{"id":10192,"date":"2024-07-18T14:51:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T12:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/10-simple-steps-to-owning-a-food-truck\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:36:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:36:47","slug":"10-simple-steps-to-owning-a-food-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/10-simple-steps-to-owning-a-food-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Open a store truck in 12 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10192\" class=\"elementor elementor-10192 elementor-8341\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d053048 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d053048\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c218d9c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c218d9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7985505 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7985505\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-step instructions for opening a truck store<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5bbe87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5bbe87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/itinerant-trade\/\">food truck<\/a> concept has gained immense popularity worldwide. <strong>Specially fitted out and equipped to serve as a mobile point of sale<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck\/\">food and catering truck<\/a> frees you from the constraints of renting premises, maintenance, etc.<br>Like food trucks, the store truck has become a veritable institution, enabling shopkeepers to reach their customers more easily. Would you like to get started? <em>Whether<\/em> you&#8217;re <em>a butcher, delicatessen, baker or grocer<\/em>, <strong>EcoMag can build your store truck for you<\/strong>. Choose the truck that suits your needs and ask us for a quote.  <\/p><p>In the meantime, here&#8217;s all the advice you need to succeed in your nomadic business adventure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b4e292 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9b4e292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck-layout-process-8\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Opening a food truck: complete guide<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-143a6b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"143a6b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Financing: define a business plan, a market study and a provisional budget<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22119cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22119cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>business plan<\/strong> helps you structure your project, assess its financial viability and convince potential investors. You have several options for financing your food truck project: <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Personal contribution:<\/strong> ideally 20% to 30% of the total amount<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bank loan:<\/strong> the majority of financing, generally over 5 to 7 years<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Business start-up assistance:<\/strong> honor loans, regional subsidies, etc.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Participatory financing:<\/strong> can supplement your personal contribution<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare a solid file to convince banks and potential investors.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market research into the mobile catering market in your target geographical area will help you refine your concept and stand out from the crowd.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your financial forecasts must be based on realistic assumptions. Plan for several scenarios (pessimistic, realistic, optimistic) to anticipate contingencies. A well-constructed business plan will increase your chances of success in the competitive world of food trucks.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3036be elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b3036be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/how-do-you-create-a-financial-forecast-for-a-food-truck\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">How do you create a food truck financial forecast?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20ac4a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20ac4a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Prepare your store truck project<\/strong><\/h3><p>Opening a store truck is a real entrepreneurial project that shouldn&#8217;t be taken lightly: hence the need to prepare the acquisition well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02cfbc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02cfbc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Study the profitability of the store truck<\/strong><\/h3><p>Setting up a <strong>store truck <\/strong>raises some very important issues, particularly from a financial point of view. So you need to be sure that your business will be profitable, in order to cover all the costs involved in buying your vehicle, equipment and raw materials, setting up your business, etc.  <\/p><p>To carry out this profitability study, you need to calculate your costs as accurately as possible and define an appropriate selling price that will enable you to pay your expenses, repay your loans and pay yourself a salary. In fact, it&#8217;s a good idea to draw up a detailed business plan ahead of time.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1473f1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1473f1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Choose an original concept and find a name<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc489df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc489df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating an original concept involves developing a unique identity that will attract customers and build loyalty. Think about the type of cuisine, the ambience and the design of the vehicle. Find a little-exploited niche in the local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck-trailer\/\">food truck<\/a> market and analyze the competition to set yourself apart. Your concept must be consistent.   <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The name of your food truck is the first thing customers will notice. It should be catchy, easy to remember and reflect your concept. Be creative, simple and to the point.