Looking for Space for our Concession Trailer! (Franklin: for rent, how much)

[RaleighLass]

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[magdi]

I've been looking for a few days myself but can't find the right spot and lot owner's are not returning calls.SOCO is $1500-$2000 I think that's too much.
I am trying to figure out the best way to get rid of the grey water once I am set up ,since I do not have a truck that maybe tricky.Any Ideas will be appreciated.Thanks

[love roses]

A friend of a friend has a food trailer business in Houston....it's called STReats. They have very eclectic food and instead of parking it in one place, they travel from venue to venue, usually local clubs/bars. On facebook they'll post links to other food trailer businesses in the Houston area that also are mobile. Maybe making it a more mobile business would be one idea to consider.

[cBach]

Originally Posted by passionatearts

What is it exactly about food trailers that made them so popular all of the sudden? 5 years ago, they weren't that common, but now I see them everywhere in Downtown and South Austin. Given the fact that the trailers seem like they'd be full of sanitary issues, and for 5 months out of the year, it's too hot to eat outside in Austin, I would never eat at one.

I don't know, sitting in the shade and eating some homemade food is good anytime of the year for me (well except if it's cold, it's not enjoyable eating cold food, but that's not a worry too much here). I know when I used to work in an air conditioned office, I had to eat outside just to defrost from the air conditioning, the trailers and outside patios did the trick. I also get cold after I eat (digesting), so I find warm weather is better than frigid A/C.

Now that I work from home, the whole game has changed, but I enjoy immensely the trailer food. To each his own, you can go to Taco Cabana and get mediocre tacos in A/C, I'll go to Torchy's and get some good tacos and sit under a shade tree with nature.

[TejasBuds]

Has anyone seen a lease agreement for any of these spaces? I would love to see one. We are contemplating offering some space very soon but don't want the "15 page complicated attorney written" lease agreement. I understand that most if it is in there to protect the parties, but it is overly extensive for a tralier on a piece of land. I am interested in seeing a basic (Texas governed) agreement between Lessor and Lessee. If you are currently leasing space and have a simply stated agreement, would you please share the general terminology of the lease without all your particulars?

Thanks and I will let you know if/when our plot becomes available.

[centralaustinite]

Originally Posted by TejasBuds

Has anyone seen a lease agreement for any of these spaces? I would love to see one. We are contemplating offering some space very soon but don't want the "15 page complicated attorney written" lease agreement. I understand that most if it is in there to protect the parties, but it is overly extensive for a tralier on a piece of land. I am interested in seeing a basic (Texas governed) agreement between Lessor and Lessee. If you are currently leasing space and have a simply stated agreement, would you please share the general terminology of the lease without all your particulars?

Thanks and I will let you know if/when our plot becomes available.

I would guess that most use a TREC standard contract. You should look at one.

[ScoPro]

Might be too far out of your desired location, but:

You might want to call Aaron at Franklin BBQ and ask him about the old spot he rented for his trailer 'que business behind the old gray gas station at I-35 Frontage road & Concordia Ave. (a few blocks north of 32nd on the east side of 35).

He built a THRIVING business there before moving to a regular building further south.

The old spot had a chain link fence, a paved outdoor area, and a decent restroom in the old gas station.

I dunno if the old place is vacant now.

[TejasBuds]

Originally Posted by centralaustinite

I would guess that most use a TREC standard contract. You should look at one.

Thanks for the suggestion. Most of those are related to the sale of property rather than the leasing of a site within a property that does not include a room or building. This is purely a "pad site lease". I was able to do a bit more digging and found a very simple agreement ([url=http://www.co.wise]Stats about all US cities - real estate, relocation info, house prices, home value estimator, recent sales, cost of living, crime, race, income, photos, education, maps, weather, houses, schools, neighborhoods, and more[/url].tx.us/Contracts/MARK%20STARNES.pdf) that is very similar to what I have been looking for - short and simple. It can easily be updated for any type of business that leases a "site". I also figure if it is good enough for a county to use, it must be good enough to hold up in court. :-)

Thank you all and best wishes to you all!

[tfresca]

There seems to be a ton of under used commercial real estate. Why not do a bare bones brick and mortar place, even if it's just a walk up. The trailer thing is trendy but may not actually be necessary.

[CptnRn]

Originally Posted by TejasBuds

Thanks for the suggestion. Most of those are related to the sale of property rather than the leasing of a site within a property that does not include a room or building. This is purely a "pad site lease". I was able to do a bit more digging and found a very simple agreement (Stats about all US cities - real estate, relocation info, house prices, home value estimator, recent sales, cost of living, crime, race, income, photos, education, maps, weather, houses, schools, neighborhoods, and more.tx.us/Contracts/MARK%20STARNES.pdf) that is very similar to what I have been looking for - short and simple. It can easily be updated for any type of business that leases a "site". I also figure if it is good enough for a county to use, it must be good enough to hold up in court. :-)

Thank you all and best wishes to you all!

I would not count on that protecting your interests, counties have liability limitations and protections that don't extend to you. As property owner you could be liable for any injuries sustained by anyone on your property who is visiting the trailer, that lease does not address things like that or the leasee having liability insurance to protect you. Who is responsible for utilities for the site? Who is responsible if they pollute the land or storm sewer with grease and greywater from the trailer? What about getting building permits and zoning approvals? If its on your property the City holds you responsible. Those are just a few things I can think of that should be addressed in that kind of a lease.