What Are the Average Food Trailer Model, Size and Prices?

In general, mobile food trailers tend to be preffered now days, compared to food trucks, because results in convenient transportation, easy management, and affordable prices. Regardless of size, they have the same features and functions as a food truck, making them the best option for getting started in the mobile food & catering business.

So, how small or big are mobile Concession Food Trailers? What are the standard sizes and dimensions?

In fact, there is no such "standard" food trailer size. There is a variety of mobile food trailer sizes, and the exact dimensions are dependent on the specific needs you may have. At Concession R Us, the average food trailer sizes start at 12ft and stretch up to 20ft in length +. The food trailer width is about 8.5ft, while the height is around 8ft from the ground up. Of course, there can be smaller or larger size all depends on the equipment and needs. But most people choose 15 feet, because it can house the average coocking equipment & storage space.

Now that you have a better glimpse into the common food trailer sizes. Here comes the hardest part of creating your build - choosing the food trailer size that is the best for your business. It can be a daunting task to figure out how much space or equipment a food trailer needs for your business, especially when you are new to the industry.

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Are you planning to finance a small (10ft), Medium (15ft) or a large enclosed concession trailer, like most owners do. That is a fact that many people prefer at least a 15ft Concession mobile food trailers, those with a length of 20ft, or more would have plenty of storage space. Storage in a food trailer is never enough. Having extra square feet is better than having too little space in your food trailer, even if they are not needed at present it could later on?  However, a large size usually comes with a bigger price tag. 

At Concession R Us, the cost of a full equiped 15 feet mobile food trailer is around $80,000. Standard in all trailers are a 4-compartment water sinks with NSF certification, air conditioner, and standard cooking appliances. Don't forget other expenses like: Commissary, Health Dept. annual fees, insurance, supplies, etc. So all together you probably need $85,000 +, to start your business if you are paying cash for it, or around $30,000 initial expenses if you are financing with monthly payments that will depend on credit score, downpayment and business history. 

In fact, choosing the right food trailer size for your business involves considering a few more factors beyond just the how much storage room do you need, what equipment in your trailer, and also how many employees will you have.  

Are you going to start small/slow? or try to establish a Concession food trailer kingdom straight out?