Top Benefits of a Small Concession Trailer to Starters
Does size matter? It seems that for most people, it does. According to our survey, most customers prefer larger concession trailers, such as 15ft burger trailers, 18 pizza trailers, or 20ft commercial kitchen trailers for sale. The larger the concession trailer size, the more kitchen space they can utilize. This means more space to store food and cook, and a better chance of expanding the mobile catering business later on. But do you need to buy such a large food trailer for your small catering business?
In fact, a 7- to 10-food trailer will ensure that your business is up and running. Today's post focuses on sharing some of the benefits that most food trailer dealers or manufacturers will not tell you.
1. An Affordable Option for the Street Food Business
The proper use of start-up capital is very important for every starter and entrepreneur. A food concession trailer is cheaper than a food truck, but it is still a significant expense for most people.
The sizes of food concession trailers we offer usually range from 7ft to 26ft. The larger the size, the higher the price of the trailer. For the same model and configuration, a 26ft square food trailer is priced at over 10,000USD, while a 7ft can be purchased for as little as $2,500USD. If you are on a budget, buying a small concession trailer is a smart choice. Not only does it reduce your financial stress and risk, but it also saves you money as a backup fund for emergencies.
Don't worry about space. Our small food concession trailers for sale are designed with a reasonable amount of interior space. Each trailer is equipped with basic kitchen equipment such as worktops, sinks, refrigerators, and more. Numerous shelves and cabinets provide you with plenty of storage space. If you need other kitchen appliances, our engineers can also help you install and place them in the right place.
2. Easier to tow
What's the most unfortunate thing that can happen? When you get your food concession trailer and find yourself unable to find a suitable vehicle to haul it. Generally speaking, a 16ft round top food trailer weighs about 1,000kg. If the trailer is equipped with a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, the trailer will be heavier. A high horsepower SUV or truck to tow it. But not everyone has a large tractor ready to use. Therefore, before buying food concession trailers, you need to make sure that your vehicle can tow the weight of the trailer.
Smaller concession trailers are lighter and easier to tow. Take GL-FR220D as an example. This 7ft food concession trailer weighs only 500kg. A family car can tow it between locations. If you are looking for a portable food concession trailer, then focus more on small food trailers.
3. Go Where Large Trailers Can’t Go
A large food trailer is visually attractive, but many places have restrictions on it. In some places, you need to apply for specific permits if your food trailer size or weight exceeds specific requirements, otherwise, you can't operate there. This definitely increases your operating costs. A small food concession trailer, on the other hand, can fit into a variety of public spaces. You can park it in parking lots, on the side of the road, in parks, and anywhere there are a lot of people. Its size will not make parking fees or be a burden to you. Moreover, the most important reason to buy a small concession trailer is its portability; it can be moved around at any time in different locations and activities. This way you can sell your food in different places during the day, so you can make more profit.
In fact, size not matters all the time. Sometimes, a smaller food trailer is a better vehicle to successfully operate the mobile catering business for selling coffee, ice cream, or hot dogs. It is a low-cost option for start-up companies. Send us an inquiry to get more information and models of our small concession trailers for sale and build an ideal unit within your budget!