Looking to buy a coffee truck in Frankfurt? Focus first on compliance, then on build quality and operating economics. Budget realistically: €25k–60k for a roadworthy used unit, €60k–120k for a new, TÜV-approved build with 3–6 kW espresso capacity, 230 V/16 A shore power, and a 5–8 kVA generator. Prioritize: pressurized handwash sink with warm water, 40–80 L fresh/grey tanks, HACCP-ready surfaces, LPG installation by a certified fitter, DGUV V3 electrical test, and at least one 6 kg ABF extinguisher. Buy from TruckScout24, mobile.de, or specialist builders that deliver to Hesse; demand documentation (TÜV report, gas certificate, wiring schematics) and test extraction, flow rate, and recovery under rush load. Register at the Ordnungsamt (Gewerbeanmeldung), notify the Veterinäramt, complete §43 IfSG hygiene training, and obtain either a Reisegewerbekarte (roaming) or a Sondernutzungserlaubnis for public spots; apply via Frankfurt’s Ordnungsamt/Marktverwaltung for weekly markets. Frankfurt’s hard water demands a BWT-grade filtration plan to protect boilers. Choose a compact Sprinter/Ducato format for tight Innenstadt pitches and Umweltzone access (green sticker). Validate locations by footfall (Messe, Bankenviertel, Uni), grid access, and noise limits; model daily throughput, milk cost, and card fees. Insure with Betriebshaftpflicht and product liability before launch. Line up suppliers and winterization for reliability.
