Start your own sandwich van business Author:Andrew Johnson Every year, the UK public buys more than 2.5 billion sandwiches, with a retail value of around £3 billion. Opening a sandwich bar is an obvious route into this lucrative industry, but the start up costs and shop lease commitments can be frightening. Fortunately there's a cheaper and simpler alternative. The easiest way to enter the sandwich t... more »rade, without spending a fortune, is by starting a sandwich round business. This can be defined as a mobile vehicle that calls at businesses on a daily basis, at set times and usually at the same spot, selling sandwiches and other food to hungry workers. The biggest investment is the van, and even that can be purchased second hand from around £3,500 However, just owning a van doesn't create the business, other issues also need to be addressed. Can I run the business from home?
What about the Hygiene rules?
How do I find customers?
What if other sandwich vans already operate in the area?
Should I buy a new or used van?
How do I buy a good second hand van?
How much profit can I make?
How do I create the labels?
Is it possible to fit out a commercial kitchen at home?
What equipment will I need?
What hours should I operate?
What to put on the menu, and what to avoid?
Should I buy an existing round, or franchise?
Where do I find the right suppliers?
What about employing a driver? These subjects and much more are covered in Andrew Johnson's new book in which he shares his knowledge and experiences gained over many years in the sandwich trade - with the aim of helping you to establish a profitable sandwich van business.« less