Earn points. Climb ranks. Collect badges.
Every time you discover a food truck, rate a dish, or share a review, you earn Scout Points. Climb the Scout Ranks and unlock Merit Badges as you explore the best food your community has to offer.
Free to join · Earn rewards just by doing what foodies do
Four steps to start your Scout Journey
No check-ins, no purchases, no gimmicks. Just explore the food truck scene and get rewarded for being part of the community.
Explore & engage
Discover food trucks, favorite the ones you love, rate the dishes you try, and write reviews to share your experience.
Earn Scout Points
Every meaningful action adds Scout Points to your lifetime balance. The more you engage, the faster you climb.
Climb the ranks
Your Scout Points move you up through Scout Ranks - from Rookie Scout all the way to Scout Legend.
Collect merit badges
Hit milestones and unlock Merit Badges that mark your achievements. Build your collection over time.
Every action adds to your lifetime balance
Scout Points are your personal engagement score on Food Truck Scout. They never expire and they never reset - they're a running record of your food truck adventures.
- Favorite a food truck you love
- Rate the dishes you try
- Write reviews to help others
- Claim and complete your business listing
Scout Points
Earn as you explore
The more you engage with the food truck community, the more points you accumulate. Points determine your Scout Rank - and some badges come with bonus points of their own.
Example
Rate your first truck and you could earn points for the rating plus a first-rating bonus - stacking rewards as you go.
Climb from Rookie to Legend
Your Scout Points move you up through seven Scout Ranks. Each rank is a milestone worth reaching.
- 🥉
Rookie Scout
Every journey starts here.
- 🌿
Trail Scout
You're finding your footing.
- 🌮
Grub Scout
Now we're talking grub.
- ⭐
Senior Scout
A trusted regular on the hunt.
- 🎖️
Scout Leader
You lead others to great food.
- 🏆
Master Scout
Elite status among foodies.
- 👑
Scout Legend
The top of the Scout ranks.
Collect merit badges like a true Scout
Merit Badges are earned by hitting real milestones - discovering trucks, rating food, writing reviews, and building your business presence. Each one is a collectible mark of achievement.
Discovery Badges
Earned by exploring and favoriting new food trucks. The more you discover, the more you collect.
- First Find- Favorite your first food truck
- Grub Hunter- Favorite 5 different food trucks
- Food Truck Fanatic- Favorite 15 food trucks
- Menu Explorer- Rate dishes from 5 different trucks
Community Badges
Earned by rating and reviewing the food you try. Help other foodies discover the best bites.
- First Impression- Submit your first rating
- Food Critic- Submit 10 qualifying ratings
- Scout Reviewer- Write 5 qualifying reviews
- Trusted Scout- Write 20 qualifying reviews
Ownership Badges
Earned by claiming and completing your business listing. Build trust and stand out to customers.
- Truck Captain- Claim a food truck
- Venue Host- Claim a venue
- Park Ranger- Claim a food truck park
- Menu Master- Complete a full menu
Special Badges
Rare, limited-edition merit badges for early members and standout community members. Some are secret.
- Founding Scout- An original member of the community
- Early Explorer- Joined during the early days
- Secret Badges- Keep scouting to discover these
More than just points
Always have a next goal
Your Scout Journey page shows your next achievement and how close you are - so there's always something to chase.
Track your foodie journey
See your activity history, your rank progress, and your badge collection grow over time in one place.
Badges that mean something
Every badge represents a real action - not a button click. They're earned by genuinely engaging with the community.
Surprise & secret badges
Some badges are hidden until you earn them. Keep scouting and you might unlock something unexpected.
One identity, every role
Whether you're a foodie, a truck owner, or a venue host, you have one Scout identity and one lifetime balance.
Free for everyone
Scout Rewards is built into every account - no upgrade required. Just sign up and start earning.
Ready to start your Scout Journey?
Create a free account and start earning Scout Points with your very first favorite, rating, or review. Your merit badge collection is waiting.