From Passion to Plate: How Chef Derek Fernandez Launched Stagecoach Backyard Eatery with Rent 2 Own Trailers
Starting a food trailer business doesn’t have to mean draining your savings or waiting years for funding. For Chef Derek Fernandez , it...
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HOW MUCH
MONEY
CAN YOU MAKE WITH A
FOOD TRAILER?
From both industry statistics and the experiences of our satisfied clients, it's easy to see that a food trailer can be a successful business.
On average, food trailers sell between $15,000 & $40,000 a month.
A Profitable Business Model:
Breaking Down Costs
As an example, let's consider monthly sales of $25,000 and break down the associated costs:
Food Costs: Around 30% or $7,500
Employees Payroll: Allocate 18%, or $4,500
Rent, Fuel, Electricity: Approximately 8.4% or $1,200
Miscellaneous Costs: Allocate 18%, or $4,500
Commissary Fees: Allocate $1,000 (varies)
Insurance: 1.2% or $300
After these costs, your total comes to $16,000, leaving you with $9,000 in monthly profit before your weekly payments.
THAT'S A GREAT BUSINESS!
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