How Do You Start A Food Concession Business?
If you’ve been to a fair, festival or concert, chances are you’ve patronized a concession stand. Food-concession businesses offer the appeal of earning a full-time income as a seasonal and, therefore, a part-time worker. They also allow an entrepreneur to start a self-employed business with minimal capital. Food-concession businesses typically are cash businesses with less stringent licensing requirements. Starting a food concession business is a good way to become your own boss and set your own hours, but it is not as simple as it may seem. It is a competitive business with a lot of trial-and-error learning. Decide the scale and location(s) of your business. You can choose to operate a simple hot dog vending cart on the corner or opt for a large mobile food trailer selling barbecue sandwiches at all the craft fairs and carnivals in your region. Determine the menu for your concession business. Keep it simple, and focus on one or two featured items backed by other smaller sides and drin
