A few tips before you start your food business:

#1 The Cost of Start up 

The costs of starting a food truck business are more than the vehicle, fuel, and food expenses, (but substantially less than a bricks and mortar restaurant).

You need to think about staff, growing your business, and general upkeep maintenance to keep your trailer in pristine condition.

#2 Licensing, Regulations, Insurance and Permits 

There’s a lot of paperwork and legal costs to get to grips with before you drive your food truck out on the road. In most cases, you can drive a mobile food business without a CDL, unless the vehicle is 26,001 pounds or heavier. Check with your state’s motor vehicle commission for specifics.

Get comprehensive insurance coverage that protects you, any passengers, your equipment, and members of the public. Make sure you have a good warranty (which comes standard with our trailers), to help limit out-of-pocket expenses like repairs. Register and license your business so you can acquire parking permits. Cities, especially big cities, have zoning laws that govern where people can park and where businesses can run so think where you will operate and cost out this element.

We know the mistakes people make and we make sure you don’t go down that route.

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In today's world, we like things fast! And food trailers are here to save the day. Aspiring to have a catering business or already have one?

Here is a list of items owning a food trailer can help in your restaurant or catering business, make your customers happy, and your business more efficient!

➔ No more food arriving cold, under-cooked, or over-cooked

➔ Timing is still important, but not dependent to the quality of food you are putting out

➔ You can move from location to location with ease, saving time in setting up - and cleaning up!

➔ Bonus! Using a food trailer for your catering business gives your guests the option to choose whatever they want to eat, rather than selecting from a small or set menu.

Where efficiency meets satisfying your customer's belly - your business will be the talk of the town!

#3 Have a Digital Marketing Strategy   

If you’re not into marketing, you need to learn fast. Even before launching, you should have a digital marketing and social media strategy. Your brand identity should be strong and work on and offline. 

➔ Make sure potential customers know where and when to find you - don’t set yourself up for failure!

#4  Learn From Your Competition

The food truck industry is very competitive. Do your research. Look at the gaps in the market and where it’s over-saturated, both by food type and location.

From this, it will give you an idea of what may be in-demand in your area. If the food trailers in your city sell similar products consider introducing something completely different to stand out from the crowd.