Buy a coffee truck in Wyoming by starting with permits and power, not paint: secure a Wyoming Sales Tax License with the Department of Revenue, then submit a mobile/retail food plan review to your county health department (e.g., Laramie, Natrona, Teton) with menu, plumbing and equipment specs, and a signed commissary agreement for water fill, food storage, and gray-water disposal; add city mobile-vendor and Fire Marshal approvals where required. Choose a 4x4 chassis (Cheyenne wind, Jackson snow) with full insulation, heat tape on lines, and a 30–50 gal fresh tank; spec a dual‑boiler 220V espresso machine (≈30A), two grinders, undercounter fridge, and a quiet 7–10 kW inverter generator or 50A shore power. At altitude (5,000–6,500 ft), expect lower steam performance—select higher‑wattage boilers and tune grind/dose for faster flow. Budget $60k–$150k (used vs. new); on used units, verify generator hours, tank sanitation, stainless weld integrity, electrical labeling, and frame rust. Get commercial auto, general liability, and inland marine coverage; keep a Class K extinguisher and propane inspection if applicable. Operate on private lots with written agreements; expect tighter right‑of‑way rules in Jackson/Casper. Source builds from Denver/Salt Lake builders or vetted marketplaces; typical lead time is 6–12 weeks.
