Is it time? Is it finally time to start searching for food trucks for sale? Have you waited long enough, and been putting off your dreams for far too long? If you are ready to join the food truck industry, then we don’t blame you — it’s a great industry and there is still plenty of room for growth!
With that said, we are here to help you in your search for the perfect food truck, a truck you can count on day in and day out while also being able to cook up your otherworldly recipes.
Now is the time to become a chef in this industry. Now is the time to begin your search of a mobile kitchen. Without further ado, here are five things to look for when buying a food truck.
5 Things To Look For When Buying A Food Truck
- Does It Hit All Of The Requirements?
- High-End Trucks Vs. Cheap Ones
- How Is The Manufacturer?
- Does It Come With Warranties?
- Can You Accomplish Everything You Want To Accomplish With This Truck?
Does It Hit All Of The Requirements?
Believe it or not, you can’t simply buy a food truck, park it anywhere and then start serving up food. It varies from state to state, but there are certain rules, regulations and requirements you have to hit/follow.
Before you make the big purchase, make sure your food truck hits all of them. If not, then it will basically be deemed unusable until it does hit all of the requirements/rules/regulations.
Also, you can’t just park wherever you want. You just can’t. That is why it is up to you, future food truck owner, to figure out where you can and can’t park.
High-End Trucks Vs. Cheap Ones
Are you looking at high-end food trucks or cheap food trucks? Let’s break down both options for you, and then you can be the judge.
A cheap food truck is, of course, going to be less of a hit to your bank account than a high-end truck — well, at least initially, that is. A cheap food truck might also break down, and if it is cheap enough, you will have to pay for the fixes out of your own pocket as a result of no warranties being attached. Not only could that cost you a ton of money to fix, but it will cost you every day your truck is in the shop, because you aren’t able to sell food during that time.
Now, not only will a high-end food truck come with warranties (you know, like a Prestige Food Truck), but it will also be dripping in quality. It might be more money in the short-term, but if it isn’t breaking down left and right — which it shouldn’t be — then it obviously isn’t going to cost you in the long-term via constant repairs. Not only that, but this is your business we are talking about, and it should look (and feel) nice. First impressions mean everything in the food industry.
In summary, high-end food trucks are the way to go.
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How Is The Manufacturer?
Is the manufacturer trying to move trucks, or is the manufacturer trying to build you a truck of your dreams? Does the manufacturer have terrible ratings/reviews, or the opposite? This is all very important. You want a food truck you can rely on, and if the manufacturer is willing to work with you every step of the way, and wants to make sure you are getting exactly what you want/need, and also does great work in the process, then it is worth every penny.
The bottom line: Do your research, food truckers.
Does It Come With Warranties?
If your food truck (and the kitchen equipment) does not come with warranties, then you will, of course, have to pay the price when — and if — the truck breaks down. This is a risk that you do not want to add to the table. After all, entering the food truck industry/being a business owner is enough risk for one venture.
You wouldn’t buy a car without a warranty, would you? So why would you buy a food truck without warranties? You have to protect your investment.
Can You Accomplish Everything You Want To Accomplish With This Truck?
You are about to drop some serious cash on a food truck. Therefore, it is essential that it meets all of your needs. In hopes of it doing exactly that, we pose this question: Can you accomplish everything you want to accomplish with this truck?
Does it have the right food truck equipment in it? Is it placed where you want it to be, so operations can run smoothly during the day-to-day? Do you even like the setup of the truck? These are all very important things.
If you really want to take your food truck journey to the next level, then you can purchase a custom built truck. In the process, you will be able to, of course, customize your truck, and it will fit all of your needs on top of that.
You should purchase your mobile kitchen with confidence, knowing that you bought the perfect truck for you. If you don’t feel that way, then, well, hopefully the place you are buying it from has a return policy.
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