How to Start $3,000/Week BBQ Food Trailer Business

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • We stopped by Smoke Rings BBQ to get a behind the scenes look into his BBQ Food Trailer Business! Ryan started his business not even a year ago and is doing roughly $3,000 a month only working weekends. He is focusing on events and catering. We talk about how he got started, investments, expenses, goals, and tips of advice for other entrepreneurs! Please like and subscribe for more videos and check out Smoke Rings BBQ below!
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Комментарии • 96

  • @joey8567
    @joey8567 3 месяца назад +71

    I retired making pulled pork sandwiches and baked potatoes with some other fresh local items. Profit was 125+k a year for 23 years. Retired in 2017. Now just collect trophies for whatever meats and travel.

    • @jacobmitchell9227
      @jacobmitchell9227 2 месяца назад

      Hey 👋 28 year old man here thinking of getting into the food trailer business. Would you get into the Buisness again in 2024 if you had the chance? Im thinking of selling high quality chicken/beef quesadillas with Spanish rice. Keeping it Simple. Been thinking about this for about a year and a half now. I cook all the time for my family and friends and I’ve gotten the food to the point I would feel comfortable sellling it to people. Any tips or thoughts appreciated. I live in a county that requires a prep or ghost kitchen I’m a bit stuck on what to do for that. Worried about sinking a bunch of money into it for it to just not be profitable. I live in richmond Va we have quite a few festivals and events happening throughout the year and I live about 2 hours away from Virginia Beach. Hoping to pull the trigger in the next 6 months or so.

    • @joey8567
      @joey8567 2 месяца назад +4

      @@jacobmitchell9227
      Simple but different. Mix Monterey and Texas. Everyone has a taco truck. Blend cooked leftovers into the next day specials. Absolutely, be known for a side and remember, cooking is art! From the buns to the tortillas, it matters. You want repeat. Simple is the only way.
      Location location location!

    • @itschasezilla
      @itschasezilla 2 месяца назад +1

      You ever eat any of the food

    • @joey8567
      @joey8567 2 месяца назад

      @@itschasezilla
      Quality control.

    • @insertmetalusernamehere
      @insertmetalusernamehere 2 месяца назад

      Any advice for a guy just looking into this? I have a smoker and that’s about it lol I can make a hell of a smoked butt though.

  • @JJGrillz
    @JJGrillz 2 месяца назад +12

    I needed this motivation!! I just purchased a 250 gallon smoker trailer that’ll be here right before the forth of July! Can’t wait to jump my business off

    • @nointro
      @nointro Месяц назад +1

      2 weeks later. How’s it going?

    • @JJGrillz
      @JJGrillz Месяц назад +2

      @@nointro had a huge order on the 4th. Everything is going good. I actually posted a burn in/ biscuit test if you’d like to check it out

    • @safeandeffectivelol
      @safeandeffectivelol Месяц назад

      @@JJGrillz Good luck in your business journey

  • @1970broncoman
    @1970broncoman 3 месяца назад +6

    Love the way this guy talks. “Things like yat “

  • @kaijudude_
    @kaijudude_ Месяц назад +2

    My wife really wants to start a Latin food truck business in the future. Selling pupusas, street tacos etc very informative video!

  • @markmulder4434
    @markmulder4434 3 месяца назад +5

    Man I've always wanted my own bbq trailer it would be a good business you got that smoker rolling they will come.

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 3 месяца назад +3

    EXCELLENT VIDEO...
    I love this video... Great content...
    Thank YOU for sharing this...

  • @FortunateSon
    @FortunateSon 4 месяца назад +5

    Backyard bbq guy here. One thing I’m not sure about, when you make all these great briskets, ribs, etc., Obviously you made it well in advance. What’s the best method to keep it hot and fresh without drying it out or changing it so it’s ready to roll when it’s time to serve it to one of your customers?

    • @austinsmith3641
      @austinsmith3641 4 месяца назад +24

      Most bbq places have warming ovens set to about 145 degrees and most meats can rest in these for 12-24 hours without losing juiciness

    • @Mark-zx2bq
      @Mark-zx2bq 4 месяца назад +5

      ☝️what he said

    • @BYOB561
      @BYOB561 3 месяца назад +2

      Since you probably don’t have a warmer just use your oven on the lowest temp.

