Boost Revenues and School Spirit With a Custom Food Cart

Boost Revenues and School Spirit With a Custom Food Cart

It can be tough to come up with new ways to raise funds for schools these days. The days of selling chocolate bars or doing car washes just don’t bring in the funds that they used to. If your school is looking for a more modern approach to bringing in revenue, then consider purchasing a mobile food cart as your 21st-century money maker. Food carts have gained popularity throughout the United States and offer options for food and merchandise sales, plus the added benefit of being a great advertising tool.

When your school owns a food cart, then you’ll never have to go through the hassle and expense of renting one for school events like carnivals, graduations, and sporting events. Your school has control over what items will be sold, including overseeing the profit margins. 

Owning a food cart allows you to buy concessions at wholesale prices, so there’s more profit for the school. Local restaurants, farms, and other merchants may work with you to offer a discount on their products, in return for advertising. The cart can be run by volunteers to achieve even greater profits, or your school can sponsor a student-run food cart as part of the educational program.

When you have a food cart at your disposal anything is possible. Think about all of the themed events that your school has like seasonal carnivals, talent shows, music performances, and auctions. Food carts allow you to fine-tune your menu based on the event, which isn’t easily done with a rented food truck or trailer. Imagine being able to sell ice cream on a warm day or something warm during the chillier months. 

Along with the concessions, merchandise can be sold from the food cart. The venue makes a great location for t-shirt sales, hats and smaller items that will add to your school’s revenue. Food carts can also be used as a place to sign up sheets or donations during an event.

If you’re looking for a free and easy way to advertise, then look no further than your school’s food cart. All you need is an eye-catching banner emblazoned with the institution’s logo to place on the side of the food cart. The cart can be parked in front of the school or a location that has a lot of traffic. This type of advertising will create a buzz and increase the public’s awareness of your school.

Consider purchasing a food cart as an exciting way to raise money and as an asset for the school. The possibilities are endless for fundraising and community engagement.