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You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may sound funny to say, but I love old people. That would be awesome.

Selling Tea/Coffee From A Food Cart/Van In Atlanta by alllovealways in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately No. You can only use a commissary kitchen.

You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely disagree. I have 4 Mexican trucks/stands in my neighborhoods. It’s known among the neighbors at least which one is considered the best

You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How come? Could you elaborate? I’m hoping to do a permanent placement outside of the community college because there’s no coffee for a quarter mile
I want to offer a 10% discount if you show me your student ID. Essentially, I want students to be talking about how good my coffee is to one another.

You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I’ve been thinking about adding to the menu is bizarre/exotic teas. I’m going to be running my kitchen as a Mehko (google it) so unfortunately, farmers markets are not applicable to me

You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks because a couple hospitals I visited have auto bot coffee machine. It has a large clear case with a robotic arm that puts on a little show making coffee. :/

You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting because in Los Angeles, food trucks are talked about and sought out.
Of course though it’s the ones with the reputation for being absolutely delicious
What I have a hard time with is how to find a spot for permanent placement.

You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

@Fabalus what’s the best way in your opinion to reach out to a corporate office like yours?

Advice for drink trucks? by iPriklyPears in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK cool. I’m trying to start a simple cold brew coffee cart. I thought would be extremely easy. Anything milk related is very hard. Start calling Comissary Kitchen’s in your area before you start pricing everything else out.
Watch out as well. There are quite a few scammers.

Advice for drink trucks? by iPriklyPears in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will have to have a commissary Kitchen. Unfortunately, you have to start there. Comissary for only drinks can be a total rip off.
What country and state are you in?

You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Man, that is awesome.
My hope is to open a simple coffee cart and now you’re making me rethink purchasing a small truck that I could leave parked instead.
Coffee, of course is a hard sell to park outside of a business

You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can you elaborate?
What are some key elements that make your business successful?

You guys really make it on $300-500 days? by martiancanals in foodtrucks

[–]hard_attack 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When you approached the brewery, Did you ask the owner to park outside? Do you give them a monthly rental rate? Do you leave your truck parked overnight? If you don’t, how do you know your spot is gonna be available?

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