Alright, let’s gab about this beverage trailer thing, you know, the kind that sells drinks and stuff. I’ve seen a few around, and they seem like a pretty good way to make some coin, especially if you’re good at making tasty drinks.
First off, what kinda drinks you wanna sell? You gotta figure that out, you see. Coffee? That’s always a good one, folks always need their coffee, morning, noon, and night sometimes. Or maybe you’re thinkin’ juices? The healthy kind, you know, the green stuff and the beet stuff. People pay good money for that now, they do. And then there’s those fancy lemonades and teas. You can get real creative with those, put in all sorts of fruits and whatnot.
Now, about the trailer itself. You can’t just use any ol’ trailer, no sir. You need somethin’ sturdy, somethin’ that can handle the bumps in the road, you know? And it’s gotta be big enough to hold all your stuff, your drink makin’ machines, your cups, your ice, all that. And it’s gotta be clean, real clean. Nobody wants a drink from a dirty lookin’ trailer, that’s for sure.
Finding a good trailer ain’t always easy, and it can cost a pretty penny too. You can buy one used, maybe from someone who’s done with the business or try to find someone who can build you one like you want it. It doesn’t have to be new or fancy, but it does need to be workable. If you decide to have one built, get more than one estimate, do not just go to the first person you talk to. Prices on things always go up and down, so keep that in mind.
- Make sure it’s got good tires.
- Make sure the brakes work. You do not want to be rolling around and not be able to stop when you need to.
- Make sure the lights work. You need to be seen if you are going to be on the road especially at night.
- Make sure it’s got a good hitch. This is what hooks your trailer to your car or truck so make sure that is good and solid.
Once you got your trailer, you gotta get it all set up for makin’ drinks. This means gettin’ your equipment. You’ll need somethin’ to make the drinks, obviously. A coffee maker, if you’re doin’ coffee, or a blender for smoothies, or maybe just big ol’ containers for lemonade. You’ll need a way to keep things cold, too, like a fridge or a big cooler. And don’t forget about cups and lids and straws, and napkins, too. People always need napkins.
Then you gotta figure out where you’re gonna park this trailer. You can’t just set up shop anywhere. You gotta find places that let you, you know? Like farmers markets, or festivals, or maybe even outside some office buildings. You gotta do some research, call around, see who’s willin’ to let you park. Sometimes you gotta pay a fee, sometimes you don’t. Just depends, I guess.
And then there’s the money part. You gotta figure out how much to charge for your drinks. You gotta cover your costs, you see, the cost of the ingredients, the cups, the gas for the trailer, all that. And you gotta make some profit too, otherwise what’s the point, right? So, you gotta do some figurin’.
And don’t forget about tellin’ folks where you’re gonna be. You can put up signs, you can use that there social media stuff that all the young folks are usin’. Tell ‘em where you’ll be, what kinda drinks you got, and when you’ll be there. That way, people will know where to find you.
You can also use that TikTok stuff. I see young people making videos, short little things about what they are doing or selling. If you make short videos of the drinks you have and tell people where to find you, then maybe more folks would come buy your drinks. You might need someone to help you with that if you are like me and do not know too much about that new technology.
And last, but not least, you gotta be friendly. People like friendly folks. Smile, chat with your customers, make them feel welcome. If they like you, they’ll come back, see? And they might even tell their friends about your tasty drinks. And that’s how you make a go of it in the beverage trailer business.
So, there you have it. A little somethin’ about gettin’ started with a beverage trailer. It ain’t easy, but if you’re willin’ to work hard, you can make it work. Just remember, good drinks, good service, and a good location, and you’ll be alright.
