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So you’re thinking of owning your own mobile coffee shop…Great! The mobile food business is a $2 billion a year industry so getting involved is a smart move. 

But do you know what cafe equipment you will choose for this business adventure?

Here’s a coffee shop equipment list that will make your decisions easy as pouring a cup of joe. Let’s get started!

Cafe Equipment You Need For Your Mobile Coffee Shop

This is the essential list you will need to get things rolling.

1. Transportation 

The whole mobile thing doesn’t work without wheels. Consider a truck with the capacity to hold all of the equipment that you will need and have room for you to work in. 

Ask yourself what you want out of your business. What do you think the volume of customers will be? Are you going to do this full time? These questions will help you decide on a model that is right for you. 

2. Commercial Espresso Machine

This is the key to your business success! Unfortunately they are not cheap. The average entry level commercial espresso machine runs around $3,000, and if you want one with more bells and whistles you’ll find yourself paying more than that.

You can find less expensive or used models, but consider the quality and the output of newer technology and better brands. 

The higher quality machines will allow you to make multiple drinks at one time, and with running a mobile operation, there will be times that you need to serve up drinks as quickly as possible. 

3. Water Filtration System

Great coffee needs great water to start. If you think about it, coffee is mostly water so using poor quality water will yield poor quality coffee. 

Most coffee enthusiasts and shop owners agree that reverse osmosis water gives the best results. 

Other trends, like the use of alkaline water, are gaining popularity as well. 

4. Commercial Coffee Grinder

Unless you plan on painstakingly grinding all of the beans by hand… you are going to need a commercial-grade bean grinder.  

If your beans are ground poorly, even an expensive machine won’t help the brew. 

You can choose between manual or automatic versions, depending on your preference. Both options will generally give you the choice of grind texture from coarse to french press to espresso. 

5. Refrigeration

Some people like it hot; some like it cold. Beverages like cold brew coffee and teas are a hot trend right now.

You may also be considering carrying other drinks like sodas or juices, or having smalls snacks as well. 

Since you will be mobile, consider how much refrigeration storage you will need. This will allow you to store your refrigerated items with ease while you maintain mobility. 

The Final Cup

Mobile coffee shops are gaining popularity. These cafe equipment essentials will help you get things started the right way. So, finish your last sip of java and get started today!

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Americans are drinking more coffee than ever. Recent surveys show that most of us drink at least one coffee every day.

If we extrapolate the data, it’s apparent that Americans consume billions of cups of coffee in a week. Cafes, supermarkets, and restaurants across the country sell a nearly inconceivable amount of it every year.

Many of us can’t afford to spend a half-hour waiting in line. A mobile coffee shop is a great way for people to grab their daily joe and a great business idea. Keep reading to learn about the benefits and challenges you’ll face.

Opening a Mobile Coffee Shop: The Challenges

Nothing good comes easily. That is especially true for new businesses in the food industry.

Running a mobile coffee truck isn’t a walk in the park. It’s going to require dedication and hard work. There are things to know before diving into the biz.

Here are a few things to consider before you set out to put Starbucks out of business.

Dealing With The Law

When you’re slinging coffee downtown, you don’t have to hide every time the law rolls around.

Of course, you’re running a completely legit coffee business. Like any other establishment that sells food products (or really anything), you will have to register your company to make it official.

Plus, you need to be prepared to satisfy the requirements of your local health department. They’d like nothing more than to shut down a new startup trying to make name for themselves IF you are doing so with no regard to health and safety regulations. 

The Competition

To put it gently, you won’t be the first person in your city who has thought about selling coffee. Coffee shops are as trendy as ever and most large cities have many quality places to get your caffeine fix.

Although the mobile coffee industry doesn’t have as much competition yet, word is starting to get around.

Don’t let it discourage you though; with how much coffee consumers are drinking, there is plenty of demand to go around! If your coffee is amazing and you find a good spot, you should be able to run a successful venture.

The Benefits of a Mobile Coffee Shop

We saved the good stuff for last. Whether you’re selling out of a coffee trailer or a food truck, this is a business that can work.

A Time-Honored Tradition

Baristas and other purveyors of coffee take part in a tradition that goes back for centuries.

The first coffeehouses were created in Mecca around the 15th century. They were places for people to hang out, play chess, and talk. Political gatherings of concerned citizens were held in coffeehouses and this led them being banned several times.

No matter what, however, people are always going to fight for their rights (to drink coffee).

The Moolah

Of course, you’re doing this for the love of coffee and the satisfaction of seeing happy customers. However, making money doesn’t hurt either.

Being mobile allows you to keep costs low, and profit margins for coffee are high. In fact, Starbucks makes a profit margin of over 90% on each cappuccino sold.

Pedaling Coffee

If you’re thinking about opening a mobile coffee shop, you’re are definitely on to something. Coffee is a multibillion-dollar business that is booming in all fifty states.

You don’t need to go brick-and-mortar to be successful. People are making mobile work and so can you.

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