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  • 04-11-2015 1:08am
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    AndreiF
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I`m thinking to open a business that involve a food truck. Is there any way i can buy a food truck that has all the equipment installed (used car), or is better to buy a van/used ambulance and just to pay the conversion work. What you guys suggest, and from where i can find any used food truck/ambulance?

    Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

    Thank you!


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    The Hill Billy
    Registered Users Posts: 22,777 ✭✭✭✭The Hill Billy


    Your best bet would be to check out the Motoring & Transport category - especially the Motorhomes & Campervans or Projects & Builds forums.

    When you want to know how to flip a burger - pop back here. ;)

    tHB


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    AndreiF
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭AndreiF


    Ha ha, flip a burger....that`s good one!

    Yeah, thanks, i will try to see the motor category!


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    duploelabs
    Registered Users Posts: 11,435 ✭✭✭✭duploelabs


    AndreiF wrote: »
    Ha ha, flip a burger....that`s good one!

    Yeah, thanks, i will try to see the motor category!

    A simple googling will show many food trucks on sale, even companies that custom build in north dublin, however as a food producer myself, getting a truck would be the very last on the list as your menu and budget for fit out would dictate what you can get, regardless of your training in both food production and business management


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    JONJO THE MISER
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    Why cant we be more proactive and encourgage people in this country, food trucks thrive in usa and canada.


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    sammyjo90
    Registered Users Posts: 13,164 ✭✭✭✭sammyjo90


    JONJO THE MISER wrote: »
    Why cant we be more proactive and encourgage people in this country, food trucks thrive in usa and canada.

    oh stop its heartbreaking! a lot of it has to do with council trading fees(which can be crazy) and some of the public in general not wanting to try new things.
    For someone starting out its horrific and takes a lot of work and dedication to make it work. like most businesses i guess!

    If you could OP, id suggest getting a custom fitted one for what ever you are doing, because depending on what your product is, the Health inspector/HSE will have an awful lot to say about what you can have/where it can go..what you can cook etc.
    but if its just an ordinary chip/burger van then an already kitted out one will be fine im sure


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    GrahamThomas
    Registered Users Posts: 606 ✭✭✭GrahamThomas


    Good article I came across today OP, might be of interest:-

    http://dublininquirer.com/2015/11/04/food-trucks-are-great-incubators-so-why-dont-we-have-more/


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