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-355ecfe elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"355ecfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck-layout-process-2\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Successful food truck concepts<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec0cec6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec0cec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: Define your target clientele and your type of cuisine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-593d1af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"593d1af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To target your market effectively, analyze the characteristics and behavior of your potential customers:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age, gender, socio-professional category<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating habits and special diets<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget for fast food<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This information will help you fine-tune your concept and offer a cuisine suited to the tastes and expectations of your target audience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of kitchen you choose is crucial to your success in the competitive mobile catering market. Choose a cuisine that you are passionate about and have mastered, while ensuring that it meets the expectations of your target clientele. <\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchen type<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of dishes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck\/burger-truck\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American street food<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burgers, hot dogs, fries<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck\/sushi-truck\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian cuisine<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nems, sushi, woks<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck\/catering-truck\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional specialities<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galettes bretonnes, aligot, socca<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetarian\/vegan cuisine<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowls, mixed salads, wraps<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve defined your cooking style, create original, tasty recipes, preferably quick to prepare and easy to eat.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09795d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09795d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: Draw up an estimate to finance your business<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e2da49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e2da49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck-layout-process-10\/\">finance your food truck<\/a>, draw up a complete budget forecast, including all the costs involved in launching and running your food truck:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle purchase or lease<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fittings and equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration and insurance fees<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial raw materials inventory<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing and communication expenses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed costs (fuel, maintenance, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salaries and payroll taxes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build in a safety margin to cover the unexpected. Don&#8217;t hesitate to enlist the help of a chartered accountant to refine your financial forecasts and structure your financing plan.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c57669 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6c57669\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtruck-astuces-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9953\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtruck-astuces-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtruck-astuces-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtruck-astuces-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtruck-astuces-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtruck-astuces-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4736f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df4736f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5: A custom-built or second-hand food truck?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22c885f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22c885f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A custom-built food truck meets the specific needs of your business, while a second-hand food truck represents a smaller purchase to get your business off the ground.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b197c3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b197c3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Customized food trucks: maximum personalization<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b2c9fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b2c9fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although more expensive, a custom-built food truck can be fully customized to suit the needs of your business, since you can design the workspace and equipment, and ensure that it complies with the latest health and safety standards.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26e78a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26e78a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Used food trucks: an economical option<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08d62dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08d62dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A second-hand food truck is often more affordable for entrepreneurs on a budget. You&#8217;ll easily find all kinds of models and be able to get up and running more quickly, but some models need to be brought up to standard, or carry risks in terms of mechanical reliability. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice between a custom-built or used food truck therefore depends on the entrepreneur&#8217;s objectives, budget and long-term vision for his mobile catering business.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-389de9b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"389de9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck-layout-process-10\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">How much does a food truck cost?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bab5bc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bab5bc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 6: Inside the vehicle: finding the right food truck and fitting it out<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb0acb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb0acb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interior of a food truck needs to be designed and equipped to work efficiently. Include areas dedicated to preparation, cooking, service and storage. Don&#8217;t forget to include space for cashiering and ordering.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice of cooking equipment depends on your culinary concept. Provide smooth, easy-to-clean work surfaces, a separate hand-washing basin and an efficient ventilation system. Floors should be non-slip and washable.