Hi!
Im interested in creating a pop-up sandwich place, but am too broke to buy a food truck or any real investment🙁 truly just trying this out to have some fun and try something new.
What would be first steps in terms of licensing/making sure I’m not breaking any laws/do I need insurance??
I live in Alabama
Establishing a pop up shop is going to be difficult due to licensing and food safety regulations.
Look at your state and county regulations and talk with someone who is doing what you want to do.
https://pos.toasttab.com/blog/on-the-line/food-licenses-and-permits-in-alabama
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/shelby/assets/mobilefoodplanreviewpacket.pdf
There’s a ton of info about this on r/restaurantowners
Depends completely on your state and city. Where I live, all prepping areas have to be licensed and inspected. A lot of the food truck people pay churches to use their licensed kitchens for prep work. Do a lot of research, anything related to food is a very brutal market.