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Do you want to take advantage of your baking talent? Are you a baker looking to add a unique touch to your existing bakery?


If you are passionate about this world, then a mobile bakery is the perfect business for you. 



1. Get your documents in this order


No business is complete without the proper licenses and permissions. Since you are starting a bakery business, you will need to prepare your food service paperwork. This includes a health and safety certificate, a food handler permit, and a food service license.


You will also need to obtain some permissions for your food truck bakery. Not all cities make easier to start a food truck business. Check the local food truck policies and parking restrictions in your city to make sure it's 100% legal.


Here you have our post that includes all the permissions and licences you need for your food truck in Spain.



2. Develop a business plan for your food truck


Research and intensive planning are a key factor when launching a successful business. Look at your mobile bakery business from every angle. Define your business, set your goals, and research your competitors.


It will be smart to research what your customers want. Will you sell only sweet products? And what kind? As there are many options, cakes, cookies, donuts, and pies, you may need to limit the options you offer to accommodate a mobile bakery setup.


In your business plan you have to cover the first costs, ingredients and equipment. Your incomes won't come instantly. Calculate how long it will take to reach the break-even point and start to get benefits, plan consequently. 


Investigate the best areas for your mobile bakery. Make a B plan for your baked products in case they are not sold during the day. Your business plan is a strategic tool for your bakery idea to succeed, so make sure it is comprehensive.




3. Assure your funding


Your funding plan arrives once you know how much you need. First, know your budget and how you're going to use it. Is it enough to finance your dream of selling mobile baked products?


If so, then that's great. If not, how will you make it work? Should you get a loan from a bank or credit union? Can family or friends help you while you're still starting the business?


Also, don't forget to set aside money for business insurance.



4. A food trailer/food truck


Starting a bakery is not cheap, but a mobile bakery will cost significantly less. Furthermore, mobile caravans have the advantage of flexibility. If you want your mobile bakery to get everywhere in the city, a bakery truck can give you that. 


If you think you'll need a bigger space, you have the option of using a longer trailer, instead of a food truck. Make sure you analyse carefully all the pros and cons before deciding on either way.



5. Open your mobile bakery business


Do a little market research to find ideal parking spaces in different areas in your city. Make sure you know the parking regulations in the areas where you plan to sell.


You also need to make sure your baked goods are priced correctly. Remember, apart from the cost of the ingredients, you have to count the time: cooking time, cleaning time, packing time and time to market.


Take this into account when calculating the cost of supplies and the time you spend making them.


6. Advertise your mobile bakery


Before opening your mobile bakery business, get along and connect with your potential clients. Use a wide range of marketing strategies for food trucks and spread the word about your bakery, including social networks, local advertising and from mouth to mouth advertising. Tell everyone you know!


Don't underestimate the importance of social media make sure you commercialise in an effective way on more than one platform.


If you can, you should also create a blog or website. You can write articles about your bread and sweets and other relevant topics, as well as having more information about yourself and how your bakery started.



7. Closing tips


Starting a mobile bakery (or any other business) is not easy. Don't be afraid to ask friends, family, or other veterans in the business for help. Connect with other entrepreneurs and learn their tips and tricks for running a mobile bakery business.


Don't forget about trailer safety. A small violation can give your business a bad reputation both in the health department and in the public eye. These rules exist to ensure that you and your customers stay safe.


Use food truck marketing strategies like promotions and sales to help your brand take off. Once you get more recognition, you can start looking for merchandise.



8. Take your passion to people


Who says Food Trucks can only sell sandwiches or hot dogs? Food truck trailers can also be bakeries or pastry shops, show your customers what you are capable of.


???With that said, are you ready to start your mobile bakery?