    • @Urmumblwsme
      @Urmumblwsme 3 месяца назад +2

      Sous vide holds are good for backyard bbq. Otherwise I’ve heard of holding in a cooler with the meat wrapped in towels. That’s good for a few hours but it will gradually drop in temp over time so long holds aren’t ideal.

    • @rogeredge1604
      @rogeredge1604 2 месяца назад

      Wrap in foil, try to get it liquid tight (I usually try to get a good foil boat around it before wrapping the rest). Place it in the oven at the lowest temp (mine goes to 170F) and it'll last as long as you need and won't dry out.

  • @tedgutierrez5154
    @tedgutierrez5154 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome video. Great questions and answers!

  • @skullhart
    @skullhart 2 месяца назад +1

    I looked into this business model and the way I understood it you needed an approved cooking kitchen aka. commissary. That you couldn't cook inside the trailers. Or that you could only sell prepacked foods etc.
    Is that not true?

  • @Seldomseen77
    @Seldomseen77 Месяц назад

    Way to go young man!!

  • @twebb32
    @twebb32 4 месяца назад +2

    thanks guys for the info

  • @Jake-zp5vz
    @Jake-zp5vz 2 месяца назад +3

    and stuff like at

  • @gringochoppers
    @gringochoppers Месяц назад

    So if I bought a Small food truck Van what's the laws about where you smoke the meat?? Can you smoke at home or does it have to be where you're set up??
    Same Question for the storage of your inventory...Anyone??

    • @jameslarkins5569
      @jameslarkins5569 9 дней назад

      So in nyc you can smoke meats on the truck. If your smoker is inside the truck, it must be wood fired gas assist. And under a hood . If using charcoal, it must be on a trailer with a porch . I have an ole hickory myself on the truck ,wood fired gas assist

    • @jameslarkins5569
      @jameslarkins5569 9 дней назад

      Also if you have shore power on your truck then you can store on your truck as long as it'd within health dept specs....like temps

  • @FortunateSon
    @FortunateSon 4 месяца назад +2

    Also, if you sell $2,500 worth of bbq, roughly how much of that is profit? And is that just taking into account the cost of food or other expenses related to your operation?

    • @epickleuva
      @epickleuva 4 месяца назад

      Different in every single business.

    • @samthepitbull4076
      @samthepitbull4076 4 месяца назад +2

      2500 is probably 12-1600 profit.

    • @epickleuva
      @epickleuva 4 месяца назад

      @@samthepitbull4076 probably about right…

    • @206remyboyz7
      @206remyboyz7 3 месяца назад +2

      I think more on the 1200 side, food is expensive, especially meats. then don't forget the plastic ware , condiments, napkins your POS system which also takes a 3% and then of course employees

    • @epickleuva
      @epickleuva 3 месяца назад

      @@206remyboyz7 that’s about what we run on $2500 and we have a high price point

  • @samthepitbull4076
    @samthepitbull4076 4 месяца назад

    Bro, this is me in a year. Do u have health insurance? Full time job? How much did you make last year and what did you pay in taxes?

  • @Trainzstation
    @Trainzstation 3 месяца назад +2

    homies gotta learn how to slice brisket... ouch

  • @user-rs1os1pq2d
    @user-rs1os1pq2d 4 месяца назад +5

    We can custom build anything you want

    • @vashlash6870
      @vashlash6870 Месяц назад

      How TF is anyone supposed to know what you're talking about? You don't seem competent like you claim lol

    • @BossSilvery
      @BossSilvery 5 дней назад

      In Atlanta want more information

  • @DoomTrooperTV
    @DoomTrooperTV 2 месяца назад

    I was interested toll he told us about mommy and daddy

    • @richardgardin5367
      @richardgardin5367 2 месяца назад +1

      what about them turned you away then? Mom is an accountant and dad owns a business. That's not that odd. He said he owned a business before Covid that he sold off to do this.

  • @CharcoalDaddyBBQ
    @CharcoalDaddyBBQ 2 месяца назад

    How much brisket do you go through for 200 people?

