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DONUT BUSINESS WHEELS Have you ever considered having a Donut Business on Wheels? Here’s why you should buy a Donuts trailer or truck: It has become a niche in the past few years, increasing its demand. You can create mini-donuts to 18″ donuts with multiple toppings and fillings to display on your menu. It is…
Comparing Food Trucks vs. Food Trailers Food trailers and food trucks both have their advantages, one will suit your business needs. You can discuss your needs with Concession Nation. We will help you find the option that works best for you based on your budget, location, equipment, etc. We have built close to 3,000 mobile…
There are so many types of food truck businesses you can start. Concession Nation is thrilled to work with new food truck business owners. Let us build your dream food truck or concession trailer. Call us today at 888-390-4479 Food trucks come in all shapes and sizes. They also come in all kinds of flavors….
Do you know which type of concession trailer is the right one for you? Here’s a quick video to help you understand the top 5 factors you should consider when buying a custom concession trailer. What is your trailer style? Brick Oven Pizza Trailer Gelato Truck Pizza Trailer Smoker Trolley What is your type of…
Let’s clear up some myths about owning a food truck. MYTH #1: Running a successful food truck business is difficult Anytime someone wants to leave the 9-5 job to start their own business, the first thing they hear is that will be hard. Is going to a job you don’t like and leave exhausted easy?…
Here are 3 ways a food truck or a concession trailer help existing restaurants: Marketing Advantages It can serve as a Roaming Billboard all over town. Create sampler-style plates and include restaurant brochures or cards to market your menu. Test new recipes out on the truck. More Revenue Opportunities Expand your catering services by going…
Do you want: loyal repeat customers flocking your concession trailer’s window? your customers raving about your food and sharing it on social media? to be well-known locally for great cuisine and service? Set yourself up from the start to become everyone’s favorite mobile eatery. Step 1: Get the word out! Market your business everywhere. People…
Summary: When owning concession trailers, you want to protect and maintain the water system for proper use. If you are in a cold-weather state, you’ll want to make sure to weatherize your system like you would your home’s plumbing or a recreational vehicle. Concession Nation offers training videos on how their custom-built concession trailers for…
Summary Dessert trailers and food trucks today are serving wide varieties of gourmet desserts and sweet treats. They are fast, easy, and satisfy quick cravings. Dessert trailers can satisfy the need for a quick sugar fix, whether it is cupcakes, crepes, or traditional ice cream. Dessert trailers or food trucks make a sweet business venture!…
Summary Are you considering starting a new business around a food truck? Are you thinking about expanding your existing business with a food trailer? The idea of having a food truck business is exciting and fun! But, don’t skip doing your homework before you dive in headfirst. Keep in mind that proper planning will help you create…
Summary Food trucks provide an affordable, customizable, adaptable and revolutionary business model that most restaurants can use. The mobile kitchen industry is growing rapidly and providing entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, urban planners, and corporations increased revenue, expanded reach and growth opportunities. Across the board, industries are being challenged with customer desires for increased mobility, flexibility, specialization, and on-demand service. The food industry…
Summary The food truck industry has greatly increased since 2008. Included in this infographic are some facts about how much the industry has grown, what experts are projecting, and who are the consumers. Food trucks and other mobile kitchens had a resurgence in popularity after the 2008 crisis. 2008 – Financial crisis occurs. Mobile food services has a boom in…
Summary: With so many options to choose from for your new mobile restaurant, how do you know which food trailer for sale is the right one for you? We would like to help you understand the top five factors to consider when buying or building a custom concession vehicle. Take some time to think about…
Summary Insurance for a food truck or trailer has some unique aspects—it isn’t like insuring a car or house. You need to have a conversation with your insurance carrier about what your policy covers or doesn’t cover. You can use these questions to get the conversation started. VIDEO You will need insurance for your food truck no matter…
Being new to the food truck business is always exciting. Once you establish regular locations and build up your customer following, you will want to start expanding your service to increase your profits. There are two ways to accomplish this: private catering and participate in events. Private Catering Catering trailers are now being hired to…
What do Dollywood, Isle Casino Pompano Park, The Meadows Casino, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, The Lodge at Suncadia, The Willcox and Xanterra Travel Collection (the largest national and state park concessioner in the United States) have in common? They have all added food trucks and/or food trailers to their business’s food service. Dollywood If…
