Coffee Vending Carts Supplies and Equipment

Choosing the right coffee vending cart suppliers

Each day, Americans drink as many as 400 million cups of coffee, which equals 146 billion cups per year, making many business people wonder if they should research coffee vending carts supplies and equipment. With Americans being the leading consumers of coffee and coffee making up 75% of the caffeine Americans consume, the coffee shop, kiosk and cart business continues to expand and grow. The least expensive way to take advantage of the booming coffee business is to run a mobile coffee cart. But what do you need to get started?

Aside from permits and licenses, there are three main areas every portable coffee cart business person must consider. They are:

1. Purchasing or renting mobile coffee vending carts,

2. Buying essential accessories for coffee cart businesses,

3. And stocking disposable items for mobile coffee carts.

 

Find the right coffee cart for sale

If you don't have much start-up cash, you have two options for obtaining a vending cart. One is to find a coffee cart rental, which usually doesn't require a down payment and costs less each month than making payments on a loan. Or, you may invest in a new or used cart and make monthly payments; in the end, you'll spend less money this way.
Try: Carriage Works is a great place to look if you're buying a coffee cart; they carry 5-foot carts, 6-foot carts and larger sizes. AAA Commercial Products sells coffee vending carts of all sizes.

Consider accessories for portable coffee carts

Carefully consider whether your coffee cart needs additional accessories. For example, do you need solid shelving (easier to clean and contains spills most easily) or vented shelving (better circulation for food products and easier to move)? If you'll be serving espresso, clearly you'll need special equipment for that as well. Finally, consider accessories like canopies and umbrellas that draw attention to your cart.
Try: For tips on what sort of shelving and racks you'll need, check out Food Service Warehouse. Cook's Direct sells umbrellas, hand wash stations, covers, well chambers and more.

Purchase disposable supplies for your mobile coffee cart

At the very least, you'll need several types of coffee, tea and snacks for your coffee cart. Carefully consider which products to choose; will your customers most likely purchase organic coffee and fresh fruits or will they prefer espresso and donuts? Try to find one supplier for most or all of your needs, thereby eliminating wasted time and shipping costs.
Try: Read "Organic Food Makes Its Mark On This Year's Festival Circuit" at Strategic Edge Consulting, which discusses the importance of organic foods and vending carts. Coffee Cow is a wholesale supplier of coffees, teas, creamers, sweeteners, cups and lids, utensils, candy, pastries and more.

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