Chuck Wagon

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Startup Costs: $10,000 – $50,000
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Online Operation? No

Business Overview

Purchasing an enclosed trailer or deliverystep van that can be converted into a chuck wagon is the first steptoward starting your own mobile restaurant business. Chuck wagons, ormobile food concessions, are everywhere and initiating this type ofbusiness venture is easy.

As mentioned, you can purchase an enclosedtrailer or step van and convert it into a food concession on wheels byequipping it with commercial restaurant equipment such as fryers andgrills. Or you can purchase a mobile concession truck that has beenprofessionally designed and constructed. Typical chuck wagon menusinclude french fries, hamburgers and hot dogs. One of the best aspectsabout starting this business is it offers flexibility in terms ofoperating hours and location. Good locations include outdoor auctionsales, parades, beaches, fairs, parks, sporting events or any otherbusy community event. You will need to acquire a vendor’s permit andhealth board certificate to operate. The profit potential isoutstanding as it isn’t uncommon for mobile food concessions togenerate sales of $1,000 per day or more in the right location.