Coffee Truck/Trailer BluePrint

Coffee Truck/Trailer Blueprint:
Building a Coffee Trailer Business

This course provides a comprehensive framework for planning, constructing, and launching a compliant coffee trailer or truck. You’ll learn how to evaluate trailer options, design layouts that pass inspections, and coordinate the construction sequence from start to finish. With a strong focus on regulatory compliance and technical systems, this program equips new entrepreneurs with the knowledge and process to build a trailer that’s ready for profitable operations.

Access to the course is for 12 months
Full curriculum with 12 modules covering every step of trailer or truck construction
Guidance on equipment selection and system integration
Proven framework to avoid costly build mistakes

Who This Class is For
This course is designed for new entrepreneurs who want to build or commission a coffee trailer or truck and need guidance on design, compliance, and construction. If you’re ready to take your mobile coffee business beyond carts and into a full trailer or truck build, this program is for you.

Who This Course is NOT For
This course focuses only on the design and build of coffee trailers and trucks. If your goals are different, here’s where to look instead:

Carts → Coffee Cart Blueprint course
Launching and operating a cart → Coffee Cart Accelerator course
Running the numbers / full business plan → Profitable Coffee 101
Marketing, branding, and growth → Beansprouts

Weekly Meetings

Weekly Virtual Meetings
- Wed 3p-4p MT
All Meetings Recorded
Office Hours
- Mon 3pm MT
- Thurs 4pm MT

12 Step Program

Everything from registering your business to the Grand Opening.
Chronological Chapters
Homework Assignments

Equipment Discounts

Discounts with:

Simple Carts
La Marzocco
Simonelli
Astoria
AeroBuild

Launch in 12 Weeks

Floor Plans
Spec Sheets
How to Videos
Navigate Health Department
Select Equipment
Prepare for Grand Opening

Lesson 1: Branding & Digital Footprint

Lesson 2: Business Registration & Legal Setup

Lesson 3: Health Code & Fire Department Permit

The Health Code is the Gatekeeper. But they are much more than that. Believe it or not, they also protect your business by showing you follow proper health procedure, you also limit your liability against litigation.

Lesson 4: Trailer Purchase & Contractor Considerations

How to evaluate trailer types and sizes
Towing weight and axle considerations
Selecting a contractor vs. DIY
Licensing, budgeting, and timelines

Lesson 5: Floor Plans & Layouts

Health code requirements for layout
- Floor plans & Blueprints
- Spec Sheets
- Plumbing Diagrams
- Electrical Diagrams
- Service window types and placement rules
- Design for workflow and customer interaction

Lesson 6: Plumbing Systems

How to size fresh and grey water tanks
Pump options and pressure recommendations
Water Filters Explained
Required sinks and fixtures
Example plumbing diagrams
Plumbing Diagrams

Lesson 7: Electrical Systems

Panels, outlets, and circuits you’ll need
How to calculate wattage and select a generator
Tips for hiring and working with electricians
Example wiring diagrams

Lesson 8: Equipment for Mobile Coffee

Top Espresso Machines for Coffee Cart + Wholesale Discounts
Espresso Grinders explained + Recommendations
Coffee Brewers Explained + Recommendations
Blenders Explained + Recommendations
Refrigerators Explained + Recommendations
Generators Explained + Recommendations
Matching Equipment to Workflow

Lesson 9: Walls, Ceilings & Floors

- Materials that pass inspection
- Fire safety requirements
- Installation sequence for efficient buildout
- Pros and cons of different finishes

Lesson 10: Cabinets & Countertop

- Materials for code compliance and durability
- Layout options for workflow efficiency
- Custom vs prefabricated options
- Integrating with plumbing and electrical

Lesson 11: Menu & Pricing Strategy

- Starter menus for trailers and trucks
- Scaling up menu options for larger builds
- Pricing strategies that reflect higher capacity
- Profitability considerations

Lesson 12: Construction Order & Workflow

- Recommended build sequence (windows → systems → finishes → equipment)
- How to avoid costly rework and delays
- Coordinating contractors and inspections
- Final compliance checklist

Q: How long do I have access to the course?
You’ll have 12 months of access from the date of purchase.

Q: Do I need construction skills to take this course?
Basic knowledge of how to work the tools and measure are required. If you are interested in delegating this work, see the Coffee Trailer/Truck Accelerator.

Q: Does this course apply to both trucks and trailers?
Yes. The principles, floor plans, and systems apply to both coffee trailers and step vans/trucks.

Q: What if I’m not building yet, just researching?
Start with Profitable Coffee 101 to understand startup costs and profitability before investing in a trailer build.

Q: Does this course cover running the business day-to-day?
Basic operations are included.

2026 Course Cohort Schedule

8 Week Cohort Format [ 8 Weeks of Video Instruction & 1 Year of Live Q&A]

Cohort 1

Cohort 2

Cohort 3

Cohort 4

Cohort 5

Cohort 6

Tuition: $2400

Why This Course Works

This program is built from years of hands-on trailer builds and consulting projects. It translates complex technical requirements into a step-by-step plan, helping new entrepreneurs build trailers and trucks that pass inspection, support workflow, and open profitably.

Registration for Cohort 1 is now Close.

Registration for Cohort 2 Now Open.