{"id":13199,"date":"2020-05-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/?p=13199"},"modified":"2020-05-21T14:34:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T14:34:43","slug":"does-size-matter-the-benefits-of-a-small-food-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.customconcessions.com\/does-size-matter-the-benefits-of-a-small-food-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Size Matter? The Benefits of a Small Food Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo by Anthony Fomin<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can have the sweetest menu on the street and a fantastic team to serve it, but if you don\u2019t have the right equipment, you risk the success of your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe the food truck of your dreams looms in your mind, but you wonder if it\u2019s too much truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your food truck business model<\/a> should help you determine whether a small mobile kitchen will serve your needs now and in the future as your business grows. Whether you\u2019re new to the food truck business, or you\u2019re considering an upgrade, size does matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore a few benefits of\u00a0smaller food trucks<\/a>\u00a0in today\u2019s post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Truck Dimensions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choose your truck based on whether it\u2019s big enough to support your staff, storage needs, and kitchen layout. Many mobile kitchen manufacturers work with smaller vehicles such as sprinter vans, passenger vans, and even recreational vehicles, aside from the ever popular step van configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When working with step van dimensions, the average width is 7 feet, but it\u2019s the length of the truck that determines your kitchen space. Food truck sizes typically range from 14 up to 34 feet, but you can have one built as small as 10 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can do a lot of business from a 10- to 14-foot truck\u2014just ask the ice cream man!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Benefits of a Smaller Truck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re considering a food truck vs. a food trailer, in the category of upfront price, the trailer will likely win. However, when you invest in food vending equipment, price isn\u2019t the only factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about the depreciation of food trucks and trailers over time. Food trailers generally retain value at a lower rate per year than food trucks do, which makes the truck a better investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can start with a smaller truck, and when you\u2019re ready to upgrade in a few years, it should have a higher resale value than a trailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Your Food to the People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most significant benefits of operating a food truck business is portability. You can take your menu wherever, whenever. A small truck gives you a distinct advantage over the business owner with the 26-foot vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small food trucks can fit in a broader range of public spaces. That means you can park on a side street, set up at a festival, or take your food to a private house party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let your imagination go wild! Small trucks can navigate narrow mountain roads, sandy beaches, and other places large trucks can\u2019t go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opportunity to Tighten Your Menu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Out of all the types of food trucks, the small truck may force you to\u00a0minimize what you serve<\/a>. With a little creativity, you can turn the smaller prep, cooking, and serving space into an opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decide on a few specialty items<\/a> rather than a full-blown lunch menu. For example, specialize in chili dogs rather than dogs, burgers, and chicken sandwiches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smaller menus make it easier to control costs, which can increase your profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to Order Your Small Food Truck?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re attracted to the financial or the practical benefits of buying a small food truck, we can help you select the ideal model for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact our team<\/a>\u00a0and let\u2019s put your truck together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want more food truck advice? <\/em><\/strong>Check out more blog posts here<\/a><\/em>!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking about starting a food truck? <\/em><\/strong>Request a free custom quote<\/a><\/em> and one of our food truck specialists will help you design the truck of your dreams.
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Photo by Anthony Fomin on Unsplash You can have the sweetest menu on the street and a fantastic team to serve it, but if you don\u2019t have the right equipment, you risk the success of your business.  Maybe the food truck of your dreams looms in your mind, but you wonder if it\u2019s too [\u2026] <\/p>\n

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