How to Make a Truck to Sell Fast Food on the Beach
Entrepreneurs looking for opportunities in the recession have been drawn to the trend of mobile food vendors that are gaining momentum from coast-to- coast. Food trucks are popping up in business districts and on beaches. Vendors are utilizing social media such as Twitter and Facebook to market their location and their menus. Food trucks on the beach have warm weather and great location to add to their charm.
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Write a business plan that identifies the niche you intend to serve. Study the market and look for opportunities that match the strengths of your business. Choose a unique product or brand that will create an image that customers can relate to.
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Assess the equipment needs for the type of food you intend to serve. Consider what equipment best meets your needs, whether you need a refrigerator, a freezer, a grill, an oven or a microwave. Think about how to store the food and how much space is needed.
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Develop a marketing strategy to create customers and keep them. Decide the best way to penetrate the market and pay attention to the details. Develop cohesion by making everything including signage, menus, decorations, cups, and plates match the marketing scheme.
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Find and purchase a vehicle that would be suitable for the type of food truck business you want to start. Clean the vehicle thoroughly as cleanliness weighs heavily when the truck is inspected. Lay down a tile floor in the truck. Select tile that is easy to clean.
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Locate and purchase kitchen equipment and make sure that it is clean. The equipment should run off propane and not require electricity. Arrange the equipment in an efficient manner allowing easy access to propane shut-off valves for each piece of equipment. Mount propane tanks on the outside of the truck. Ensure the equipment is secure and will stay in place while driving.
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Contact the county or city health departments to schedule an inspection of the truck. Check with the appropriate city offices to obtain any permits that are required. Once the truck meets all licensing requirements, you will be ready to begin your business. If a ServSafe certificate is required in the communities for which you intend to do business, then go online (see resources) for costs, how to prepare for the test and where the tests are given.
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