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Does the Antioch Pizza Shop food truck/trailer have to be new?

Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Notes for Food Truck/Trailer:

    1. This estimate includes the cost to purchase a truck or a trailer with a truck for pulling the trailer meeting our standards and specifications, to purchase the required equipment, the cost to have the equipment installed in the truck following our standards and specifications for operation of the Antioch Pizza Shop Business, and purchasing the wrap for the Food Truck/Trailer. The Food Truck/Trailer will need to be large enough to have 200 to 250 square feet of cooking space and to house the required equipment. The Food Truck/Trailer does not have to be new but must be in good operating condition. Required equipment for the Food Truck/Trailer includes ovens, pizza make table, work top tables, POS system, reach in cooler, cheese shredder, pizza warmers, shelving units, 3 basin sink, dough rollers, microwave, electric stove, food processor, air fryer and small wares.

Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 17–24)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Antioch Pizza Shop FDD, the food truck or trailer does not have to be new. However, it must meet certain conditions. The food truck/trailer needs to be large enough to have 200 to 250 square feet of cooking space and house the required equipment. It must also be in good operating condition.

The required equipment for the Antioch Pizza Shop food truck/trailer includes ovens, a pizza make table, work top tables, a POS system, a reach-in cooler, a cheese shredder, pizza warmers, shelving units, a 3-basin sink, dough rollers, a microwave, an electric stove, a food processor, an air fryer, and small wares. Meeting these specifications is essential for franchisees to maintain brand standards and operational efficiency.

Prospective Antioch Pizza Shop franchisees should carefully inspect any used food truck or trailer to ensure it meets these requirements and is in good working order. Failure to meet these standards could result in additional costs for repairs or replacements, impacting the initial investment and ongoing operations.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.