Food Trailer Price Guide
How Much Does a Food Trailer Cost?
Short answer: At A&A Center Trailers, custom food and concession trailers start at $7,600. That gets you a finished floor, walls and ceiling, insulation and an electrical package. Most of the food and concession trailers we sell land between $20,000 and $30,000. Fully equipped mobile kitchens can run past $100,000. Used trailers on our lot usually fall between those numbers, and in-stock prices are live below.
Food Trailer Price Tiers
| Tier | What you get | Typical price* |
|---|---|---|
| Starter shell / vending (6x8 to 7x12) | Finished interior, insulation, 30 amp electrical, concession window. You add your own equipment. | about $6,800 to $8,500 in stock. Custom builds starting at $7,600 |
| Prep-light / beverage (7x12 to 8x12) | Adds sinks (hand wash and 3-compartment), fresh and grey water, A/C, prep counters | about $13,000 to $17,000 (used examples on our lot) |
| Hot-line kitchen (7x14 to 8x16) | Adds hood vent, fire suppression, propane lines, fryer, flat-top, refrigeration | about $20,000 to $30,000: our most popular range |
| Large kitchen / BBQ porch (8.5x20 and up) | Full line, multiple windows, porch smoker deck, generator box, bathroom | $30,000 to $100,000+ |
| Open smoker rigs (60 in. to 72 in. reverse flow) | Smoker, grill, rib box, fryers on an open trailer | in-stock units about $7,000 to $18,800 (live inventory) |
*Prices change with options and current inventory. See food trailers in stock now, or get a custom quote.
What Drives the Price (Biggest First)
- Hood vent and fire suppression. If you'll fry or cook on a flat-top, you'll typically add a hood with fire suppression. It's usually the biggest step up from a "vending" trailer to a "kitchen."
- Size and axle count. 7 ft vs. 8.5 ft wide, and the length. Bigger trailers cost more to build and give you more room to work.
- Cooking line: fryers, griddles, burners, ovens, steam tables, smokers.
- Plumbing. Hand sink, a warewashing setup that fits your menu (for example, a 3-compartment sink), water heater, fresh and grey tanks, and pump.
- Power: 30 vs. 50 amp package, generator box, outlet count, A/C (mini-split vs. rooftop).
- Refrigeration: reach-ins, prep tables, chef bases, freezers.
- Propane: lines, tank racks, how many appliances are plumbed.
- Exterior: .080 polycore skin (the BBQ porch build page notes it's over 3x as thick as the old .024 standard), color, blackout trim, wrap-ready finish.
- Porches, awnings, extra windows, bathrooms.
Price your build to see how your choices add up.
Other Startup Costs to Plan for
- Local permits and licenses. Rules vary by state, county and city, so check the requirements in your area before you open.
- Insurance, a generator, POS, smallwares, opening food inventory and a wrap or graphics.
- Delivery, if you're not picking up in Jonesboro: about $2.50/mile through a third-party hauler; we confirm the exact rate when you call.
New vs. Used Food Trailers
- Used saves money and gets you open sooner; pick one whose equipment fits your menu. We inspect electrical, welds, leaks, plumbing, A/C and tires on every trailer we sell (see our FAQ).
- New custom gets you your exact layout. Your deposit includes a live 3D design session with our CAD designer, so you can see where the fryer, sinks and windows go before anything is built.
Food Trailer vs. Food Truck Cost
A food truck adds an engine, transmission and drivetrain, which means a higher price, higher insurance and downtime when the vehicle is in the shop. A trailer unhitches, so your truck can still do other work. More on this in Food Truck vs. Food Trailer.
Ways to Pay
- Rent to own with 20% down, available on food and concession trailers up to about $25,000 for buyers who live in TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, TN or FL; ask us about higher-priced builds. No credit check rent to own for buyers in TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, TN and FL. (Standard cargo and utility trailers: 15% down, most states.)
- Financing, or apply online. Outside those states? ClickLease financing is available in all 50 states, with a soft-pull pre-approval and a low amount due at signing (just a doc fee, under $500).
- Cash or card
Food Trailers In Stock Now
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest food trailer you sell?
Small new vending trailers (6x8, 6x12) often run about $6,800 to $8,500 in stock. Custom builds start at $7,600. See the live inventory.
How much is a fully equipped food trailer?
Most fully equipped kitchens we sell fall between $20,000 and $30,000. Large rigs with porches, smokers or bathrooms go higher, up to $100,000+.
How much does a BBQ trailer cost?
Open smoker rigs on our lot typically run about $7,000 to $19,000 (see the live smoker inventory). Enclosed BBQ porch trailers are priced by build; call for a quote.
Can I finance or rent to own a food trailer?
Yes. Rent to own takes 20% down, is available on trailers up to about $25,000, and is open to buyers who live in TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, TN or FL. No credit check rent to own for buyers in TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, TN and FL. For higher-priced builds, ask us. In any other state, ClickLease financing is available with a soft-pull pre-approval and just a doc fee (under $500) due at signing. See rent to own.
How long does a custom food trailer take?
Custom builds can be done as fast as 2 weeks; most builds about 4 weeks. We'll confirm your timeline with your quote.
Do you deliver outside Georgia?
Yes. We arrange third-party transport nationwide, or you can pick up in Jonesboro.
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Questions? Call (770) 603-8511 or text (404) 383-8194. Mon to Fri 9 to 5, Sat 9 to 4.