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When you are in the process of looking to buy a food concession trailer, you need to understand that they range from mobile catering trucks to stationary concession stands. You will need to decide the size and type of food concession trailer that you will need according to the food choice you are going to sell and if you are going to sell only at one location or travel to several different places.

Each food concession trailer is going to have its own features. Some may have freezers, refrigerators, fryers, ovens and sinks. So obviously, if you are selling ice-cream, you will not need a food concession trailer that has a fryer and an oven. This is why it is important to have any idea of what foods you will sell. Choose a food that you will be comfortable working around. If you are scared to cook with oil, clearly you will not choose to sell french fries.

The next thing you will need to decide is if you want a new or used food concession stand. A used one is going to save you a substantial amount of money however, there is probably little or no warranty left on it. However, if you do not have the out-of-pocket money available to spend on a trailer to start your own business, you may want to choose a new one. Many vendors will offer financing on a new trailer so you will only need to make monthly payments and you get the peace of mind of having a warranty.

When possible, take the time to inspect the trailer in person and ask the seller plenty of questions if it is a used item. You will want to know how old it is and how long that they had it for? Did they buy it new or used? What did they use it for? How old are all of the appliances? Is there any warranty left?

Do not rush into your food concession stand purchase. You are probably excited to get started on reaping the rewards of havingyour own business but picking the right trailer can ultimately make or break your business.

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The procedures for getting a business license may vary slightly from state to state but regardless of location there will basic similarities. Some issues regarding permits, licenses and business names can be a bit of a handful for new business owners so for some matters, you may want to seek the help of a lawyer or a mentor in the business to guide you through the process.

You may be asking yourself do you really need a license? Most likely, the answer is going to be yes, unless of course you plan on conducting business illegally. Getting a business license is absolutely necessary but not to worry, the fees that are associated with this task are usually quite minimal.

Traditionally, the place to go for getting a business license will be your local city hall building or courthouse. Upon arriving, the city clerk will be able to direct you where you need to go in the building and you need to speak with. You can also make a phone call to the county clerk's office if you have questions, they can be found under municipal government offices in your local phone book.

Getting a business license may require that you also get a DBA. General partnerships and sole proprietors operating under business names will need a DBA. Enforcing of any contracts cannot be done unless you officially own your business name and if you do not get a DBA, someone else can take your name that you worked so hard to create. Also, if your business will have employees, you will need an employer identification number (EIN). You can apply for this very easily at the IRS website.

When you go to obtain your license, you will want to have all of your business paperwork ready which includes your EIN, DBA and any fictitious name certificates. You will complete your license application and then file it with a small fee, in person, at the appropriate government office. Keep in mind that getting a business license is not a one time ordeal, you will need to file renewals annually.

The concession stand market is a growing business in this defunct economy. One of the most reliable concepts is that concessions never lose their novelty; this is the case for stands which sell food (items which are always in demand) and also for souvenirs (which are readily in demand at areas such as ballparks and sports stadiums). With hundreds and even thousands of people going into and coming out of sporting events and public venues, the concession stand business becomes a cash cow in which high volumes of traffic – and money – exchange hands from them to you.

A particular concession stand, such a a simple hot dog wagon, can yield amazing profits in a short amount of time. Consider the costs of running such a stand: the stand itself, even one of the cheapest ones, runs about at about only $2,000-$3,000 (used) or twice that price ($4k-$6k) for new models. Take into account the costs of materials (at the most, you'll spend about $100 in materials such as hot dogs, buns, condiments, and even pre-packaged chips and canned or bottled drinks). With only a $100 investment in materials, you can make over triple that amount in only one day's worth of sales, if packaged correctly. Putting together a meal (hot dog with fix-ins, chips, and drink) can justify a price of $3.00-$5.00; even if you decide to be generous and sell for cheaper than this, you will still come out with money in your pocket to cover expenses and pocket the rest. Think about this: the cost to make a hot dog is about $0.17 for the dog, $0.10 for the bun, and less than $0.05 for condiments; add chips ($0.40 per bag) and a drink ($0.25), and you've got yourself a total cost of $0.97 for the meal! At a $3.00 price point, you're making just over $2 in profit per sale!

Location is the key to your success. Placing a concession stand at a location known for its traffic, and also providing convenience in an area where food or drink is not readily accessible, provides you the opportunity to rake in the cash. Think beaches during the summer, or even just outside schools. Target those who are looking for a quick bite to eat on the fly – these will be your constant influx of revenue. Imagine school's out, it's a nice summer day. No one is at home, everyone's at the beach enjoying the surf, sun, and sand. Swimming sure does work up an appetite – make sure to provide your service to them, because they'll be dying to have one of your meals. And if it is something as simple as a hand-held hot dog, they'll likely buy more than one meal throughout the day! Repeat customers in a highly saturated location; you're bound to make huge amounts of money in little time, and with very little investment. In only a few short months, maybe even weeks (if you're truly motivated), you'll have made back the money you put down for your cart, and will have established a strong customer base with your continued presence at these locations.

Concessions are probably the best way to make money in this tough economy, as you're able to reap the benefits of a cost-effective business model, along with high volumes of customers, in a time when people want – nay, need – your product. Just provide the service, and the product will sell itself! Good luck in your future money making!