Pricing and Costs of Food Vending Trailers

Decipher the cost to start doing business with food vending carts

Pricing and costs of food vending trailers depends on what type of food cart you wish to own. Hot dog carts are at the top of the list and a simple hot dog cart costs a few thousand dollars. Walk-in elaborate carts will run into tens of thousands but they hold more product and provide room for additional products.

Food concession trailers cost tens of thousands new, so consider a used trailer to save cost in start-up businesses. Consider the following when determining pricing and costs of food vending trailers:

1. Purchase hot dog trailers or carts for minimal cost.

2. Look at concession trailers for more opportunities.

3. Consider used food vending carts to lessen the start-up costs.

 

Buy hot dog food carts that go anywhere

Hot dogs remain a favorite food and selling them for a living remains a good occupation. Investigate the costs of both a mobile cart and a walk-in hot dog trailer and weigh your options accordingly.
Try: Armenco Cater Truck sells hot dog carts starting at $6,250 and going up to around $8,000. 800 Buy Cart sells several basic models. Call, fax or email them for current prices. They offer custom configurations on some of the models.

Find additional income opportunities with food vending trailers

Instead of just selling hot dogs, escalate to all types of foods with mobile food carts. These stand-alone trailers cost considerably more than hot dog carts but the possibilities for income are unlimited. Sell hot dinners and cold sandwiches, snacks, pastries, hot and cold beverages and even make your own popcorn.
Try: Apollo Carts sells expresso carts and crepe carts with a range of prices from under $10,000 to over $20,000. They also sell concession trailers. See their complete selection. West Coast Custom Carts sells starter carts, ice cream and "boomin'" carts (with built-in speakers) for a range starting at about $2,500 up to around $7,000. They will customize your cart or trailer for 25% off and build your trailer to your specification.

Locate used vending carts for less costly start up

Used food equipment is substantially less expensive, but take care in buying, since it is usually sold "as is."
Try: USA Concession Supplies sells used hot dog carts. Call for current inventory and prices. Their new carts start at under $3,200. Buy It List It puts sellers of used equipment together with buyers. Click on any item to get detailed listing of price and seller information. Current listings range in price from $5,000 to $30,000 but the list changes frequently. Hot Dog Profits offers used hot dog carts and concession trailers from $5,000 to $25,000. Check current list for prices and pictures.

 

• Purchase insurance for your portable food carts to protect against loss or vandalism.

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