To buy a coffee truck in Pakistan, budget Rs 2.5–6.5 million and plan around chassis, permits, power, and workflow. Pick a reliable base (Suzuki Ravi/Carry, FAW Carrier, or Dongfeng/JAC mini-truck) with a commercial registration from the Excise & Taxation Department; insist on a fitness certificate and route/parking permissions where required by your city authority. Use licensed builders in Karachi, Lahore, or Islamabad to fabricate an NSF-grade stainless interior, 50–100 mm insulation, food-safe water tanks (150–200 L fresh/120 L waste), a grease trap, fire suppression, and ventilation. Power a 2‑group 220V espresso machine (2.8–3.2 kW), grinder, fridge, and POS with a 5–7 kVA silent generator plus 3–5 kWh lithium battery/inverter and shore power inlet; size wiring to 32A with RCDs. Choose LPG only for hot water/ovens with leak detectors. Obtain food licenses from your provincial authority (Punjab/Sindh/KP Food Authority), municipal trade license, and staff food handler medicals; carry HACCP logs. Accept payments via JazzCash/Easypaisa QR and card acceptance (Keenu, PayMob) with printed receipts. Expect 150–250 cups/day at Rs 300–450 to break even in 8–12 months; prioritize high-footfall spots (DHA, universities, tech parks) with written NOCs and off-peak commissary access for water, waste, and roasting logistics. Factor insurance and seasonal demand swings.
