Are you allowed to become a trader?

You must be of legal age and not have been convicted of certain offenses .

Did you anticipate the difficulties?

• Prepare for your future career  :
  • By completing an immersion internship in the catering sector
  • By following a training course to learn about entrepreneurship
  • The CCIs offer training courses following which you obtain a business skills certification (CCE)
  • If you are a job seeker, France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) offers training courses to prepare you for starting a business.
  • Learn about management and accounting

These trainings are optional but strongly recommended.

• Anticipate:
  • Build up a financial reserve to cover unforeseen expenses
  • Prepare yourself for the intense pace of work  : weekends and evenings, overtime

Are you cut out to start and run a business?

It is important to think about your strengths for running a business before starting the project .

You will be faced with sometimes difficult situations and decisions that you will have to manage alone .

If your business grows, you will need to hire and manage staff.

There are tests and training courses available to help you find out if this career is right for you.

Financial aid

If you don’t have enough equity to start your business, you should know that external financial solutions exist.

Depending on your situation, we help you find the right solution.

You can also consult the national guide to business aid.

Government aid can be a great way to start a business without having a lot of money. We’ll explain each of these forms of government aid in detail .

Crowdfunding or participatory financing is an interesting option today.

Finally, if you take over a business, you can benefit from specific takeover assistance .

Support for entrepreneurs in creation

Don’t stay alone

• Meet entrepreneurs
• Get support from professional networks
• Attend fairs and exhibitions that are relevant to your future business.
  To find out which exhibitions may be of interest to you, you can visit the websites of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry by region . They list upcoming events for entrepreneurs:
• Get support from the CCI advisors in your department

Take training courses

You can request different support solutions .

Contact the CCI in your region .

Each CCI offers training (3 to 5 days) to succeedyour business creation.

The CCIs also offer personalized monitoring of your project.

You must then choose the legal form of your business.

There are 3 possible choices : company, sole proprietorship (EI), micro-enterprise.

• Company  :

Choosing to create a company is appropriate if you wish to become a partner (SAS, SARL). But not only that, because you can also create a company of which you will be the sole partner (SASU and EURL).

Banks may be more willing to support you if you choose company status rather than sole proprietorship (EI).

The disadvantage may be the increased complexity of administrative and accounting procedures. However, in the medium term, this difficulty can be overcome, for example, by using the services of an accountant or by gaining greater experience in managing your business.

The company is a suitable form if your business grows .

• Sole proprietorship (EI)  :

You operate your business under your own name and make all decisions regarding your company alone. With this status, it is not possible to have a partner.

The steps to create a sole proprietorship (EI ) are simple, quick and inexpensive. In fact, you don’t have to draw up any articles of association or deposit any share capital.

Accounting obligations are limited: only the journal, the general ledger and the inventory book must be kept up to date.

In the event of professional debts, you benefit from protection on your primary residence . However, you may encounter situations (investors, banks, etc.) that require guarantees on your personal assets . You can consult our fact sheet on the seizure of the personal assets of the sole trader .

• Micro-entrepreneur:

A micro-enterprise is synonymous with a self-employed business. It is an individual enterprise (EI) benefiting from a simplified tax and social security system .

This scheme is aimed at individual entrepreneurs who have a turnover of less than €188,700 . If your business starts to grow and your annual turnover exceeds this amount, you automatically move to the status of EI .

This status is characterized by the simplicity of administrative procedures . The cost of creation is low. Accounting formalities are limited. For example, you are not required to provide tax returns or publish your annual accounts.

Furthermore, this status allows you to invoice your products without VAT ( VAT exemption ), therefore allowing you to charge lower prices. The downside of this aspect is the impossibility of deducting VAT on your professional purchases , for example on the purchase of equipment.

This status is suitable for beginner entrepreneurs whose activity does not generate a lot of turnover.

Our food trucks come equipped with essential kitchen equipment, including stainless steel counters, sinks, plumbing, commercial hoods, and electrical systems. We also offer options for refrigerators, freezers, and additional prep tables depending on your requirements. If you need specific equipment, we can add it to your truck as well.

Yes! Our food trucks come fully equipped and ready for use. They are pre-checked for performance and safety, with all the necessary plumbing, electrical, and kitchen systems installed. However, if you’d like additional equipment or customizations, we can take care of that as well.

Yes, we provide space and hookups for you to install your own equipment if you have specific needs. Our food trucks are designed with flexibility in mind, and we can work with you to ensure your truck is ready for any equipment you plan to add.

Yes, we offer flexible financing options to help make purchasing a food truck more accessible. Our team can guide you through the process to find a plan that works best for your budget and business needs.

The time it takes to deliver your food truck depends on customization and order specifications. A standard truck with minimal customization can typically be delivered in 2-4 weeks, while more complex builds or customizations may take longer. Our team will provide a more precise timeline when you place your order.

We offer warranties on all new food trucks and certain components, such as the engine and transmission. The specific terms of the warranty will depend on the truck and equipment purchased. We ensure our trucks meet high standards of quality, and our team will provide all warranty details before finalizing your purchase.