The Clyde Dogs Truck Concept
New by design. Blue by choice.
The Clyde Dogs concept imagines the same proposed new 20-foot commercial mobile-restaurant platform as Clyde Burgers. If built, the kitchen would be configured for fast service, foot-long dogs, aggressively fried sides, heavy frozen-product staging, and a fry line that is not interested in moderation.
A new-build standard — on paper, for now.
Under the Clyde Foods concept, every truck would begin as a new build to the proposed standard. New is the brand.
Lobos Dogs Factory
Go from the truck hardware to the food itself: dog quality, bun standards, toppings, chili, assembly flow, and special-order discipline. Enter the Dogs Factory →
“If you can still see the dog, the chili was shy, and shy is not a Clyde Foods value.”
— Lobos
The Platform
What the truck would be.
Standard Clyde Dogs · 20-foot truck
See the kitchen from above.
The Frying Department This is not a fryer. This is a frying station. Clyde Dogs is deliberately fryer-heavy. The current planning specification uses three full-size high-efficiency fryer vats plus a twin-pot specialty fryer, creating five independently controlled fry zones. The entire line is supported by commercial oil management, frozen staging, heated landing, oversized ventilation, and specialty tools. Show frying equipment Hide frying equipment
Five independent fry zones.
Different products, different temperatures, less cross-over, faster recovery, and enough capacity to keep the line moving when everybody decides they want fries at the same time.
Three full-size high-efficiency commercial fryer vats
One twin-pot specialty fryer with two independent fry zones
Programmable digital cook controls for every fry zone
High-recovery burner package for sustained rush volume
Integrated commercial oil-filtration system
Filtered-oil pump-back and return system
Fresh-oil top-off reservoir and controlled fill system
Enclosed waste-oil evacuation connection
Oil-quality testing and monitoring station
Extended fry-basket hanger and drain rack
Dedicated stainless fry dump and landing station
Dual overhead heated holding / heat-lamp rails
Perforated draining and short-hold pans
Dedicated seasoning and finishing station
Foot-long and oversized specialty fry baskets
Onion-ring and large-product baskets
Fine-mesh baskets for small specialty items
Dedicated fry skimmers, crumbs screens, and filter tools
Wall-mounted spare-basket storage rack
Low-temperature frozen-product staging beside the fry line
Undercounter freezer drawers for high-volume fry items
Full-size reach-in freezer for back-stock
Stainless heat shields and splash protection
Fire-rated stainless wall package around the fry battery
Extended Type I hood sized for the complete fry line
High-capacity commercial exhaust system
Integrated make-up air for the cooking line
Commercial grease-baffle filter bank
Automatic wet-chemical fire-suppression coverage
Dedicated emergency gas shutoff / appliance isolation
K-class fire extinguisher at the fry station
Dedicated fry-line task lighting
Everything Else The rest of the kitchen is not exactly shy either. The frying operation is the headline, but Clyde Dogs still needs a complete commercial kitchen around it. Show kitchen equipment Hide kitchen equipment
36-inch commercial flat-top griddle
Dedicated hot-dog steaming / holding equipment
Bun steamer and warmer
Refrigerated prep table
Reach-in refrigerator
Additional undercounter cold storage
Hot-holding cabinet for peak service
Three-compartment sink
Dedicated hand sink
Commercial hot-water system
Fresh- and gray-water tanks
Commercial shore power
Roof air conditioning
Stainless work surfaces and walls
Commercial non-slip flooring
Large customer service / pickup window
Planning Cost
The frying department costs money.
Clyde Dogs carries a higher planned truck cost than Clyde Burgers because the kitchen is built around a much larger frying operation, additional freezer capacity, commercial oil management, heavier ventilation and suppression, and substantially more specialty fry equipment.
Informational only — not a price quote.
Clyde Foods does not sell trucks. These figures represent Clyde's estimates of what he would expect to pay to purchase and outfit a truck like the one described in this guide. They are planning estimates, not sale prices or offers to sell.
Component
Planning Estimate
New truck platform + 20' commercial bodyNew chassis and purpose-built mobile restaurant body.
$97,000
Base commercial kitchen + utility buildoutRefrigeration, sinks, plumbing, power, stainless interior, hot-dog equipment, griddle, holding equipment, and core utility systems.
