Buying a coffee truck in New Hampshire? Prioritize a unit that will pass NH DHHS Food Protection mobile-food licensing and is winter‑ready, then line up state and town approvals before you pay. Choose a layout built around a 2‑group espresso machine (20–30A 240V), dual grinders, 50A shore power or a 7–9 kW inverter generator, NSF sinks (hand + 3‑compartment), potable/gray tanks with gray at least 15% larger, backflow protection, and filtration/softening tuned to ~3–5 gpg hardness to protect boilers. Demand LP pressure/leak tests, an ABC extinguisher (Class K if any grease equipment), CO detector, and a commissary agreement for water fill and wastewater disposal. For compliance, secure: NH DHHS Food Service license (plan review if newly built), local fire inspection and vending permit, NH DRA Meals & Rooms Tax license (8.5%), commercial auto and $1M+ liability. Used coffee trucks typically run $60k–$150k; verify GVWR under 26,001 lbs, a rust‑free frame, generator hours under 1,000, and full‑load test all appliances. Winterize with insulated lines, heat tape, an interior heater, and a freeze‑resistant service window; 4×4 and a block heater help for ski‑area routes. Source from reputable builders or marketplaces, escrow funds, and close after pre‑purchase inspection and permitability sign‑off from town.