    • @richardgardin5367
      @richardgardin5367 2 месяца назад

      a general rule of thumb to measure brisket is 1/2 a pound per person. It can be less if they are getting other proteins too.

    • @safeandeffectivelol
      @safeandeffectivelol Месяц назад

      @@richardgardin5367 General rule of thumb is you lose 30-40% of the brisket weight after trimming and smoking

  • @elicash315
    @elicash315 3 месяца назад +1

    Net or gross?

  • @seekoutAsolution
    @seekoutAsolution 4 месяца назад

    get info. all the best!

  • @kjac23
    @kjac23 3 месяца назад +2

    brisket looked like roast beef when it showed them slicing. I bet it tasted like one too :(

  • @843Mixin-mn5vm
    @843Mixin-mn5vm Месяц назад

    Like you know

  • @allenbateman3518
    @allenbateman3518 2 месяца назад

    only thing that looked moist was the baked beans and the cheese sauce.. Sorry, but that meat looked dry... especially throwing all cuts in that dutch oven on a gas warmer

  • @41moeatx
    @41moeatx 4 месяца назад +3

    I bet he got his smoking methods from Texas!!🤘🤘

  • @homevalueglass3809
    @homevalueglass3809 Месяц назад

    "$2500 day", that's probably talking gross, not after expenses. I easily have a $2500-3500 day doing shower doors but that's not take home.

  • @uriel-heavensguardian8949
    @uriel-heavensguardian8949 3 месяца назад

    💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @BizMorning
    @BizMorning 2 месяца назад

    That brisket looked dry

  • @dantriondodd7486
    @dantriondodd7486 3 месяца назад +3

    I’m literally in the same business and started at the same time, it’s fun but definitely not for the weak of heart ha but keep up the great work! Check us out T&D BBQ

    • @jacobmitchell9227
      @jacobmitchell9227 2 месяца назад

      What has been hard? Thinking about starting a quesadilla/Spanish rice trailer soon. Keep it simple but delicious. Any tips? Would you do it again?

  • @kingkong007
    @kingkong007 2 месяца назад

    4 Rivers is B+ Quality BBQ. So you lost me with that comment that there’s no BBQ near you.

  • @jeffreykennedy5956
    @jeffreykennedy5956 4 месяца назад +13

    Have a rich daddy

    • @thebeardedgrower901
      @thebeardedgrower901 4 месяца назад

      Too bad daddy didn’t do anything for you. Probably wouldn’t be bad mouthing the younger generation through RUclips.

    • @raptorrider420
      @raptorrider420 3 месяца назад +8

      Far from, just saved and started a business. Thanks for your assumption though!

    • @fabulousdick
      @fabulousdick 3 месяца назад

      😂 why would you work in a food truck if you have a rich daddy???

  • @843Mixin-mn5vm
    @843Mixin-mn5vm Месяц назад

    Like, uh, you know, California stoner accents lol.

  • @epickleuva
    @epickleuva 4 месяца назад

    Start with $4k 😂

  • @SaltySouthTexan
    @SaltySouthTexan 4 месяца назад +3

    Dudes serving food…..SHAVE or wear a damn neck beard cover. That’s disgusting and should be reported to the board of health

    • @danhurt25
      @danhurt25 3 месяца назад

      Ur disgusting😁

    • @saucaybaw636
      @saucaybaw636 3 месяца назад +9

      Tell me you’ve never eaten at a single bbq restaurant that exists without telling me 😆🤡

    • @akeem2752
      @akeem2752 3 месяца назад +1

      Been working hospitality 20 years and I've only seen one guy wear one, he had a huge beard though

    • @TedH71
      @TedH71 3 месяца назад +1

      Beard hair doesn't come off the beard easily. I should know. That's why I have to trim it once in a while because the beard hair never will unless you trim it. Not that hard.

    • @cavemanyogi150
      @cavemanyogi150 2 месяца назад

      @@TedH71 brush it, you'll definitely see a lot of hair come out.

  • @anthonynavarro4276
    @anthonynavarro4276 4 месяца назад +2

    Her voice is cringy 🥶

    • @judichristopher4604
      @judichristopher4604 3 месяца назад +4

      Your Rude and Mean post is "CRINGY".... Rudeness...