$79,000
Premium Clyde Dogs frying packageFive independent fry zones, specialty fryer hardware, oil filtration and pump-back, fresh/waste-oil systems, heated landing, expanded frozen staging, heavy ventilation, suppression, and specialty baskets/tools.
$22,000
Clyde Dogs brand packageFull blue exterior wrap, permanent signage, service-area graphics, and unit identification.
$8,000
Technology packagePOS hardware, customer and kitchen displays, receipt printing, secure networking, connectivity hardware, communications equipment, mounting hardware, and required peripherals.
$5,000*
Opening smallwares + fry-line safety packageCommercial baskets, utensils, oil tools, thermometers, shelving accessories, sanitation equipment, safety gear, and operating smallwares.
$6,500
Delivery, title, registration + local fit-out reserveA planning reserve for getting the finished truck home and through final local requirements.
$10,000
Estimated sales / use tax — 9%†Planning allowance applied to the estimated $227,500 truck subtotal.
$20,475
Estimated ready-for-service Clyde Dogs truckIncludes the 9% planning tax allowance. Before food inventory, insurance, permits, opening payroll, and working capital.
≈ $247,975
Planning range including 9% estimated tax: approximately $237,075–$258,875. Working target: $247,975.
†Tax note: 9% is a planning assumption only. Actual sales/use tax, taxable basis, exemptions, registration-related taxes, and local rates vary by location.
Optional Upgrade Clyde XL Move up to a 26-foot long-haul platform with a dedicated sleeper, enclosed restroom, and the full five-zone Clyde Dogs frying operation preserved. Explore Clyde XL Close Clyde XL Estimated truck total ≈ $317,735 Includes 9% planning tax†
Long-Haul Clyde
More truck. Bedroom. Bathroom. Frying department intact.
Clyde XL replaces the standard 20' Ford F-59 platform with a 26' Freightliner M2 extended-cab sleeper platform. The sleeper provides a dedicated bed behind the cab, while the longer commercial body creates room for an enclosed restroom and still preserves the full Clyde Dogs frying operation.
26' Freightliner M2
- Extended-cab sleeper platform
- 26' commercial body
- Six feet longer than standard
- $139,000 base platform
- +$42,000 vs. Ford F-59
Sleeper
- Full-width bunk / mattress
- Overhead cabinets
- Charging
- Reading light
- Curtain or hard divider
4' Restroom Module
- Toilet
- Small hand sink
- Mirror / storage
- Ventilation
- Dedicated water heater
- Dedicated black tank
Frying Department Preserved
- Approximately 22' remains after restroom zone
- Full five-zone fry line retained
- Freezer staging and oil-management systems retained
- No downgrade from the standard Clyde Dogs kitchen
SpecificationStandardClyde XL
PlatformFord F-59Freightliner M2 extended-cab sleeper
Commercial body20'26' (+6')
Sleeping quartersNoneDedicated sleeper behind cab
BathroomNoneEnclosed toilet + hand sink + dedicated black-water system
Base truck/body price$97,000$139,000
Base-platform difference—+$42,000
Clyde Dogs XL planning cost
Standard Clyde Dogs truck subtotal$227,500
Freightliner M2 / 26' sleeper-platform upgrade+$42,000
Enclosed bathroom + plumbing / black-water allowance+$20,000
Larger-body wrap / finishing allowance+$2,000
Estimated Clyde Dogs XL subtotal$291,500
Estimated sales / use tax — 9%†+$26,235
Estimated Clyde Dogs XL≈ $317,735
The extra body length is intended to absorb the enclosed restroom while preserving the premium Clyde Dogs kitchen and five-zone frying operation. Clyde XL is larger so the long-haul configuration can add living and comfort capability without giving up the equipment that makes the standard Dogs truck work.
†Tax note: The 9% planning allowance is recalculated on the entire XL subtotal. Actual sales/use tax, taxable basis, exemptions, registration-related taxes, and local rates vary by location.
Optional Upgrade Clyde Road Armor Engineered lift, oversized all-terrain tires, Liquid Mirror wheels, heavy-duty brakes, steel protection, hydraulic leveling, and a proposed exterior lighting package subject to pre-installation review. The kitchen stays civilized. The truck does not. Explore Clyde Road Armor Close Clyde Road Armor Package +$75,000 Applicable taxes additional
Clyde Road Armor
The kitchen stays civilized. The truck does not.
