{"id":12136,"date":"2019-04-01T07:00:18","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T07:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/?p=12136"},"modified":"2019-06-07T18:29:14","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T18:29:14","slug":"brick-and-mobile-how-to-start-a-pop-up-restaurant-to-grow-your-restaurant-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/brick-and-mobile-how-to-start-a-pop-up-restaurant-to-grow-your-restaurant-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Brick and Mobile: How to Start a Pop Up Restaurant to Grow Your Restaurant Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-of-Prestige-Food-Trucks-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"black food truck with yellow awning parked on blacktop near some grass\" class=\"wp-image-12156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-of-Prestige-Food-Trucks-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-of-Prestige-Food-Trucks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-of-Prestige-Food-Trucks-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-of-Prestige-Food-Trucks-98x55.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-of-Prestige-Food-Trucks-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-of-Prestige-Food-Trucks-680x383.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-of-Prestige-Food-Trucks-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Best-of-Prestige-Food-Trucks.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the restaurant industry in the United States reached\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/1135\/us-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">$745 billion in 2015<\/a>? In other words, it&#8217;s a giant industry with lots of potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But to really do well, you need to be different. And one great way to do this is through starting a pop up restaurant. This is the perfect way to generate a lucrative additional revenue stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure where to start? Don&#8217;t worry! Check out our guide on how to start a pop up restaurant below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Start a Pop Up&nbsp;Restaurant: Get Your Paperwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, it&#8217;s important to get your paperwork figured out. This includes&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/permits-required-restaurants-22567.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">insurance, licenses, and permits<\/a>. Make sure you begin the process by getting these documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some pop up restaurant owners think they can move ahead without these documents, but that&#8217;s simply not the case. You should make sure that what you&#8217;re doing is completely legal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The necessary paperwork is different throughout the country, so double-check with your local government offices to know what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decide on Your Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, it&#8217;s time to pick your&nbsp;spot. Where do you want to host your pop up restaurant? There are tons of options out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are some important questions you should ask yourself when finding a location. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Is there electricity readily available?<\/li><li>Is there easily accessible running water?<\/li><li>Is there enough room to fit your customers?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One great way to host a pop up restaurant is by utilizing a restaurant space that already exists. This infrastructure can make your job much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps there&#8217;s a restaurant that&#8217;s recently closed or that&#8217;s only open on weekends. You could use the space when it&#8217;s available, which is a win-win for both you and the restaurant owner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, hosting your pop up restaurant inside a food truck is possibly the best option of all; it gives you the freedom to choose different locations at different times based on foot traffic, and to move when you find a better one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create Your Menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to make your pop up restaurant menu. Because you&#8217;re doing a pop up restaurant, it&#8217;s best to keep your menu simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go with things that you know people like and that have a wide appeal. It&#8217;s okay to also throw in one or two unique items, but for the most part keeps things simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will also benefit you because you can simplify the amount of ingredients and kitchen space you need to make your items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more restaurant tips and tricks? Discover more on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/why-choose-custom-concessions-food-truck-builder-concession-vending-trailers-for-sale\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">our\u00a0blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set Up Your Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, it&#8217;s time to set up your kitchen. Obviously, if you use an existing restaurant, this will be simple. It&#8217;s just a matter of getting things set up just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for most people, this isn&#8217;t the case. If you&#8217;re setting up a mobile kitchen, you&#8217;ll need to think about the grills, utensils, burners, and preparation space you&#8217;ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve read all about&nbsp;how to start a pop up restaurant, it&#8217;s time to begin. Think about how these steps apply to your situation and start the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have some questions or want to learn more?\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/contactcustomconcessions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Want more food truck advice? <\/em><\/strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/why-choose-custom-concessions-food-truck-builder-concession-vending-trailers-for-sale\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out more blog posts here<\/a><\/em><strong><em>!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Thinking about starting a food truck? <\/em><\/strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/contact-best-food-truck-trailer-builder-manufacturer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Request a free custom quote<\/a><\/em> and one of our food truck specialists will help you design the truck of your dreams.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stay up to date on everything <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Custom Concessions<\/a> has to offer! 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