To buy a coffee truck in Romania, decide upfront between a RAR-homologated van conversion or a factory-built food trailer (rulotă) with EU conformity, then align budget (€20,000–€70,000) to the build quality and power setup. Prioritize a 2‑group 3–5 kW espresso machine, twin grinders, 100–200 L potable water, separate grey tank, stainless worktops, handwash sink, 32A shore power or a silent 6–7 kVA generator, and certified LPG or electrical installations. Register an SRL or PFA, get the vehicle classified at RAR, and secure DSVSA sanitary‑veterinary approval, local City Hall operation and public‑domain occupancy permits, plus ISU fire compliance when using gas. Equip an ANAF‑connected fiscal cash register, card POS, HACCP plan, allergen signage, and ensure staff hold the hygiene course certificate. For locations, apply to primării for fixed pitches, negotiate office‑park or retail‑lot concessions (fixed daily fee or 10–25% of sales), and pre‑book festivals in Bucharest, Cluj, Iași, and Timișoara. Finance via leasing or bank microcredit; monitor Start‑Up Nation–style calls. Insure with RCA, add CASCO and public liability. Vet suppliers in Romania, Poland, and Italy; demand RAR papers and CE docs. Target 25–30% COGS, 12–18 lei tickets, and 80–120 cups/day to break even year‑round. Plan winter menus and reliable heating solutions.
