A Day In The Life - Press On Coffee Trailers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ม.ค. 2022
- Today we are taking you inside to see the guts and glory of the Press On Mobile Coffee Trailer. Stick with us and see the operation from start to finish.
We talk about where we store the trailer when we don't have an event.
Also about the ease of the propane espresso machine system. (Full details on www.pressoncoffee.com in in our E-book)
You can see how we manage a small business with 4 small kids and more.
Follow along with our other videos to see a-day-in-the-life of a travel trailer turned food truck. Making money while serving coffee is an awesome way to meet new people and build a coffee culture community too. Our DIY trailer conversion is still a work in progress. Check out our E-book and be on your way to become a mobile barista.
We spent five months on our coffee truck build. If you're looking to start a mobile food unit or a mobile coffee shop, we can tell you right now, Yes! They can be profitable. We have created an E-book on how to build a mobile coffee trailer. It explains how to build a mobile coffee cart, what gear you need for your espresso bar and more details on starting your own business.
The rest of the channel here shows some basic how-to and diy tips.
Also check out our health code video here:
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We are Press On Coffee,
THANKS FOR WATCHING!
CHEERS,
Rachel and Anthony Gerard
Starting a coffee blog can be intimidating with so much info out there. When we began to make our food truck build out a reality, we first purchased Green Joe's E-book. It was a big step in the right direction but we've added some extra details and personal experience to ours.
Official Press On webpage:
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Great video great couple/ team ❤. .I am hoping to get my coffee trailer next year. 😊
Thank you!
I appreciate you videoing the actual making and serving . You really have it down. The coffee machine is also very impressive!
Thank you! Means a lot!
I am with you on the ceiling height. I am currently building out a horse trailer for mobile beverage service. At 6’7” ceiling height is at a premium.
Would love to see your trailer when you’re finished!
So inspiring!! I am starting my mobile foods trailer this year, I have my first booked event in April!! Wish you guys all the best and loving the day in the life video really helps to imagine when I’m at that point. All the best
Thank you so much! We already purchased another trailer to build out :). Congratulations on your first event! You will love it!
So Happy for you...
Congratulations
Did you have to get a "Food Licence" too to do this?
Super inspiring!
Great set up! Many blessings with business 🙏🏻
Awesome video guys. Always nice to see fellow coffee setups doing their thing! Good luck guys!
Thanks for saying hi! Glad to meet more coffee people! Thank you 😊
I love this so much!!! Love you guys!
It's a pleasure, thanks for watching!
Loved the video, you two are the cutest and love the family support! Thanks for sharing with us!
Thanks so much! You're sweet. The kids think it's super cool. They want to open their own shops someday. Maybe they'll take over the business when they're older 😏
AWESOME 🤓
wow this was an awesome video, keep up the great work. i will be watching more videos from you soon.
Thank you! More videos will be posted soon on our newest build!
this is awesome thank you!
Thank you!
Way to go, Anthony and Rachel! This guy served me my first cup of coffee that we dunked cookies in… back when we were less than 10yrs old. I’m sure Press On does not disappoint!
Thank you Adam! We hope you and your family are doing well!
you got a badass trailer im restoring 1968 scotty rv making it into a coffee trailer , Much Love From Austin, TX
Thank you! You’re going to love it! Such a fun process!
So cute! (You two as a couple too!)
Great Video ! My wife is getting ready to do Coffee on 3 Wheels , we call it
Val’s Moto Café ,
will be back to see more great content , another interesting channel is called Tasty Inside that features small Mobil coffee carts in Thailand
Thanks ! Keep up the good work. Great fun watching reality TV.
Thank you very much! Keep us posted about your 3-wheeled adventure!
