1.Where are you located? What are your business hours?
A: We are conveniently located on 1867 SW 31st Ave Pembroke Park FL 33009. (Just 0.3 miles from I-95; about 10 minutes North of North Miami; and about 10 minutes South of Ft Lauderdale Airport).
Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
2.What is (NSF)?
A: NSF stand for national sanitation foundation, is a requirement for commercial rated equipment.
3.What trailer size ball the concession trailer use?
A: The concession trailer has a 2 5/16 size ball mounted in the 5’ hitch with a 7 RV blade electrical connector.
4.What separated Concession Nation from the rest of the trailers manufacturer?
Quality, quality, quality, from stainless steel screws that we use compared with zinc screws that other companies use to the extended warranty that we offer we are without doubt the more respected concession trailer company in the U.S.A. Always offering new ideas to the market.
5.Do you charge for advice?
No, we don’t charge for advice. It is our pleasure to assist you with any questions or concerns throughout the entire process of building your custom made concession trailer.
6.How much the concession trailer weight?
7x14 around 5000 lbs
8x16 around 5500 lbs
8x18 around 6000 lbs tongue weight 1200 lbs
8x20 around 6500-7000 lbs tongue weight 1200-1500 lbs
8x22 around 7000 lbs tongue weight 1200-1500 lbs
8x24 around 7000 lbs tongue weight 1200 lbs
7. Are the concession trailers on your website the only trailers that you sell?
No. All concession trailers are custom built to order, so you may customize your trailer to suit your specific needs.
8. How do I get a quote for the trailer I am looking for?
A. The best way is to call us directly and speak with an owner operator. Yes that’s right, a real concessionaire and chef with over 18 years experience.
9. How do I know what equipment I will need?
A. Tell us your menu, needs and targeted audience and we will help, design and layout your trailer to maximize your profits. The more information you can provide us with the better we can assist you.
10. What comes with my concession trailer?
A. All concession trailers have common elements, including electric, water and plumbing, commercial hood ventilation and windows and equipment that can be modified.
11. Can you help me with my health codes and regulations?
A. Yes of course we will. You must contact your local health department as well as your fire marshal whom will forward to you the requirements that we will follow in order to build your trailer to meet all code and regulations.
There are hundreds of different health codes through out the U.S. all codes will require at least the following: 3-compartment sink with drain boards (drain boards vary state to state), hand wash sink, fresh and gray water holding tanks (gray water is normally 15% larger than the freshwater tank). Hot water, smooth, clean wipe able and light colored interior surfaces. Cooking operations will require a commercial hood ventilation system with a stainless steel backsplash and a manual fire extinguisher.
12. Do I need fire suppression and what is it exactly?
A. A fire suppression unit is an emergency extinguishing system in which nozzles are placed under the commercial hood over each piece of cooking equipment with an open flame (steam table exempt) if the temperature exceeds a certain amount (normally 450-500) a dry liquid powdered chemical will be dispersed and the gas will automatically be shut-off. This system also comes with a K-class fire extinguisher. Even if your local health inspector tells you that you are not required to have a fire suppression unit check with the fire marshal, he has higher jurisdiction than an inspector. Non remember if you choose not to have this unit installed and you travel out of your local area or into another state where it is required and mandatory, you will not be permitted to open and in turn will now be closed down before the event has even opened. Therefore you not only lose the money you would have made for the weekend but you would also lose your entrance fee. So to put it shortly, choosing not to have fire suppression could cost you a lot more than anticipated.
12. Do I need a generator?
A. Many festivals and locations will furnish you with power but many will not. So if you want to be 100% fully self contained the answer is yes. Remembered if you are to loose power at an event of festival the price of a generator would pay for itself in about 3 hours.
13. How will I know if my trailer is big enough?
A. It may be 16 feet long or it may be a 53-foot semi trailer, there is never enough room, so think about this when designing your concession trailer. Consider very carefully the options available like system cabinets instead of worktop tables for extra storage of dry goods or adding shelves wherever you can. Remember you never have enough space.
14. Do you sell used Trailers?
A. No
15. Do you export you trailers outside the U.S.?
A. Yes we export worldwide.
16. Will I need to pay sales tax on my trailer?
A. If a trailer is purchased and shipped outside the state of Florida, we do not collect sales tax on the transaction. You will be responsible for paying sales tax to your home state when you register the trailer.
17. How do you ship your trailers and how much will it cost?
A. You may pick the trailer up from our faculty directly or have the trailer delivered to you. The cost is generally about $1.50 per mile one way (cost will vary depending on gas prices).
18. Can you put graphics on my trailer?
A. We don’t, but we will be happy to put you in touch with a company that specializes in wraps, logos and graphics, or you may have them done in your hometown.
19. Can you install my cooking equipment into a new concession trailer?
A. Yes we can.
20. I have a budget, so can I order a basic trailer and finish it myself?
A. You may order as much or as little as you want.
20. Do you provide financing?
A. Not in-house, but yes we can provide you with finance companies.
21. What do you require to place an order?
A. We require a 30% down payment with the balance due upon completion.
21. How do I get into festivals and special events?
A. Upon receipt of deposit we will give you the names of publications that cover the East Coast, Midwest and West Coast. There publications will give you thousands of shows and hundreds of promotions. There are over 320,000 festivals in the U.S.
23. Where do I buy my food and supplies?
A. The 2 big purveyors are U.S. foods and Sysco, but most items can also but purchased from your local Sams Club, Costco or any wholesale club.
24. As you are owner operators you must be very knowleble about the concession industry can I ask you more questions?
A. Yes you can. We also provide training if needed on a real trailer.
