Three Types of Food Truck Blueprints with Examples
There's a lot more that goes into the planning and manufacturing a food truck than most people think. Take for example the layout and installation of the cooking equipment inside the truck. As a straight-forward example, a tater tot truck would need to make sure they had deep fryers, a fridge to keep product cool, and a prep station to add all the yummy toppings like sour cream or chives. Another satisfied customer of Smokin' Bull Shack. Built by M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks. But having the tater tot equipment is installed in the food truck is not [...]
Do the Cottage Food Laws Apply to Food Trucks?
In 2013, a bill passed called the cottage food laws. These laws made it legal to sell small amounts of food using a home-based kitchen. While not all types of food businesses can be opened with the help of a cottage food law, the new law could create opportunities for you as a food truck vendor as well. The cottage food industry is continuing to grow. In a nutshell the cottage food laws were created to make it easier for micro-food businesses to get started. At the time of writing the maximum gross revenue a cottage food business [...]
Should Your Food Truck Use UberEats for Meal Delivery?
The technology transportation company Uber has already disrupted the taxi and transportation industry. Previously, taxis could charge pretty much whatever they wanted, provide bad customer service, and still operate a profitable business. That was until companies like Uber and Lyft entered the space, bringing in not only price competition but usually faster and better service. Now, Uber has its sight set on disrupting home food delivery the same way they did transportation. If you're not familiar with the Uber, here's how the platform works. An Uber customer will download and app to their phone and create a profile that is [...]
Can You Install a Bedroom in a Food Truck or Concession Trailer?
At M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks, we've been contacted to build all kinds of unique features into a mobile food unit including a bedroom and bathroom. From a build standpoint installing both a comfortable bedroom and functional bathroom is simple as a food truck has many similarities to an RV in terms of plumbing and electric. The addition of a bedroom can make a concession trailer a lot more comfortable to operate as well if you're planning to travel to different events throughout the summer or are participating in a competitive BBQ circuit. Having a place to rest within the [...]
What are the Most Common Food Truck Floor Plan Sizes?
What floor plan is right size for you? In this guide our goal is to outline the most commonly used food truck floor plan sizes and demonstrate the pros and cons of each. The ideal floor plan for you will depend largely on a combination of these three factors including: local laws, menu, and personal needs. Ready to find the right layout for your unique situation? Read on. Local Legal Requirements If you're just beginning the food truck research process, you may soon discover that your local health code requires your truck to be a certain size. One example is [...]
Five Awesome Custom-Built Mobile Video Game Trailers
Photo Credit: Major League Gaming Looking for a way to capitalize on the $16.5 billion dollar video gaming mega trend in the United States? One of the fast growing categories of mobile businesses we've seen in recent years is the rise of the video game party trailers. These trailers offer everything you need to host a truly memorable party for the serious gamer. These trailers combine all the creature comforts of home, including built-in sofas, gaming chairs, and a easily assess refrigerator stocked with everything from snacks to sodas. In addition to everything you would expect to find [...]
What is a Food Truck "Takeover?"
A food truck takeover is a marketing strategy where a company will update the branding on a food truck to generate awareness for their brand or product. There are numerous brands that have used this strategy from food and beverage to alcohol, pet supplies and even video game releases. One upcoming example of a massive food truck takeover event during the summer of 2017 is by specialty beer REDD's Apple Ale. A total of three branded REDD's Apple Ale food trucks will be criss-crossing the continental United States to help people discover this unique apple ale. Free samples of the [...]
Does it Make Financial Sense to Rent a Food Truck?
Depending on your needs, renting or leasing a food truck instead of buying can make sense from a financial perspective. In today's article, we outline some of the situations where it makes sense to rent instead of buy so you can make the right decision based on your needs. Generally speaking, if you plan to operate a food truck for any extended period of time it will be more affordable to buy the vehicle. Primarily because the cost renting a food truck on a monthly basis will be much higher than making a monthly loan payment. Renting a food truck [...]
Should You Invest in the Stock of a Food Truck?
Want to invest in a piece of a growing food truck franchise? The Grilled Cheese Truck is now seeking investors for their mobile grilled cheese concept that is extremely popular in Southern California. The Grilled Cheese Truck, founded in by Dave Danhi in 2009 has been featured across major media outlets from the Cooking Channel to Fox News and built a hungry following of over 100,000 across Twitter and Facebook along the way. According to a press release from the company, The Grilled Cheese Truck wants to use their investment capital to expand the business nationally and internationally with new [...]
Does Attending Craft Shows Make Sense For Your Concession Business?
Searching for new ways to increase revenue for your concession business? The often-forgotten craft show could be the answer to unlocking consistent profits in your area. In today's post we show you where to find these craft shows and things to look for when determining whether or not you want to test these events for your existing food business. Enjoy! Food vendors at a local craft show. Photo Credit: Pinterest Advantages of Art Shows From an economic standpoint, people at craft fairs are an ideal customer for a concession vendor. People that can purchase hand-made necklaces or custom [...]