The Ultimate List of Commonly Installed Food Truck Appliances
At M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks we've installed just about every appliance imaginable into a food truck or concession trailer. This list compiles the most commonly requested appliances to be installed onboard a mobile food unit. If you don't find the device you need on this list, not to worry. Our motto is: "If you can dream it, we can build it." We've received countless one-of-a-kind requests during our 15+ years in the custom manufacturing industry and welcome the opportunity to execute your vision. Beyond just appliances, check out our previously published equipment checklist here for information about ovens, refrigerators, [...]
Two Ways Hiring a Consultant Can Help Grow Your Food Truck Business
Today's blog post features one food truck / restaurant owners experience deciding whether or not to hire a restaurant consultant for his business and the lessons learned. We hope you enjoy this special post! I expected hard work when I started a food truck business. What I didn’t see coming were the mental challenges I would need to conquer to be successful. I think of these as my “mental blocks.” These blocks are the things preventing me from reaching the next level in my business. My first mental block was overcome when I decided the approach my business not as [...]
Video: Isuzu Rolling Grind Coffee Truck Conversion
Although Isuzu's aren't typically outfitted to food trucks, it can be done! This truck will be the mobile unit of the Rolling Grind coffee truck. This video walk-through takes you on a guided vehicle before it's been wrapped so the exterior will look different once this is complete. We hope this video gives you some great ideas of what can be done with an Isuzu! As you can see on this Isuzu the kitchen area is not connected to the cab. On most food trucks these two areas are connected so keep that in mind if this is important to [...]
Would You Accept Bitcoin on Your Food Truck?
Would you accept Bitcoin for your food truck? Bitcoin... You may have seen it reported in the news or heard relatives discussing it at the holiday dinner table. In the second half of 2017 to the beginning of 2018, the topic seems almost inescapable if you pay any attention to financial news reports. Some experts believe cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are the future of money and a more efficient way to store value than in banks. Others like investing legend Warren Buffet, believe these new forms of money will "certainly end badly" and this is nothing more than a [...]
Custom-Built Audio Test & Hearing Exam Medical Trailer Tour
Mobile audiology clinics are an efficient way for audiologists to bring important healthcare to the patients that need these services the most. Whether you want to serve senior citizens that may have difficultly traveling, patients that live in remote areas, employees on a job-site, or even help in crisis situations, a medical trailer designed to provide audio tests and hearing exams can help you accomplish these goals. At M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks, we custom design and build medical trailers with your specific needs in mind. Before we begin work on any project, we sit down with you in person [...]
John Stossel and the Fight For Fair Food Truck Regulations (Video)
Investigative journalist and broadcaster John Stossel and ReasonTV, published a new story titled "The Fight Against Food Trucks" earlier this month. The goal of the report was to find out if food trucks really are "bad" for restaurants as some politicians have claimed. Are food trucks just part of healthy competition or are they rouge businesses that aren't playing by the rules? Stossel aims to find the answer to this question in the video below that runs approximately 5 and a half minutes. So far this report has received over 20,000 views on YouTube alone. https://youtu.be/Y4dEtNFJ1bw The Advantages of Food [...]
Triple Jay's Pizzeria in Fayetteville Expands to Second Pizza Truck
At M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks, we're honored to have the best customers and clients in the mobile food industry. We view it as an incredible compliment when a customer returns for a second build to expand and take their business to the next level. This is exactly what happened with Triple Jay's Pizzeria based out of Atlanta, Georgia. The original food truck continues to serve the business well, but Triple Jay's Pizzeria was ready to take it up a notch for the 2.0 version of their vehicle. The vision Triple Jay's Pizzeria brought for their second food truck was to [...]
Restaurant VS Food Truck: Which is Right For You?
Trying to decide between starting a restaurant or food truck? You're not the first culinary entrepreneur that's faced this difficult decision. In fact, many current food truck owners originally planned to start restaurants, but after realizing they would need $500,000 (at least) to get their concept open decided to explore a more affordable mobile food unit instead. Bottom line, when it comes to deciding whether or open a restaurant versus a food truck there's no one sized fits correct choice. There are distinct advantages and disadvantages to each business model that we will explore in today's post. You'll need to [...]
How to Legally Dispose of Gray Water For a Food Truck
Whether your operating a food truck or trailer, you need to consider how to properly dispose of "gray water" for your business. How you remove gray water is critical from a legal perspective and you'll face stiff fines or have your vending license revoked if you fail to meet this requirement. On top of the legal ramifications, disposing of this waste water correctly is the right thing to do. It ensures that your waste won't make anyone sick or backup sewer systems of your local municipality. In case your unfamiliar with the term "gray water" already, it's the waste water [...]
The Vegetable Express Brings Vegan Comfort Food To Colorado
Drive 15-miles west of Boulder, Colorado and you'll find a small community tucked in the Rocky Mountains called Nederland or simply "Ned" to the locals. According to the 2010 census this community has only 1,445 residents. But this funky little town has a lot more in store for visitors than you might expect based on the size. There are a variety of eclectic shops, stunning natural beauty and more recently The Vegetable Express. The Vegetable Express is a mobile food unit that opened it's doors in November, 2017 with the goal of offering vegan comfort food to the residents and [...]