EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO EARN A LIVING
It’s not that easy,Some issues are:
- What’s good for the individual versus the city.
- Does the economy, both local and tourist (if applicable) support both entities?
- When does free enterprise turn into congestion?
BILLS, BILLS, BILLS
What are we looking at?
- Rent / mortgage versus land use.
- Water / sewer rates: standard or may vary depending on city truck is parked in.
- Trash pick up: costs vary between the two.
- Paper products: difficult to buy in bulk with food trucks.
- Maintenance: regular restaurant operating costs versus the additional costs of truck repairs.
START UP COSTS
There’s no doubt, it costs more to get a brick and mortar up and running.
Forbes notes it’s between $50,000-80,000 to get a food truck up.
Start up costs for a brick and mortar is between $100,000-$300,000.