Cute coffee trailer and name. Reminds me of Philippians 3:14. We’ve thought of doing something like this. We’ve lived in an RV for last year & a half, so we’re used to propane and all that & I got a part-time barista job at a local coffee shop 6 mos ago. So at least I have some experience making coffee now.;) Thanks for sharing. Y’all have a beautiful family! Will be showing my hub this.;) 💛☕️
Thank you! That’s actually part of why we chose the name. I bet you would really enjoy the mobile coffee business. You could maybe even tow it with your RV?
Very nice! Would you prefer an all in one (perhaps a food truck style setup) or the stand alone trailer you have now?
Either way I'm digging this . Thanks for the inspiration. Best of luck. 👍
I do like the simplicity of a drivable set up. It would be nice to just pull up and be ready to go. However, if you have uneven terrain where you are setting up, it might be easier leveling a trailer with jacks vs a truck/van.
The biggest downside for a food truck style IMO is the serving window height tends to be much higher. I like to sit as low as possible to my customers. It makes for a more personable experience.
I like the new machine guys how do you like it. looks like its pulls very nicely.
It's a great machine! Compact design which is great in a mobile application, and super easy to use. Amazing steam power!
Great video. I think its a great idea to use a trailer the way you did, everything is already there, cabinets, sink etc. Was there a problem at all getting your business licensed using a trailer or was it smooth sailing?
Thank you! It was smooth sailing really. I would just make sure that you purchase insurance that covers everything inside the trailer in case something happens. The cheapest I could find was a company called Hiscox. Great company.
Great video, we have a coffee van for our daughters in Ireland since 2020, could not believe you have the Fracino machine too, we love ours, its made in UK, how did you end up with it?. Your in USA right?
Yes, we are in the USA. I was actually searching for a machine on eBay and found the seller TheCoffeeGuys.co.uk. They had a Astoria dual fuel machine for sale so I reached out to them. From there I found out they sell Francine. It was a little challenging to get it to the US but worth it! They are beautiful machines!
Coolbeans! 😎
Thanks Man!
Thanks for sharing! Where did you get the wall coverings?
The white walls are called poly wall from Lowe’s. The white tile look is from tic tac tiles. It’s a peel and stick.
Excellent Video...
Question:
What is the Name of the font you used to spell out "COFFEE"?
I believe it’s Playfield or Budoni depending on what program you’re using.
@@PressOnMobileCoffee
EXCELLENT... Beautiful font... I used something like this when I did my "Mama's Kitchen" and I thought it was
"Umbrella" ... I love this font...
Clean and Classy.
Thank you for the information.
This is my dream to have. Was it hard to built the trailer? Will you be able to share information of how to build it?
It honestly wasn’t difficult. Just took patience and time. Most of what I did I learned from TH-cam. A lot of our other videos on here show how we did everything. We also have an ebook on our website.
Hey Anthony really awesome channel 👍
I have two questions, did you ever work or go to barista classes & how long have you been doing this...
Thank you! I was only a barista for a Christmas season at Starbucks years ago (not sure that really counts lol). I’ve been drinking coffee and teaching myself about coffee for many years. As for building mobile coffee shops, that began in 2020.
@@PressOnMobileCoffee haha thank you, awesome reason why I am asking is because I would like to open up my own little mobile barista bar, I'm in the security industry however I would like to go on my own cause in security one just doesn't have enough time for your own life and I feel I can make more and go further on my own lol
@@franzwal3834 I agree! Get after it! You will love it!
Great video! What POS system do you use? Is that an IPad?
We use Square. We found the Square stand for the smaller 9.5” iPad on eBay for a really good deal. I don’t connect to paper receipts or my register, I just use a simple cash box and email receipts if requested.
Hi! I'm wondering if that is a propane coffee machine? Do you use a generator or are fridges propane too?
Yes it is! No generator. Fridges only pull a small amount of wattage so I use a battery system for everything electric.
Can you please tell me if your expresso machine runs off propane? If so, can I please get the brand? Thank you
Yes it does. Fracino is the brand. I get all of my machines from:
thecoffeeguys.co.uk
How do you keep trailer heated in below 0 degrees temperatures?
