If you are looking for a home – based business opportunity that will make you a very popular person in your community this summer, consider buying an ice cream truck. There’s just something about ice cream that brings out the kid in everyone. Kids run down the street in a stampede so that they can line up to buy a sweet treat. I have even seen adults running at full speed and jumping over fences to catch up with the ice cream truck. Well, actually, that was me. I just love ice cream that much.
The first thing that you must research before deciding to buy an ice cream truck is the same item that you must research with any mobile food business. Check out your local rules and regulations to make sure that you will be able to obtain any necessary licenses or permits. The biggest start up cost for your business is the equipment – the truck itself as well as any freezers, shelves, and other accessories that you will need to put in it if it does not come equipped in the way that you want it. As part of your business plan you will have to think about what kind of ice cream products you would like to sell – will you stick with an assortment of premade, packaged treats or get a truck with a soft serve machine inside? You could even make your own ice cream and sell it, but that takes time, knowledge, and energy too.
Another part of your business plan is selecting a good route. A profitable route is essential to your success in the ice cream truck business. Look around your community and find neighborhoods where there are many children playing outside. Look for parks, playgrounds, beaches, outdoor concert venues, and other places where people gather. Make a schedule of regular appearances so that people know where they can expect you to be and when. Then, get out there and sell some ice cream. Your adoring public awaits.
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