This is not a cosmetic blackout package. Clyde Road Armor combines chassis, braking, wheel-and-tire, protection, leveling, fabrication, and lighting upgrades into one deliberately aggressive commercial-truck build.
Lift + Suspension
- Engineered 2–3 inch ride-height increase
- Commercial-duty shocks and supporting suspension hardware
- Corrected alignment and geometry
- Designed around the finished truck's operating weight
Tires + Liquid Mirror Wheels
- Six oversized load-rated commercial all-terrain tires
- Clyde Crown-Forged wheel design
- Ultra-reflective Liquid Mirror finish
- Diamond-cut facets and Clyde center caps
- Proposed illuminated hub treatment, subject to the pre-installation lighting review
Heavy-Duty Brakes
- Upgraded commercial braking package
- Heavy-duty rotors, friction material, calipers, and hydraulic components where chassis engineering permits
- High-temperature brake fluid and upgraded lines as required
- System matched to the wheel, tire, and finished vehicle configuration
Front Armor
- Heavy steel front bumper
- Full-width brush and grille guard
- Metal mesh grille treatment
- Integrated recovery points
- Front skid protection and recessed LED driving lights
Side + Rear Protection
- Extended fender treatment
- Protective lower-body cladding
- Heavy-duty side steps / tubular protection
- Reinforced rear bumper and corner protection
- Rear recovery hardware where chassis engineering permits
Automatic Leveling
- Commercial hydraulic leveling / stabilization system
- One-touch parked leveling
- Reduces body movement during service
- Helps keep the kitchen and refrigeration operating on a level platform
Proposed Lighting System
Clyde character. Reviewed before installation.
Clyde Dogs Road Armor explores blue accent lighting as a brand concept, not a guaranteed equipment specification. Before installation, the proposed lighting equipment, colors, placement, brightness, operating modes, and controls must be reviewed by a qualified vehicle upfitter, with applicable requirements confirmed with the relevant authorities. Features that cannot meet those requirements will be omitted or redesigned.
Proposed cab-mounted LED light bar
Proposed side scene lighting
Proposed grille lighting
Proposed underbody lighting
Proposed rear flood / scene lighting
Proposed illuminated wheel-hub treatment
Solid-color options, subject to review
Event effects only where permitted
Design review required: No unrestricted or while-driving use is promised. The review must address restrictions on installed equipment as well as its use, including red/blue and flashing effects. Parked or private-property use is not assumed to make a configuration permissible. Any necessary restrictions or interlocks must be specified before installation.
Clyde Road Armor planning package
Suspension / ride-height engineering$7,500
Oversized commercial all-terrain tires$4,500
Clyde Crown-Forged Liquid Mirror wheels + hub illumination$9,000
Heavy-duty brake upgrade$4,500
Front armor / grille guard / recovery / skid package$6,500
Rear protection / recovery package$3,500
Fenders / lower-body armor / side protection$4,000
RGBW lighting / scene-lighting system$5,500
Auxiliary controls / relays / wiring / power distribution$2,500
Automatic hydraulic leveling / stabilization$7,500
Underbody protection / corrosion treatment$1,500
Custom fabrication / calibration / engineering allowance$6,000
Estimated build cost$62,500
20% package allowance+$12,500
Clyde Road Armor package price+$75,000
Final suspension, brake, tire, lighting, recovery, and protection hardware remains subject to chassis engineering, payload, clearance, and legal requirements.
*Technology / service note: Certain technology, entertainment, communications, satellite television, connectivity, music, karaoke, and related services may require recurring subscriptions, commercial service plans, licensing fees, permissions, or usage charges billed periodically. Hardware and consumer subscriptions do not by themselves grant public-performance, public-display, or commercial-use rights. Public screenings, music, karaoke, sports programming, fight events, watch parties, and similar entertainment require appropriate commercial service terms, permissions, licenses, or an applicable legal exemption. Ongoing service and licensing costs are not included in the package estimates above.
Not Included Here
The truck is only one part of opening.
This page estimates the Clyde Dogs mobile restaurant itself. A complete startup plan also has to account for initial food inventory, permits, insurance, deposits, opening payroll, staff training, and working capital.
Those items belong in the launch budget even though they are not part of the truck-build estimate shown here.
Planning note: These figures are concept-development estimates intended to show what goes into getting the truck ready for service. They are not vendor quotes, purchase offers, or guarantees of final cost. Clyde Foods does not sell food trucks.