Looking into entering the business (coffee truck)

[EWH217]

Hi All,
I am getting ready to retire from the military and for years I have thought about opening a coffee shop. More specifically I would like to purchase a coffee truck. I am working on a business plan but I would like to get some ideas from those who came before me.
I'm in Hawaii so the weather is great year round.
I look forward to hearing your ideas and getting some mentorship.

-Start up costs
-overlooked mistakes
-barista training
-etc.

 

[CoffeeJunky]

Welcome to the forum.
The questions you are asking been answered many times on here. So do little search, and you will get much more answers.
But here is little generic answers and you will be able to find much more in debt in search.

Start up Cost.

This can be from 50k -250k
It all depends on what you want to get.
If you want nicer and brand new trucks.... This can get very expensive.

Overlooked mistakes.
Thinking this is going to be easy....
Promotion.

Barista Training.
There are tons of them out there if you are willing to pay for them.


As you get into the business plan and pricing out the equipment, come back and ask here more specific questions.
We will be glad to answer those and give you advise on where to go.
Also we have few members from Hawaii.

Good LUck

 

[EWH217]

It was kind of my introduction. Still navigating the site. Thanks

 

[Mr Shave]

Hello,

If you are serious, have a coffee truck that has passed health inspection. It is in Hawaii and possibly for sale.

Lmk. Or if you want to meet up and just talk business can tell you the ups and downs.

 

[EWH217]

I am serious. I am new to this but would love to talk shop and get insight. The forum won't let me share and email with you. but I would like to set up something.

 

[CoffeeJunky]

EWH,

MR.Shave would be one of the people we respect here. I would be grateful if he is willing to chat and give you some advise.... Good Luck.....

 

[PinkRose]

Hello EWH217,

You can always send Mr. Shave a private message through this Coffee Forum. Click on his name (on the left of any one of his posts), and then click "private message." Type your message and title/subject line and send it on its way.

Rose

 

[EWH217]

CoffeeJunky,
What a great place! Mr. Shave already hit me up and we are going to get together this next week. Thanks for the help and advice.

EWH

 

[EWH217]

PinkRose,
Thank you. I finally figured out the private message. We made contact with one another.

 

[kingcoffee]

HI, if you have not found a coffee truck yet, i have a great one for sale.
20008 freightliner sprinter 3500 high Roof 170.
12,726 Miles, 3.0 l turbo Diesel V6, automatic, p/w, p/l, c/c,t/w, a/c, am/fm/cd, ABS, Dual airbags, 1 ton, p/mirrors, sliding side cargo door w/o window, rear cargo doors w/windows, divider wall w/walk-through, Powertech 15KW Diesel Generator, Aux Battery, 50 AMP Shore power, EXPOBAR Dual espresso Machine, Bumm Commercial Coffee Grinder, Bunn CW Series Commercial coffee Brewer, hamilton Beach Commercial Blender, Dual 2 Basin Sinks w/faucets, 4GAL Electric Hot Water Heater, Water Purification System, ASCEND Double Door Counter-Height Regrigerator, 12 Volt Water Pump, LED Overhead Lighting, Dual 13,500 BTU Rooftop A/C Units, Air Tronic Digital Dielsel Heater, Fresh & Waste Water Holding Tanks, Edgestar 65lb Capacity Ice Maker, ***Factory 5yr/100k DieselEngine Limited Warrany Remains!!! > Warrant Start Date 02-01-2010***
Let me know if you would like pics or more info..

 

[PinkRose]

Hi "kingcoffee",

It probably would have been better if you posted a separate thread (listing the coffee truck that you have for sale in the title).

I see that you posted it in several other places . . .

So, when it's sold, please go back into each place where you posted it and let us know that it's sold - That way, people won't keep asking about it.

Thanks,

Rose