One of the most common questions we get asked about starting a Mobile food trailer business is; How do I go about the process? What Should I do next? What should I consider?
Maybe you know you want to start a Mobile Business, but haven't decided what to sell exactly. Maybe you will sell food or some kind of concessions like most people, or maybe you will go more towards the retail route, or perhaps this is about expanding the outreach of your current mobile business; whichever scenario you are in, Arete Food Trailers will help you consider some thought processes and questions to build a map of where and how you will be approaching this food trailer mobile business.
FOOD RELATED BUSINESSES
Food related operations are the most common avenue that people want to pursue, making it also the most competitive of any business to pursue, but a food stand can be a great place to start a business because we all want to try something new and delicious, and its something any passerby can afford.
When your starting a food truck, you obviously first have to come up with the product. If you don't know what food to sell or are in contemplation mode, start off with the bigger picture, ask yourself "What Need am I filling?" or "What Problem am I solving?"
These are the 2 questions that form the basis of every business.
For example, let's say you have a location in mind, a hip young college town, where kids are looking for something affordable, fatty, and delicious for when they go out drinking with their friends; just from analyzing the location and situation, you can narrow down your options quite a bit, and get to thinking more about the crowd and situations your business will be serving.
The customer comes first, so if you have your grandma's delicious cookie recipe, but there are already 50 cookie stands in your area, your customer already has that need filled right? So then maybe you take that cookie stand and put ice cream in the middle, and now your food cart stands out as the one with ice cream! This is where a little creativity goes a long way.
Once your have a number of good ideas for your food cart, then you can begin to think about the logistics or operations of it all.
For example, If your dealing with hot food, do you want to work with propane or electric?
This is another question that is frequently asked when starting a mobile food cart; if you're going fully electric, consider what size generator will be required to power everything. Larger generators typically have louder noise levels and are a bit more expensive.
Whereas going with a fully propane setup, you will have to consider a location to fill up your tanks daily, and you will also have to consider the cost of installing propane lines into your trailer with a master plumber which can range around $2,000
We have many blogs on www.Aretefoodtrailers.com/blog discussing all the various questions to ask yourself when prepping to start a business, or anyone from our team is here at your request to answer any phone call, video chat, email, DM, or Text, feel free to consult with us on any of your business questions, we are here to help!
RETAIL BUSINESSES
Retail mobile operations typically have a much easier time when they are setting up a concession trailer or cart business because there are less regulations in general, not having to deal with the health department per say.
The most common retail operations using a mobile vending trailer include:
Mobile Flower Shops or Mobile Florist Carts
Mobile Clothing Stores
Mobile General Stores
Pet Supply Trailers
Mobile Pet Grooming Trailers
Mobile Billboards
Information & Service related businesses are popular as well
Arete has partnered up with a few big name companies that use our units as a great eye catching platform to draw in customers who pass by at fairs, farmers markets, our outdoor malls.
5 Things to Consider for your Retail Stand;
1. The need of a unique, eye catching setup; i.e. the Arete Rounder models shown below.
2. The functionality, practicality of a unit (Easy to tow, light weight to push by hand, small size)
3. Something with a low investment cost for new first time vendors.
4. The zoning regulations in the city (Can you setup in that location?)
5. Permits needed to sell in a designated location short term or long term.
EXPANDING ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES
If you have an established business, it may be a good idea to setup a mobile concession cart for a few reasons. This past year in 2020, we have seen the potential that a pandemic can have on the world and the economy. Businesses that were established brick and mortars in many communities for generations have been forced to shut down because of COVID. Arete has received more inquiries in 2020 for businesses needing to go mobile than ever before, and the trend is only increasing as more businesses start to see the potential upside to having the option of working on their own independent terms.
Arete's value and cookie cutter style of production quality, make us the ideal way to launch or expand a franchise or chain business.
Our dealership program outlined here on our website, is geared specifically for this; providing wholesale discounts on an already discounted mobile food trailer option, which allows a low startup cost to increase brand recognition in multiple mobile locations.
Upsides & Considerations for taking your business mobile;
-Lower overhead costs, no monthly leases.
-Freedom to diversify your location for vending.
-Freedom from heavy regulations like govt shutdowns/lockdowns.
-Adaptability and Versatility.
-Take your business on the road, traveling to out of state fairs, etc.
-Low startup cost versus a traditional brick & mortar.
With all the upsides of starting a mobile business, we not only see first time business owners take advantage of starting a mobile food trailer, but also established corporations and large companies have been using food concession trailers as a way to expand their own offerings and marketing.
Our low cost mobile businesses have even helped large Mall chains bring another price point in their vendor offerings and attract new businesses to these low startup costs.
With the attractive look and customization options for branding, a mobile trailer or cart business is a good option for any business big or small.
For any additional questions about ordering bulk units, dealers, or franchising, we do encourage people to feel free and give us a call (909) 246 9972 or send an Email to info@aretefoodtrailers.com
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