Concession Trailer or Custom Food Truck Business — Is It for You?
Do you love the Food Truck series on the Food Network? It looks fun and would allow you to own your own business. Perhaps, you want your own restaurant, but the idea is larger than what you’re ready to start with immediately. A mobile concession business is the perfect stepping stone to achieving that dream.
You may even have a successful restaurant alreadyand would like to expand, but do not wish to add the cost and headaches of a second restaurant. A concession trailer or custom food truck may be the perfect solution.
Is a mobile concession business really for you? What does it take to run such a business? Let’s take a look.
Cooking Is Your Passion
Is your passion for food and cooking?Gather your good recipes and test them out in a catering scenario to test what works best. Recipes make the difference. Keep them easy enough to make in the space offered by food trucks and concession trailers.
Financial Requirements
When you’re looking at the cost of the owning a food truck or concession trailer business, keep the following expenses in mind:
· Financing the cost of a truck or trailer is available. Make sure to have your business plan ready and know your credit score.
· For a concession trailer, you’ll specifically need a vehicle for towing it.
· Turning your food truck or concession trailer into your “mouthwatering moving billboard”, you’ll want the outside to catch attention as it travels from one location to the next or even when parked. This will include the cost of the exterior design. Look for a builder that has a graphics department that can design the exterior of your mobile kitchen, print and install it.
· As with any business, licenses and permits are needed. You have the cost of licensing and titling the vehicle(s), as well as business licensing, permits and insurance.
· The concession trailer or custom food truck needs to be equipped with prep, food, serving and cleaning supplies, as well as office equipment and supplies to run the business.
Needed Business Acumen
Just like running any business, you need to know more than just the food prep. It includes financials, management and people skills (for both customers and employees), knowing labor laws and requirements, marketing skills, and more. You should learn about and acquire the necessary permits and licenses from the city, county and state where you will be doing business.Insurance coverage, also, is a must.
Mobile concession businesses are great in this regard as they are scalable for growth and business acumen.
Other Needed Skills
Whether you purchase a concession trailer or custom food truck, you’ll want someone to know how to drive a truck or a vehicle pulling a trailer. Don’t worry if you have never done this — it’s easy to learn.
As you can see, it is best to have a plan and prepare to put your mobile food business dream into action. Planning for success is how you’re going to enjoy success.
The mobile concession business is booming more than ever now. It’s so easy to get into, it’s super flexible and can grow as you desire. It is a great life when you are suited to it!
Concession Nation at http://www.concessionnation.com. They’ve been building and designing custom food trucks and concession trailers for years, helping businesses across the world get into the booming mobile food industry.