Example:
Q. Does my rent go towards purchasing?
A. Yes, there's a 10% Incentive to buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
First Timers Need to Know BEFORE Calling or Visiting.
a. THE PERMIT
1a. Q. Do you help with the permit?
A. Yes, just click "Permits" in the Menu bar.
2a. Q. Can I get my permits before the start of the rental?
A. No, your city will need to inspect the truck before issuing you a permit.
3a. Q. Do you supply me with what I need to get my permits?
A. Yes, We give the safety, ownership and the T.S.S.A paper works.
4a. Q. How long does it take to get my permits?
A. Typically about 1-2 weeks, if you have all your info in order.
5a. Q. How much is the permit?
A. Every city is different. Contact your city.
6a.Q. How much does a plaza's landlord charge to park the truck in the plaza?
A. Depending on which plaza you're referring to, or event you choose.
7a. Q. Do you help find locations for us to work the truck?
A. Yes, we have "limited" but great locations and events that we only connect our clients with.
8a.Q. Do I need a permit on private property?
A. No, only on public roads.
9a. Q. Do I need a different permit form every city that I go to?
A. Yes, unless you're on private property or at an event.
10a.Q. Does the trucks come with the permits?
A. No, Permits have to be done in your city.
b.THE RENTAL
1b. Q. Can I reserve the truck 2-3 months in advance if I make a deposit to ensure that I will receive that particular truck?
A. No, we dont reserve earlier than one month before your start month, except #8.
2b. Q. How does it work?
A. Step1= Find a location.
Step2= Choose a Truck by paying the 1st & last month's rent to secure it.
Step3= Insure the Truck( "If" you are planing on driving it).
Step4= Add Logos or a Wrap to the outside of the unit. (Optional)
Step5= Obtain your permit from your city, if you're not on private property.
3b.Q. How long does it take to get a truck from you on the road from you?
A. "As soon as Possible" is around 1 week, Granted that you've paid the deposit.
4b. Q. Can you hold/reserve a unit for me until my partner has a chance to come see it?
A. We can try, but it's 1st pay 1st served. So there is a chance that You may lose that truck to another customer if you have not made a deposit to secure it.
5b. Q. Does my rent ever change?
A. Depending on the time of year, Your rent may decrease but it will never increase while you are in possession of the truck.
6b. Q. Can my rent start in the middle of the month or does it have to start on the 1st?
A. No, rent starts on the 1st of the month, even if you pick it up on a later date.
7b. Q. How long is the contract?
A. As long as you like, It's a month to month or week to week contract.
8b. Q. Are there any discounts?
A. Yes, if you pay in advance for 4 months. There's also other discounts(YHWH)
9b. Q. Can I rent weekends only?
A. Yes, at the weekly rate but it's not a guarantee you'll receive the same truck every weekend.
10b. Q. Where can I operate the truck?
A. That's up to you and your local authority or a landlord that you've found.
11b. Q. Can I lease to own?
A. Yes, that is option #1A & #1B. Click on "Lease to Own" in the menu to see if you qualify for the Lease to Own program.
12b. Q. Where do I park the truck every night when Im done working?
A. Your driveway, public storage or a business's parking lot, with their permission.
13b. Q. Can I go see the Trucks, Trailers and Containers in person?
A. Yes, we meet by appointments only please.
14b. Q. Can I take the truck to use over 3 hours away or even out of Province?
A. Yes, but there are additional rental charges & a $2,000 security deposit.
15b. Q. Do you supply insurance?
A. No, Click Insurance in the menu bar to get more info and prices of insurance.
16b. Q. Do these trucks make a lot of money?
A. Yes! Depending on your location & quality of food, Trucks that we've operated in the past has earned up to $40,000 in a month.
17b.Q. Does any of the rent that I've paid go towards Purchasing the Food Truck?
A. Yes there is a 10% Incentive to buy. So 10% of all rent paid go towards buying.
c. THE TRUCK
1c. Q. Does everything work? Do trucks drive?
A. Yes & Yes!
2c. Q. Am I allowed to wrap the truck?
A. Yes.
3c. Q. Can you bring the truck to the wrap company before my rental starting date?
A. Yes, it can be arranged.
4c. Q. How long does it take to wrap the truck?
A. One week
5c. Q. Do I need a special driver's license to drive these trucks?
A. No, a "G" will do.
6c. Q. What if the truck needs repairing, who pays for that?
A. We pay for repairs( not caused by your negligence) . You have to bring it to our mechanics in Georgetown.
7c. Q. Is the truck plain white or does it have graphics on it?
A. Usually it has a wrap left behind from the previous renter, which you can wrap over. But truck #8 is white and does not have a wrap.
8c. Q. Do I have to remove my wrap when I'm done with the rental?
A. Only If the wrap is peeling or in a bad condition that cant be wrapped on top of.
9c. Q. Where can I park the truck to sell food?
A. That's up to you and your local authority or landlord.
10c. Q. Do I have to insure it?
A. Only, if you're going to drive it, otherwise it can be dropped off for you.
11c. Q. What type of fuel does the truck take?
A. Unleaded gas.
12c.Q. What's the difference between a truck and a trailer?
A. A truck has a engine and you drive it. A trailer is something you pull.
13c.Q. Do you also have trailers for rent?
A. Yes #6 & #10 in "what's available.
14c. Q How much is the insurance?
A. Around $150 business & $150 liability.
d. THE KITCHEN
1d. Q. Does everything work?
A. Yes!
2d. Q. Will you add or remove equipment in the kitchen for me?
A. No, But after you've received the truck you may have a gas fitter change equipment for you. You are responsible for returning it the way you received it.
3d. Q. Does it come with T.S.S.A?
A. Yes, as well as E.S.A
4d. Q. Can it operate in the winter?
A. Yes.
5d. Q. Does it come with the propane tanks already full?
A. No, but there may be propane in the tanks from the previous renter, but we don't fill the tanks, unless it was pre-arranged.
6d. Q. How long does the propane last?
A. Depending on usage, typically one 100 lbs tank will last around 1 weeks.
7d. Q. Does the kitchen come clean?
A. Yes it does come cleaned and ready to go.
8d. Q. What if I'm having a problem with the cooking equipment, who fixes it?
A. We fix it for you, you have to bring it to our shop in Georgetown.
9d. Q. Where do I get power from?
A. The truck can be plugged into a normal 110v 15amp building outlet with an adaptor which we can provide you with, or if the building has an 220v 30amp outlet. You can also plug into a generator( not provided)