Getting Started
STEP 1:
After reading the FOOD TRUCKS, FOOD CARTS AND GETTING STARTED pages, go to the REQUEST A QUOTE page and fill in your information with as much detail as possible. This informs us of the cooking appliances you currently have in mind. From here we can estimate the space size you will need and understand your appliance weight and power load requirements. Hit the SEND button when complete. Your NMK file is now started. A preliminary quote will be sent to you soon.
STEP 2:
Call or email to make an appointment to visit one of NMK’s operating Food Carts or Trucks in Portland.
If NMK’s Design Plans are needed for a Business Loan application or Health Department, we provide a set of 6 drawings for a Deposit fee to be credited toward your future Food Cart/Truck purchase.
STEP 3:
Place your order for a Custom Designed Food Truck or Food Cart with a 50% deposit. Detailed specs and design plans are included in your Outfitting Contract. The final 50% is due C.O.D. upon completion. Allow 12 weeks for completion of Food Trucks and 11 weeks for completion of Food Carts.
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NMK SEATTLE AND WASHINGTON FOOD TRUCKS
My Chef Lynn, Seattle, WA (Issaquah)
Contigo Mobile, Seattle, WA
Fajita Z’s, Seattle, WA
Papa’s Place, Port Orchard, WA
NMK PORTLAND AREA FOOD CARTS
Customer owned Food Carts hours and locations are subject to change.
1) BIG ASS SANDWICHES: SW 3 rd Ave & SW Ash St, Portland. (8.5′x16′)
Monday-Thursday 11-5pm Friday 11-5pm 11-3am Saturday 12-4pm 11-3am Sunday 12-4pm
2) GARDEN STATE: N Mississippi Ave & N Skidmore St, Portland (7′ x 10′)
Re-opening in New Year under new owner.
3) PDX 671, N Killingsworth & N Greeley Ave, Portland (8.5′ x 16′)
Tuesday-Friday 11-2pm 5-8pm Saturday 12-8pm
4) La JAROCHITA: SW 5 th Ave & SW Oak St, Portland (8.5′ x18′)
Monday-Friday until 5-6pm
5) CHILI INSIDE / CHILI OUTSIDE: NW Quimby & 19th Ave. Portland (8.5′ x 16′)
Monday-Friday 11:30-2pm
6) KNUCKLE SANDWICH: Portland (7′ x 10′)
7) SHUT UP & EAT: SE 5o th (between SE Division & Ivon), Portland (8.5′ x 16′)
Monday-Thursday 12-8:30pm Friday-Saturday 12-9:30pm
TWISTED SISTAS: Portland (7′ x 14′)
9) POTATO CHAMPION: SE Hawthorne & 12th Portland (8.5′ x 16′)
Tuesday-Sunday 6pm-3am
10) Big C’s BARBEQUE: SE 20th & Everett, Portland (7′ x 12′)
Tuesday-Saturday Lunch Thursday & Friday Dinner
11) CRUST & COMMON PIES: NW Quimby & 19th Ave. Portland (8.5′ x 16′)
Thursday-Saturday 11-8 Sunday 11-6 Monday 11-3
12) BRISKETS: NW Quimby & 19th Ave. Portland(8.5′ x 16′)
Monday-Friday 11-2:30
13) YOLK: SE 48th & Woodstock Portland
(8.5′ x 16′) Wednesday-Sunday 9-2:30
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TIME FRAME TO BUILD: Allow about 11 weeks for delivery from the time the order is placed.
PRICE RANGES FOR NMKs FOOD CARTS :
- Customized, Standard Feature Food Carts: $22,000 – $28,000 (common sizes ranging from 7′ x 10′ to 8.5′ x 16′)
- Food Truck Outfitting Services: See Food Truck page for more information.
FORM OF PAYMENT: A deposit of 50% is due at the start of your order and Sale Agreement, and must be a local, Certified Bank Check. The final 50% balance is due with Bank Certified funds, at the delivery of the completed Food Cart and transfer of title. NMK will accept partial payment by VISA with two weeks advanced notice from the Customer. Credit Card fees are paid by Customer.
USED STEP VAN SOURCES
*Contact NMK for truck dealer suggestions.
GRAPHIC WRAP SERVICES FOR TRUCKS & TRAILERS:
-Signs Now, 1110 Southeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 232-5232
-Joe’s Signs, 702 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97202
503.232.7259
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE IN PORTLAND, OR:
In the Portland area, organizations such as SCORE (Small Business Administration) and Mercy Corp in Portland, offer programs of potential value to small start-up businesses such as Food Carts.
PUBLIC AGENCIES:
Wherever you live, your County Health Dept is usually your first destination to contact to understand the requirements for owning and operating a ‘Food Concession Trailer’ in your area. They can tell you about other permits or licensing required in your area.
Oregon State:
Multnomah County Health Department
Cart Inspector: Gerald Barnes~(503) 988-3663 x 26763
Portland Fire Department~www.portlandonline.com/fire/ (503) 823-2784
Propane Permit~300.71
Washington State:
Department of Labor & Industry
Plan Review: John Stuewe-(360) 902-5222; Terry Klier-(360) 902-5221 P.O. Box 44430; Olympia, Wa 98504-4430
Seattle L & I Office: (206) 515-2800; 315 5th Ave. S Suite 200; Seattle, Wa 98104-2607
King County Public Health
Patricia Ryan~(206) 263-8484; 401 5th Ave. Suite 1100; Seattle, Wa 98104
Chris Skillton~Inspector (206) 263-2135
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CHEAP VS SMART
NMKs FOOD CARTS are not as cheap as the used market variety – HOWEVER, they do cost less to own and operate over time and your first-time customers won’t have reason to be wary about trying your food. Can you really afford cheap?
CALL: 503-704-2450 (8am to 6pm; Monday to Saturday)
