Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC
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201-896-4100 info@sh-law.comAuthor: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC|September 2, 2013
Food trucks, a/k/a mini-restaurants on wheels, have become popular business ventures for food service entrepreneurs. However, before venturing into this line of business, one would be well advised to first carefully consider the risks, legalities and expenses unique to the mobile food industry (in addition to the ones that typically challenge all restaurants).
Food trucks offer an attractive lower start-up cost for the small business owner because they require modest start-up staffing, equipment and overhead expenses. For example, buying the truck, which can cost upwards of $100,000 to purchase and fit up, may be the easiest part of getting started.
The bigger obstacles will be securing the proper permits and licenses to operate. In New York City, presently a mecca for restaurants on wheels, the process is both complicated and costly. Below are just some of the requirements for mobile food vendors:
Despite such obstacles, food truck operations have become profitable business ventures for many. However, as in all businesses, risks and the rewards must be carefully considered.
If you have any questions about starting a food truck business or would like to discuss the legal issues involved, please contact me, Gary Young, or the Scarinci Hollenbeck attorney with whom you work.
The Firm
201-896-4100 info@sh-law.comFood trucks, a/k/a mini-restaurants on wheels, have become popular business ventures for food service entrepreneurs. However, before venturing into this line of business, one would be well advised to first carefully consider the risks, legalities and expenses unique to the mobile food industry (in addition to the ones that typically challenge all restaurants).
Food trucks offer an attractive lower start-up cost for the small business owner because they require modest start-up staffing, equipment and overhead expenses. For example, buying the truck, which can cost upwards of $100,000 to purchase and fit up, may be the easiest part of getting started.
The bigger obstacles will be securing the proper permits and licenses to operate. In New York City, presently a mecca for restaurants on wheels, the process is both complicated and costly. Below are just some of the requirements for mobile food vendors:
Despite such obstacles, food truck operations have become profitable business ventures for many. However, as in all businesses, risks and the rewards must be carefully considered.
If you have any questions about starting a food truck business or would like to discuss the legal issues involved, please contact me, Gary Young, or the Scarinci Hollenbeck attorney with whom you work.
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