Coffee Trailer Accelerator
This course provides a structured pathway for launching and operating a mobile coffee trailer business. Students will learn the essential steps required to establish compliance, complete system setup, and prepare for daily operations. Emphasis is placed on regulatory approval, trailer-specific build considerations, and applied business practices that support a successful launch.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Navigate HCD, health department, and fire code requirements for coffee trailers
- Evaluate trailer size, towing capacity, and contractor considerations
- Develop functional floor plans that support both compliance and workflow efficiency
- Install and configure plumbing, electrical, walls, ceilings, flooring, and counters/cabinetry to meet operational needs
- Select, integrate, and operate essential equipment for trailer service
- Build a menu and pricing model aligned with trailer capacity and market demand
- Apply business concepts to streamline setup and sustain operations
- Execute a launch plan and manage ongoing trailer operations
Course modules include:
- Branding & Digital Footprint
- Business Registration & Legal Setup
- Health Code & Fire Department Permits
- Trailer Purchase & Contractor Considerations
- Window Placement & Design
- Electrical Systems
- Plumbing Systems
- Walls, Ceilings & Floors
- Cabinets & Countertops
- Equipment Setup & Integration
- Menu & Pricing Strategy
- Business Concepts
- Grand Opening & Operations
