After 20+ years of building coffee trucks, BBQ trailers, burger trucks, Thai food trucks, and more, I’ve learned a few things about what it takes to create a food truck that lasts. My job isn’t just to get a completed truck: it’s to set up a kitchen that works, day in and day out, in [...] The post What to Look for in a Qualified Food Truck Builder with 20+ Years Experience appeared first on Florida's Custom Manufacturer of Food Trucks and Specialty Vehicles ..read more

What happens when two brothers that grew up in the catering business decide to open a restaurant together? If you're the Medure brothers (Mathew and David), you join forces to create an vintage-inspired burger joint with a new-school twist serving up hormone-free burgers and fresh-cut fries called M Shack. M Shack also worked with M&R [...] The post Why Florida’s M Shack Restaurant Added a Mobile Concession Trailer appeared first on Florida's Custom Manufacturer of Food Trucks and Specialty Vehicles ..read more

Giving customers the option to pay how they want is a simple way to improve the customer experience, ideally increasing loyalty and sales. But as many small businesses, including food trucks, have found — paperless forms of payment like mobile payments can pay off far beyond convenience. Increased payment options can boost overall revenue for [...] The post Customer Payment Options for Food Trucks: Cash, Credit Or Cell Phone? appeared first on Florida's Custom Manufacturer of Food Trucks and Specialty Vehicles ..read more

At M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks, we take great pride in custom-building vehicles that serve communities in times of need. One of our latest projects was a fully aluminum disaster relief trailer designed and built for the Florida Baptist Convention. This trailer is built to provide efficient, mobile food service for disaster relief workers and [...] The post All-Aluminum Disaster Relief Vehicle Built to Serve appeared first on Florida's Custom Manufacturer of Food Trucks and Specialty Vehicles ..read more

At M&R Speciality Trailers and Trucks, innovation meets practicality with our latest build—a 24-foot battery-powered medical exam trailer. This impressive mobile unit is designed for ultimate convenience and efficiency, making it possible to bring healthcare services to any location without being dependent on external power sources. “We wanted to build something that could operate anywhere, [...] The post Battery-Powered Medical Exam Trailer: Power Anywhere, Anytime appeared first on Florida's Custom Manufacturer of Food Trucks and Specialty Vehicles ..read more

A decade ago, social media wasn’t a big part of business strategies—most advertising was done through TV, billboards, and other traditional methods. But today, having a presence on social media is essential for any successful business, including food trucks. Customers now expect constant updates, including links, funny quotes, and attractive pictures, to stay engaged and [...] The post Ultimate Guide to Promoting Food Trucks on Social Media appeared first on Florida's Custom Manufacturer of Food Trucks and Specialty Vehicles ..read more

Food trucks and breweries make a great team. They complement each other perfectly—food trucks provide tasty street food, and breweries offer unique craft beers, creating a great experience for customers without the hassle of each business offering both. Partnering with a brewery can be a smart move for food truck owners. It draws more customers [...] The post How Food Trucks Can Partner with Local Breweries appeared first on Florida's Custom Manufacturer of Food Trucks and Specialty Vehicles ..read more

At M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks, we're big fans of BBQ. In fact, many of our customers have gone on to win regional and national competitions with our line-up of New South Smokers and Grills. Whether you've got plans to participate in a community BBQ or hit the regional circuit, I asked multiple top-ranking BBQ [...] The post 12 Ways to Increase the Odds of Winning Your Next BBQ Competition appeared first on Florida's Custom Manufacturer of Food Trucks and Specialty Vehicles ..read more

Food truck fundraising events aren’t just a great way to give back to the local community and charities. They offer opportunities to promote your business, create goodwill, and a new source of revenue. In fact, some of the biggest mobile brands like Kona Ice built their business on fundraising and partnerships. You may have noticed [...] The post How to Grow Your Concession Business Through Fundraisers appeared first on Florida's Custom Manufacturer of Food Trucks and Specialty Vehicles ..read more

8.5×32 Triple axle Southern Pride BBQ trailer. Only in service for 1 year. Everything works like new! Price: $163,381.00 Trailer includes: Trailer Extended Tongue – (7′) Upgrade to 8″ Main Frame 6×3 Concession Window System Reinforced Porch(6.25′) with Half Wall and Steel Floor Double Beam Reinforcement (Keeps Porch from Sagging) Thermal Cool Roof Liner .030 Siding Upgrade Upgrade to Triple 7000 lb Tosion 22.5 Downstart Axles from Tandem 5200 lb (26 & Up) Upgrade to 2 Coats of Frame Paint Upgrade Aluminum Wheels Upgrade to Bulldog Coupler 7.5′ Ceiling (2) Pair of 5000# Scissor Jacks Walls ..read more