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Whether you’re a first-time mobile business entrepreneur, or you already have an operating food truck and would like to find ways of expanding, adding mobile alcohol services can be a great way to boost your business.

The mobile alcohol business is attempting to follow in the footsteps of food truck entrepreneurs and pave their own path to solid revenue streams.

As food delivery keeps gaining popularity, so does the alcohol delivery business and mobile booze trucks.

If you want to take the next step into starting your own mobile alcohol business, keep reading! 

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Wondering what different types of mobile alcohol businesses are out there? Picture these options: a bar on wheels, a wine tasting truck, or a mobile mixology operation. 

A Bar On Wheels

A bar on wheels sounds simple enough, but there are many things you need to consider before you dive in. You need to make sure that your state regulations allow for such a thing and learn exactly what the regulations and restrictions are. 

After that, it’s time to decide whether you’ll be serving strictly beer & wine, or if you’ll be adding liquor to the mix. 

When you’ve figured out what works best for your situation, it’s time to get your permit (or possibly multiple permits). Most places have two separate permits—one for beer and wine and another for liquor. 

There may be additional permits needed for the “mobile” aspect of our business, depending on your jurisdiction. And remember, it’s against the law to operate any business without the correct permits!

Once you’ve got your permitting out of the way, you’ll also need the right equipment to make this happen.

Mobile Wine Tasting

Staring a mobile wine tasting business adds an extra twist to the mobile bar idea mentioned above. You can’t just serve the wine—you need to learn a little bit more about it. Wine tasters expect the people running the operation to know their stuff! If you’re not so inclined, you’ll need to hire a sommelier who can help you out in that arena.

One of the biggest keys to a mobile wine tasting business is the right clientele. Consider seeking out the right festivals where customers would enjoy this type of service, or finding private events, like corporate parties, weddings, etc.

The Mobile Mixologist

Mixology has taken to the forefront in both bars and at special events. If you’re interested and can tap into a certain clientele, you can really make some cash with this type of business. 

But you might be wondering, why hire a mixologist when a bartender serves the same purpose? Well, there actually is a difference. Mixologists have a bit more expertise, and have often studied the history of mixed drinks. They treat it more as an art form, with special attention to techniques and ingredients. 

With this type of operation, you could consider spicing things up with a 1920s theme. Take your vehicle to events around your state, or book private, in-home parties for people who love mixology and its sophistication.

The Basics of a Mobile Alcohol Business

These are just the basics of starting your mobile alcohol business. Once you’ve honed these skills, you’ll start to recognize ways to fine-tune your approach.

After that, odds are with hard work, dedication, and passion, whatever avenue you choose to take will pay off, and your business should flourish. All it takes is knowing these simple steps, a little cash, and some entrepreneurial guts. 

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Have you thought about selling alcohol from your food truck? After all, consumers spent a total of $253 billion on alcohol alone in 2019. Who wouldn’t want to get a piece of that action?  

But how much could you really profit from selling alcohol from your truck? Well, there a number of factors that can determine whether it would be profitable or not, which we will address in this short guide. 

Here are a few things to consider if you’re thinking about selling alcohol from your food truck. 

Legal 

Each state, county, and city has different rules regarding the sale of alcohol. Typically your first step would be to decide whether you’re just going to be selling beer and wine or hard liquor and mixed drinks too. It’s usually easier to get a license for just beer and wine. 

You’ll then fill out the appropriate paperwork and applications from your local alcohol board. You will need to have a business plan ready to show the alcohol board how you plan to use your license. Then all that’s left is to pay the fees. 

The steps in this process vary by location, so it may be slightly different in your city. 

Location, Location, Location

Where your food truck sets up shop can have a lot of weight in your decision to add alcohol to the menu. If you mainly frequent areas that are family-friendly venues, alcohol will probably not have a great return value. 

However, if you plan on selling at tourist attractions, nightlife hotspots, or at event venues offering alcohol can be a gold mine. 

Menu Options

Before deciding what type of alcohol you want to sell you’ll need to think about your menu a bit. Or consider adding some menu items to pair well with the types of alcoholic beverages you have chosen. 

There are certain foods that don’t go with certain drinks. A gorgeous merlot probably won’t pair very well with a hotdog. But a great beer can really complement a fresh slice of pizza from a pizza oven. 

Storage for Selling Alcohol

Next, you’ll want to think about the storage you have available on your truck. Will you be able to keep full inventory at the appropriate temperature? How much space will that take away from storing other essential items, like food ingredients? This could have a huge impact on your decision whether to sell alcohol. Your truck just might not have the room.

Competition

Is your competition already selling alcohol? This can cost you customers and sales if you’re behind on the trend. 

If they’re not, this can give you an edge over the competition. You can get a leg up on a new customer base and build a reputation early. 

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We hope this short article helped give you some perspective on selling alcohol from your food truck.

Wanting to branch into alcohol sales but just don’t have the room? Contact us for a free quote on an upgraded food truck that will meet your needs.

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