Where The Mobile Business Industry Is Headed

As we enter an era of high priced commercial spaces, oversaturated markets, elevated cost of living and pricey student loan debt, the dream of becoming a small business owner seems a little bit more distant than imagined… or is it? Today we service several business owners in various states on the west coast, but not just any business owners -mobile business owners.

Inspired and big minded, small business owners all over the globe have been reinventing the wheel when it comes to providing a stand up service for their community by going mobile. A mobile business is a business that has the ability to venture the open road and provide services and products to their customer basis while on the go or stationary. These businesses aim to deliver and transport their equipment, goods/services to their customer’s home or in a specific location.

The mobile business industry is booming with all sorts of great ideas like:

  • Mobile Dentistry

  • Mobile Food Trucks

  • Mobile Groomer

  • Mobile Automotive Detailing

  • Mobile Personal Training / Yoga Studio

  • Mobile Salon / Barbershop

  • Mobile Glass Blowing

  • Mobile Locksmith

  • Mobile Cleaning Services

  • Mobile Landscaping

  • Mobile Seamstress

  • Mobile Bookstore

  • Mobile Photographer

  • Mobile Retail Shop

  • Mobile Gunsmith

  • Mobile Florist

  • Mobile Catering

  • Mobile Tutoring

  • Mobile Sports Medicine / Xray

  • Mobile Naturopathy

  • Mobile Massage Therapist

  • Mobile Bike Repair

-and so much more!

Mobile businesses are notoriously known for small overhead costs that supply quick ROI and profitability, but mobile business owners offer more than just their hope for an easy start. These innovative entrepreneurs are interested in encouraging local economic stimulation, showcasing their creativity, and cultivating a community -all while leaving memorable impressions on their customers. And mobile business patrons are taking notice, a survey conducted on food truck customers showed that just about ever patron interviewed would continue supporting food trucks and used descriptions like, “fun, exciting, new, different, unusual and unique”. Mobile Cuisine

These mobile business owners, although diverse, all have one thing in common -their vessel. Whether it be cart, truck, trailer, RV, their vision incorporated into their vessel draws the crowd, creates community and ensures a successful mobile business. Working with a company/manufacturer that produces high quality work for specific mobile needs is crucial when designing, building, or modifying a mobile vessel. Peace of Mind Customs builds, services, modifies, and maintains just about any mobile business need. We find value in working closely with our customers to achieve their mobile business dreams that are built to last.

Give us a call or email today to learn more about making your mobile business dreams come true, and leaving your brick and mortar businesses vision in the past!

5 Tips For Building A Food Truck

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The food truck industry is down right exploding, causing big minded and food inspired business entrepreneurs to venture down the path of food on wheels! Food trucks and carts allow flexibility, creativity and diversity, which is why they are becoming so popular throughout the food business industry not only nationwide here in the states, but throughout the world from Australia to Tokyo to Spain. Food trucks are sweeping the world by storm!

Many foodies are turning to open up their own food truck, offering their take on delicious dishes and drinks, but a small overhead and vision will only get these ventures so far. A well thought out business plan is a crucial factor to ensure a business’s success, but in the food truck industry it’s a little different. A properly constructed/maintained truck is a mobile food business owners ideal scenario and essential for a successful food truck business, but unfortunately is not always feasible -yet it is one of the most important factors. We know how difficult it can be to source the perfect truck for your mobile needs, that’s why we put together a little list of tips (below) to help during the scouting and buying process for your rig.

5 Tips For Building or Buying A Food Truck

  1. Power Supply. When it comes to food trucks, food carts, RVs, and the like most manufacturers put in 30 amp power supply. 30 amps is just not enough depending on amount of equipment being ran. Majority of permanent locations and hookups already  offer 50 amps, so why not take advantage and supply your operation with every option possible. Not only is 50 amps preferred, but this extra amperage prevents breaker malfunctions, allows specialty equipment (ex. frozen yogurt machine, pizza ovens) to run efficiently, and offers peace of mind.