You’ve heard that the “Food Truck” industry is estimated to reach a record $985 million dollars this year. Now you’re joining the ranks with other food trucks and trailers to get your slice of the income generating pie. Or maybe you’re a restaurant or franchise owner who has heard about the rising trend of others…
If you have ever attended a local food truck invasion event and watched the food businesses work fast and furious to get the orders out as fast as they came in, you may be wondering, “is a food truck business a good investment?” Should you call in your two weeks’ notice and start your own? …
Summary: The design of your food truck’s wrap is very important for your marketing. You want to make sure that your branding is visible, your truck itself is visible and that you have colors that align with your food. Concession Nation has expertly designed food trucks and concession trailers for a variety of businesses. Let…
Summary: If you are looking to significantly improve your food truck business in 2019, there are a few areas that you should focus. Homing in on specific goals and improvements will help you make real, beneficial progress toward your personal and business goals. This infographic provides some quick suggestions on focus areas for food truck…
Aspiring restaurant owners are sometimes so focused on a brick and mortar restaurant that they forget that there may be other opportunities to achieve their dreams. Opening your own restaurant requires significant capital, which makes it out of reach for many entrepreneurs. A food truck, on the other hand, may be just the right balance…
Summary: Are you a backyard grilling master? Is your BBQ second to none? It may be time to take your skills and put them to use in a new BBQ business. You do not have to resort to an expensive restaurant to market your abilities. You have other options! Use a food truck or BBQ…
In season one’s finale of The Great Food Truck Race, which took place in New York City, the two remaining contestants were tested in all five boroughs of the city. The overall challenge was to make $500 in four of the five boroughs. They had to move from the Bronx to Queens, to Brooklyn, to…
The Great Food Truck Race features food truck competitors from around the country. They are provided with a food truck and resources to experience what it would be like to own and operate their own food truck for several weeks. A total of $50,000 to invest in their own food truck is prize. They are…
A food truck is a significant investment financially. You need to work with a builder that will understand how to use your investment wisely and who has the experience to build your food truck to work for your business model. Having the right food truck is essential to your mobile food business’ success. Below are…
Customer feedback is, by far, the most valuable information that can help grow your food truck business. Communicating with your customers can appear to be a challenging sometimes. Customers may not always want to come straight out and tell you how they perceive your business, what they want, or how you can improve. Instead, you…
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Mark Twain It takes a special kind of person not only to own and operate a food truck business, but also be good at it. Having your own food truck and running your own business can…
For the past 20 years or more, the food truck industry has ballooned into mainstream popularity. A report put out in December 2018 by Off the Grid in San Francisco, has researched this phenomenon. According to them, the industry is expected to grow by 20% in 2019. Today, that sort of business growth seems remarkable….
There is a lot that we can do to make our mobile food kitchen business a successful one. 1 – Fully Embrace the Mission of Your Food Truck Define your purpose for being in the food truck business, outside of obligations and making money. What is the strong motivation that compels you to have your…
There are so many considerations to run through when purchasing a concession trailer. We’ve pinpointed 5 items below, but this is hardly a comprehensive list. If you have more questions about what’s involved, feel free to give us a call. Finding the right concession trailer for your business requires careful consideration and planning. You should…
Meet Newlyweds Corey & Mindi Crocco, owners of Flair of Country Catering & Event Planning from Johnstown, PA. Their story reads like a Fairytale. We first met this Dynamic Duo when they purchased their 1st Catering Trailer from us in April 2015. No doubt what-so-ever, upon meeting them we knew that with their combined passion,…
FOAR (FREEDOM ON A ROLL) is a Food truck built by Concession Nation in 2013, owned and operated by our customer Rick Massa. At the time Rick had recently relocated from New York to Plantation, FL. He was toying with the idea of buying a food truck. Although like most newbie’s he was not entirely…
By Concession Nation Although we encourage all food trucks to partake in the organic trend, we’re not oblivious to its challenges. The main benefits, as you probably know, are that organic foods promote better health and environmentally sustainable practices for the land. But can you serve all-organic dishes all year round, and how? We have…
By Johnny Diaz, Sun Sentinel The whirs and hisses of drills and welding torches carry outside a warehouse tucked away in a Fort Lauderdale office park. Inside, rows of step vans and delivery trucks are being reborn as food trucks. As mobile eateries have flourished in South Florida in recent years, food truck builders have also…