In the winter we use a portable heater in the trailer. I keep it on overnight and anytime the temps drop below 32 degrees. If I won’t be running the trailer for awhile I will also empty the water tanks and water lines.
Where are you located, I'm interested in the interior view.. laws and build diagram
Hello! We are in Post Falls, Idaho. First step I recommend is to check out your county health department and look for a “mobile food truck guidelines” or something similar. If you call them, they will know what to send you or what site to send you to. That will give you all the codes and regulations for your build. Generally, they will be looking for things like: hot water temp, cold storage temps, water tank size, sinks etc. Idaho is very relaxed with all of this because we are only serving coffee and foods under “Cottage Law” occasionally.
Dumb question, but is the whole trailer powered by that propane tank?
No such thing as a dumb question - It is not. The propane tank just powers the espresso machine (which eliminates about 4k watts). The rest of the appliances (grinder, fridge, lights, pos system, etc) is run on a battery/inverter system.
How many drinks would you serve by 9am?
Oh man, that really varies a lot on location. I was outside an antique mall in the very beginning but they didn’t open until 10am so it was hard to catch customers before they opened. I mostly like to do hired events now when I’m not building the trailers.
If you operate for 8 hrs at $4 per cup and 100 cups per day of sales (that's 1 sale every 5 mins) you're looking at $400 revenue. Even at 50% profit margin that's $200 profit per day which in the best case is $25/hr.
How do your numbers compare to this breakdown?
That's a safe prediction however I only do 4-6 hour events with high attendee count. It's fair to say I capture at least 10% of attendees. My average transaction is almost always over $6. I generally charge a minimum for an event, meaning if I do a 4 hour event, I will request that I make at least $400. If I only make $300, the event coordinator will have to pay me the $100 difference. If you can snag a location that allows you to operate as a drive thru, you will be in even better shape.
What kind of coffee machine is this can you share please
Fracino Contempo. You can purchase them from thecoffeeguys.co.uk
What happens when you need to go to the restroom?
If it’s a big event, we have 2 people and one can leave for a bit. If it’s a small event, I have a “Be back in 5” sign I put up.
is there profit good luck
Absolutely! It all depends on how much you want to work though. Finding events and/or a good semi-permanent location.
How much on the CSHOP truck trailer
How much did it cost to build or?
What is your monthly take home profit
It would vary a lot. We only did events- no regular location. But since we cash-flowed our business everything was basically profit. To give you an idea, our most expensive drink cost us around $1 all in, and sold for $5.50.
So is your propane on while your driving to your location to sell? 😬
Yep, it is 😄
Watch the video
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Ask you propane dealer if that is smart...
I would NOT have my Propane turned on while driving down the road...
My husband worked for a propane dealership... he says "Turn it OFF"... if you have a wreck... it could catch on FIRE...
@@judichristopher4604 it is a bit of a risk but people run their propane furnaces in their motorhomes while driving as well. Just have to make sure everything is secured.
@@PressOnMobileCoffee
Propane is HIGHLY Flammable Fuel (GAS)
IT is DANGEROUS To Have your PROPANE BOTTLE OPEN driving down the road...
ONE Spark could start a fire..
Propane is GAS... if it was leaking... and there is a spark... FIRE or Explosion... can Happen..
I don't care how many people drive down the road with it on...
IT IS DANGEROUS...
I have "Flipped" 17 RVs and Travel Trailers... I have lived in them on and off for over 35 years... I have always been told (good advice) to SHUTE OFF the PROPANE...
Secure doesn't mean OPEN VALUE...
You can have it "SECURE" so what???
If it leaks (GAS) it can still explode...
PLEASE ask your Propane Dealer...
YOU are putting yourself and others to be in a dangerous situation doing this..
take the kids to mcdonalds
Does your neck hurt??? My fear of getting a small trailer
Lol it should’ve. But I normally have my head looking down while making coffee/steaming milk anyway. All my builds after this trailer have been taller.