  2. Plumbing. Take advantage of putting in a bigger water heater instead of an oversized supply tank. Having a sufficient amount of hot water on demand can definitely make the day go smoothly especially when it comes to getting the dishes wrapped up.

  3. NO INSTAHOT WATER HEATERS IN COLD CLIMATES. You would think by the name that this product would be great in cold climates...wrong. During the cold season, the metal of the heat exchanger gets very cold, the water entering the heat exchanger can also be cold with the last 3-18 inches depending on connection from outside to inside, and when mixed with an instant flame or electric heat source it will more than likely result in a crack and complete failure. A big reason these do not work as well in mobile units compared to homes is wall and floor insulation.

  4. Layout and Flow. We have had many food truck modifications due to functionality and workflow. It’s so important for your day to day sanity and work efficiency that a proper workflow is laid out and planned. A prime example is placing a handwashing sink near the order and pick up window, that way when you have to head to the window for customer and food interaction, the ability to wash hands right there vs. walking to the back of the truck/trailer, this causes backtracking or clustering/path crossing.

  5. Codes and Regulations. It’s always important to(know) work with your local government to ensure your business, truck/trailer, location, and the like are up to code. We’ve helped many food trucks get up to code so they can get back up and running, because who likes to work so damn hard, have one little thing wrong, and in return be shut down -meaning no income. So be sure to check out your city’s requirements and codes for the little things like internal grease traps and ansul systems for fire protection. It’s also an important reminder that codes and regulations are constantly changing with how new this industry still is.

Finding a food truck is easy these days, but finding great quality food trucks -now that’s a tough one. At Peace Of Mind Customs it doesn’t have to be, we strive to manufacture and modify high end food trucks, carts, and trailers at affordable prices. We believe your success is ours and are here to advocate and assist in the building/modification process. Give us a call or email to learn how we can make your mobile business dreams come true today!

5 Badass Food Truck Modifications

With today’s food truck industry exploding all over the world, we’ve had the opportunity to see some pretty cool shit. From school bus farmers markets to small eco friendly juice bars, we compiled a small list of some badass food truck modifications that adds a little extra to the industry.

  1. Big Pizza Ovens. Who doesn’t love a slice of za? Not many -we’re sure. But those gigantic pizza ovens can be a little much in a food truck/trailer. These ovens operate at high temperatures making it really difficult during summer months for those working in the space with the oven. Without proper air flow the food truck would itself become an oven, but we’ve thought of an aesthetically cool way to showcase the pizza oven as well as create draft and airflow by creating a back ramp door for the oven to partially slide out (safely secured).

2. Small Coffee Trucks. We are seeing more and more of these babies and really dig them. These trucks are eco friendly, offer all electric options eliminating the need for gas, and small overhead. A perfect option for a small start in the food truck biz.

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3. Bluetooth Speaker System. This option is awesome and is honestly missed all the time! Just imagine how much better morning prep and closing is with some tunes or being able to draw a crowd at an event with your own sound system. These sound systems can be permanently mounted inside and out or even temporarily placed. (below: black recessed speakers in the ceiling)

4. Dimmable Lighting. A feature most overlook, but for the experienced food truck owners, they know how standard lights can give that fishbowl effect in the evening, so for a more relaxed ambiance and work experience, the dimmable lights are definitely worth it, even for the hood lights.

5. Mobile Bar Taps. These trucks are great for special events like weddings, family reunions, parties, and more. We’ve seen some pretty impressive taps and trucks with this feature and love the idea. A tip for this type of truck is to ensure that the insulation where the taps are located is secure yet removable in case of any leak or malfunction.

Sometimes buying a brand new food truck isn’t on the table, but finding a decently priced vessel and performing modifications can be more cost effective and doable. At Peace of Mind Customs we’re here to make sure your rig is built to last -new or modified. Give us a call or email today to learn more about how we can make your food truck dreams come true!