Frozen yogurt cart or trailer for events

Festival and market crowds, families at sports tournaments, and hosts of birthday parties, weddings and company events.

Price per cup or topping at public events, or a flat fee or per-guest price for private bookings. Your cost per serving is low, so busy events matter most.

• Quick, friendly customer service
• Event planning and logistics
• Safe food handling
• Basic towing or loading and setup

• Mobile food vendor permit and often a commissary agreement, rules vary by county and city
• Temporary event permits may be needed for each festival, check with each organizer and health department
• General liability insurance, which many events require with proof of coverage
• Where you may park and sell is limited in many cities, check local vending rules
• Keeping product cold and having reliable power, such as a generator, at outdoor events
• Income depends on weather and season, and event fees can eat into profit

Startup costs are typically around $12,000 to $55,000, depending on whether you choose a cart or a trailer, and on equipment and setup. These are estimates, so price out your own gear, permits and insurance before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many events you work, the weather and the season. These are estimates, and event fees can eat into profit, so check the costs for each festival or market.

Check for a mobile food vendor permit, often with a commissary agreement, as rules vary by county and city. Temporary event permits may be needed for each festival, so ask each organizer and your health department. Also check insurance requirements and local vending rules.