book a spot
  • 12% added on top of spot price
  • No monthly subscription ever
Example booking
Spot price$100
SpotServe fee (12%)$12
You pay$112
Join Free as an Operator
⚡
Simple & Transparent
SpotServe only makes money when a booking happens. That means we're motivated to find you the best spots and the best operators — every single time.
Join SpotServe Free
Browse venues Free
List your space Free
Monthly subscription Never
Hidden fees Never
🏢
Venues & Property Owners
3%
service fee per booking
  • Always free to list your space
  • Free to manage your listings
  • Only pay when you earn
  • Keep 97% of every booking
  • No monthly cost ever
Example booking
Spot price$100
SpotServe fee (3%)-$3
You receive$97
List Your Venue Free
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Secure payments powered by Stripe
⭐
Verified venues & operators
📞
Direct support from the SpotServe team
Now Accepting Signups

Join SpotServe.
Before We Launch.

Get founding member pricing, early access to the best spots in your city, and be part of the community that's changing how food trucks and pop-up bars do business.

  • ✓Founding member pricing locked in forever
  • ✓First access to spots in your city
  • ✓Direct line to the SpotServe team
  • ✓Venues always list free — no credit card needed
🔒 No credit card required · Free to join · Cancel anytime
🔒 Always free for venues · No contracts · Cancel anytime
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Thanks for joining SpotServe. We'll be in touch at your email address with early access details and founding member pricing before we launch in your city.

Questions? Email us at brian@spotserve.co

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