Food Trucks: what domiciliation solutions are available?

Set up your food truck at your own address

Would you like to start a business by buying a food truck? Company domiciliation is a step not to be neglected. Before setting up a food truck business, you need to establish your company's headquarters in a specific location. Your personal residence can be used for this purpose. The idea is to choose it as the administrative address for your food truck. This option is only valid if you operate under the legal status of a micro-enterprise or sole proprietorship (EI).

For other types of company (SA, SAS, SARL...), your food truck must be registered with the legal representative. The address you choose for your food truck's head office will be specified in your articles of association. Please consult your town council's planning regulations before making any decisions. If you own a permanent restaurant, the easiest thing to do is to register your food truck at the same address.

Food trucks: rent dedicated premises to set up your company headquarters

The food truck business requires an address other than thetruck's location. You can therefore rent premises to set up your mobile catering business.

This domiciliation solution allows you to keep your home separate from your professional life. Choose your location according to your activity. Among other things, you should consider :

• the nature of surrounding businesses,
• the history of the site,
• rent, etc.

Paris City Hall often offers a list of locations for your food truck business on its website. The address you choose will have an impact on the success of your mobile catering business. Find out about the rules and formalities relating to establishments open to the public (ERP), so as not to be caught unprepared.

Itinerant traders with no fixed place of residence are required to apply for a special permit. This authorization allows them to circulate freely with their food trucks.

Request the services of an online domiciliation company

Online domiciliation remains an interesting option for establishing the head office of your mobile catering business. By using a specialized company, you'll benefit from à la carte services. SeDomicilier offers you the possibility of finding a prestigious address in the location of your choice to set up your business. You'll also benefit from tax advantages by locating your mobile catering company in a commune with a low business property tax (CFE).

Commercial domiciliation is a practical way of setting up your food truck business without breaking your budget. At SeDomicilier, you can obtain a contract in less than 4 hours, from just €16/month. The company will help you with all the legal formalities, so you can concentrate on developing your business.

Mail processing and scanning, hosting and switchboard, mail forwarding, provision of premises if necessary... You'll have access to a wide range of services. Even so, please allow for a reasonable budget to make your project a reality.

Refer to a business center to domicile your food truck

Today, there are a number of domiciliation firms whose business is to serve as headquarters for a number of companies. In addition to providing you with an address for your mobile catering company, they also offer ancillary services such as equipment rental. To establish the headquarters of your mobile catering business, you need to rely on an approved business center.

The legal status you choose when setting up or taking over your food truck business can be a decisive factor. If you're an auto-entrepreneur, it's a good idea to turn to companies offering tailor-made services. You'll need to sign a written domiciliation contract with the service provider to register your food truck business. The commercial lease must be for at least 3 months.

Set up your food truck business in a third-party location

Would you like to share a space with other companies to house your food truck? Opt for a coworking space. This is a practical option for establishing your company's headquarters while still having a fixed physical address.

Depending on the terms of the contract and the establishment's commercial policy, you may even be able to receive customers on site. Choose coworking spaces suited to your business. Find out about sales conditions and the hygiene and food safety measures in place.

Tips for opening a food truck and expanding your business

Setting up or taking over a food truck business requires meticulous organization. You need to draw up a business plan, carry out a market study and, above all, plan a budget before embarking on the business of mobile catering. Among the expenses you'll need to plan for are the following:

• the purchase of the food truck,
• truck equipment,
• business start-up costs...

You also need to undergo HACCP (hygiene) training. A declaration to the DDPP is also required if you handle food products. And don't forget to take out a license to sell alcoholic beverages. You'll also need a permit from the town hall to park your food truck. Regulations vary from one location to another, depending on the situation. Your food truck must be popular to be frequented. So opt for a prestigious address to enhance your visibility.

Conclusion

There are a number of solutions for housing your food truck. You can set up your business in your own home, or choose an address with a dedicated service provider. It all depends on your needs and budget. The quality of the service offered should not be overlooked either. Choosing a commercial domiciliation can be a golden opportunity to benefit from all the services offered by the company.

If you choose SeDomicilier for your food truck's head office, for example, you'll have access to a prestigious address as well as a host of very interesting services.