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4663cb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4663cb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 7: Register the vehicle and take out food truck insurance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63c428a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63c428a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registering your food truck follows the same procedure as for any other vehicle. Online or at the prefecture, you&#8217;ll need to provide a : <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle transfer certificate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of identity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of address<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completed cerfa n\u00b013750*05 form<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up-to-date roadworthiness test (if vehicle over 4 years old)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of registration varies according to the tax rating and age of the vehicle. If your truck has undergone modifications in order to be fitted out as a galley, you may need to have it approved by the DREAL before you can register it, to check that the modifications comply with safety standards. <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential insurance<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several types of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/rules-for-food-trucks\/\">insurance<\/a> are required to cover your commercial activity. You&#8217;ll need commercial vehicle insurance to cover the commercial use of your truck. Third-party liability insurance is essential to protect your business against the risks associated with your catering activity. It&#8217;s a good idea to compare several quotes from insurers specialized in mobile catering, to get the best coverage at the best price.   <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ffec1d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4ffec1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/mobile-french-fry-shop-insurance-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Insurance for itinerant businesses<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38c16d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38c16d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 8: Hygiene standards and food truck regulations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bee4cf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bee4cf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulations and hygiene standards govern catering businesses, including food trucks, to guarantee food safety for customers.  <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training courses: food hygiene and preservation<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before being allowed to operate, all operators must undergo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck-what-are-the-hygiene-rules\/\">training in food hygiene and safety<\/a>, to familiarize them with good hygiene practices, health risks and current regulations. This training must be repeated every 3 years. <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food truck regulations<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The food truck must be designed and fitted out to facilitate cleaning and disinfection. Surfaces in contact with food must be smooth, impermeable and easy to clean. A stainless steel worktop is generally recommended.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining the cold chain is crucial. The food truck must be equipped with refrigerators and\/or freezers, and contain closed garbage cans for food waste and packaging. Wastewater must be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way, using retention tanks.   Finally, foodstuffs must be protected from contamination during storage and preparation.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-185bcdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"185bcdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtrucks-astuce-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-9954\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtrucks-astuce-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtrucks-astuce-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtrucks-astuce-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtrucks-astuce-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/foodtrucks-astuce-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffd1ce6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ffd1ce6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 9: Licenses: selling alcohol and selling everywhere<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b52b60d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b52b60d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sale of alcohol and itinerant activities require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/legal-requirements-for-food-trucks-which-licenses-and-permits-to-obtain\/\">specific licenses<\/a>. These permits are essential if you are to operate legally on markets and outside your home town. <\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licenses to sell alcohol in a food truck<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sell alcoholic beverages from a catering truck, you need a 3rd category license (sale of non-distilled fermented beverages and naturally sweet wines) or a restricted license (sale of alcohol only during meals). It takes about 2 months to obtain. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying for a license, the manager must undergo training in alcohol prevention and control.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itinerant merchant card<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To operate a mobile sales business outside the commune in which you are domiciled, you must hold a &#8220;carte de commer\u00e7ant ambulant&#8221;, issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry or the Chamber of Trades and Crafts on which your business depends. However, this card is not required for the sale of products from one&#8217;s own farm. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aed831 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1aed831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 10: Location authorizations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d184e39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d184e39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/how-do-i-find-a-location-for-a-food-truck\/\">Site permits<\/a> determine where your mobile catering business can set up and operate. To obtain a site on the public domain, apply for authorization from the town hall of the commune where you wish to set up.  On a private site, authorization must be obtained from the landowner.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some municipalities have set up a system of rotating locations for food trucks, to diversify supply and give all entrepreneurs a chance. So it&#8217;s important to find out about these schemes and sign up if you can. <\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Private pitches<\/strong><\/h3><p>As the name suggests, these are privately owned spaces, such as supermarket parking lots. These spaces are often provided in exchange for rent, although they can also be loaned free of charge. <\/p><h3><strong>Public locations<\/strong><\/h3><p>These are parking spaces owned by a municipality or other public body. Their use generally requires a parking permit. These spaces may be provided free of charge by the local council, but you may also have to pay a fee to use them.  <\/p><h3><strong>The markets<\/strong><\/h3><p>Food markets are strategic places to set up a mobile truck and quickly make a name for yourself with a large customer base. To obtain a site, you generally need to contact the town hall of the commune where the market is located, to obtain authorization.  <\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to location authorizations, your food truck will have to comply with local regulations on authorized operating hours, waste management and public space cleanliness, noise pollution and vehicle parking outside operating hours. Failure to comply with these rules may result in penalties ranging from fines to withdrawal of the site permit. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-628187f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"628187f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 11: Choose a legal status and obtain a business license<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c412ee7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c412ee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several legal forms available for setting up a food truck business.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Micro-enterprise is a simplified system for small businesses with limited sales. Formalities are reduced and accounting is streamlined. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sole proprietorships are ideal for solo entrepreneurs. It does not require a minimum capital contribution. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the SARL (Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 \u00e0 Responsabilit\u00e9 Limit\u00e9e &#8211; limited liability company) allows several people to form a partnership. Liability is limited to the contributions made, but the formalities involved in setting up and managing the company are more complex. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ea2a33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ea2a33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 12: Start your mobile catering business<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c46fc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c46fc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up a food truck requires meticulous preparation, from project conception to completion. Its success depends on the originality of the concept, financial management, compliance with hygiene standards and regulations on food truck locations and sales conditions. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccc9c7e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ccc9c7e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Our food trucks<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e1c28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5e1c28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to choose your store truck?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0c796a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0c796a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are a multitude of store trucks, with a wide range of possible options. So much so that it can be difficult to choose the right vehicle for your business.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff0005d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff0005d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>The different types of store trucks  <\/strong><\/h3><p>Today, there are store trucks specially designed for all trades, such as :<\/p><ul><li>Pizza: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/pizza-truck-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pizza truck<\/a>, choosing your oven and all the fittings that go with it.<\/li><li>Bakery: Choose the mobile bakery and get in touch with customers<\/li><li>Ice cream: Become an itinerant ice cream maker and serve the finest Italian ice creams<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>French fry shop: for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/food-truck\/fitted-food-trucks-catering-trucks\/friterie-burger-truck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fry<\/a> cooking and burger preparation, your truck needs to be functional to be efficient during rushes.<\/li><li>Butcher&#8217;s and delicatessen<\/li><li>Fishmonger&#8217;s<\/li><li>Grocery<\/li><li>Catering<\/li><li><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">etc.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div> <\/div><p>Each has its own specific equipment, enabling professionals to carry out their work in the best possible conditions on a daily basis. What&#8217;s more, there are store trucks that differ in size, capacity and appearance. From light vehicles to heavy-duty food trucks, from vintage to modern models, you&#8217;re spoilt for choice&#8230;.  Even so, there are a number of criteria that any store truck must meet:<\/p><ul><li>The vehicle must have a <strong>VASP registration certificate<\/strong>.<\/li><li>It must be equipped with professional cooking equipment, adapted to your activity.<\/li><li>Facilities must comply with <strong>health and safety standards<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f2b2d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f2b2d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Should I buy a new or used store truck?<\/strong><\/h3><p>When it comes to buying a <strong>warehouse truck<\/strong>, the question inevitably arises: should it be new or used? In reality, there&#8217;s no definitive answer to this question, as each option has its own advantages. With a <strong>new store truck<\/strong>, you can customize it as you wish, whether in terms of bodywork, decoration, layout or equipment. What&#8217;s more, you&#8217;re guaranteed to acquire a vehicle in perfect working order. But buying a <strong>used mobile truck<\/strong> can also be a very interesting solution. It allows you to acquire a ready-to-use truck quickly, at an attractive price. However, it won&#8217;t be as customized as a new vehicle.      <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c456d38 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c456d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecomag-france.fr\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Request a quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90b9571 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90b9571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rules to follow when buying a store truck<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03bdd3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03bdd3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you open your truck store, you&#8217;ll need to take a number of compulsory steps, starting with <strong>HACCP training<\/strong> in food hygiene and safety. This must be carried out by an accredited organization.  You also need to make sure that your food truck&#8217;s fittings comply with the same hygiene rules.  <\/p><p>Don&#8217;t forget to take out insurance for your vehicle and your business. Today, there are insurance policies specially designed for store trucks.  <\/p><p>Finally, if you haven&#8217;t already done so, you need to complete all the formalities involved in setting up your business, depending on the status you have chosen: auto-entrepreneur, sole proprietorship, etc.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The food truck concept has gained immense popularity worldwide. Specially fitted out and equipped to serve as a mobile point of sale, the food and catering truck frees you from constraints such as renting premises, maintenance, etc.<br \/>\nLike food trucks, the store truck has become a veritable institution, enabling shopkeepers to reach their customers more easily. Would you like to get started? Whether you&#8217;re a butcher, delicatessen, baker or grocer, EcoMag can build your store truck for you. 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