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# Decide what type of food you want to sell in your mobile kitchen service.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 1.jpg|center]]
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# Decide what type of food you want to sell in your mobile kitchen service.<ref>https://ift.tt/2SLrUm9>[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 1.jpg|center]]
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#* A mobile kitchen service can offer all sorts of different menus, from hot dogs, French fries, and popcorn to healthy soups, sandwiches, and salads.
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#* A mobile kitchen service can offer all sorts of different menus, from hot dogs, French fries, and popcorn to healthy soups, sandwiches, and salads.
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#* Bear in mind that a mobile kitchen service has space and equipment restrictions that will limit the types of foods you can produce.
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#* Bear in mind that a mobile kitchen service has space and equipment restrictions that will limit the types of foods you can produce.
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# Inquire about the costs of buying or renting a mobile kitchen unit to gain an understanding of the necessary investment.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 2.jpg|center]]
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# Inquire about the costs of buying or renting a mobile kitchen unit to gain an understanding of the necessary investment.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 2.jpg|center]]
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# Draw up a business plan that outlines the costs of starting a mobile kitchen service, advertising, equipment, and supplies. In addition, describe how you intend to reach your customers, what your management plan is, and how much revenue you expect to make in your first 2 years based on profit margins of the food products you sale.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 3.jpg|center]]
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# Draw up a business plan that outlines the costs of starting a mobile kitchen service, advertising, equipment, and supplies. In addition, describe how you intend to reach your customers, what your management plan is, and how much revenue you expect to make in your first 2 years based on profit margins of the food products you sale.<ref>https://ift.tt/37Lmhse>[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 3.jpg|center]]
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# Obtain the investment capital you need to start a mobile kitchen service by applying for a business loan from your bank or asking private investors for funding.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 4.jpg|center]]
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# Obtain the investment capital you need to start a mobile kitchen service by applying for a business loan from your bank or asking private investors for funding.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 4.jpg|center]]
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# Apply for the necessary licenses and permits to start a mobile kitchen service.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 5.jpg|center]]
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# Apply for the necessary licenses and permits to start a mobile kitchen service.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 5.jpg|center]]
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#* Register your mobile kitchen service with your city to obtain your business license.
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#* Register your mobile kitchen service with your city to obtain your business license.<ref>https://ift.tt/2HAQcZH>
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#* If you're planning to employ staff, apply for an employer's identification number (EIN) with your tax authority.
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#* If you're planning to employ staff, apply for an employer's identification number (EIN) with your tax authority.<ref>https://ift.tt/2HGsPxE>
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#* Contact your local board of health and safety for a street vendor's license.
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#* Contact your local board of health and safety for a street vendor's license.<ref>https://ift.tt/2SLrUm9>
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# Rent or buy your mobile kitchen unit, also referred to as a concession trailer.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 6.jpg|center]]
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# Rent or buy your mobile kitchen unit, also referred to as a concession trailer.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 6.jpg|center]]
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#* If you're buying a used mobile kitchen service or renting one, make sure it contains all necessary basic equipment such as a sink, refrigerator, freezer, and counter top.
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#* If you're buying a used mobile kitchen service or renting one, make sure it contains all necessary basic equipment such as a sink, refrigerator, freezer, and counter top.
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# Determine where to sell your products.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 7.jpg|center]]
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# Determine where to sell your products.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 7.jpg|center]]
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#* Contact your city's parking authorities to find out where you're allowed to park to sell your food products.
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#* Contact your city's parking authorities to find out where you're allowed to park to sell your food products.
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#* Enquire at local business parks whether they'll permit you to sell your products on site. Most will do so for a small fee.
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#* Enquire at local business parks whether they'll permit you to sell your products on site. Most will do so for a small fee.<ref>https://ift.tt/2qmLo57>
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# Draw up a menu with the food products and dishes you want to sell.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 8.jpg|center]]
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# Draw up a menu with the food products and dishes you want to sell.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 8.jpg|center]]
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# Advertise your mobile kitchen service with flyers and in local publications.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 9.jpg|center]]
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# Advertise your mobile kitchen service with flyers and in local publications.[[Image:Start a Mobile Kitchen Service Step 9.jpg|center]]
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== References ==
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==References==
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