Buy Food Trucks “More Safely” and “More Affordably” “Sell More Efficiently” CaterBank Co., Ltd. has officially launched “KitchenCar BuyBye,” a marketplace dedicated to food trucks

CaterBank Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suginami Ward, Tokyo; Representative Director: Satoru Matsumoto), a provider of comprehensive food truck-related services, officially launched “KitchenCar BuyBye,” a dedicated food truck buying and selling platform, on September 1, 2026.Through this new service, the company aims to establish a safe and secure network for buying and selling food trucks and a secondary market, thereby further revitalizing the food truck industry.

KitchenCar BuyBye Homepage

<Service Overview>

▼Service Name

KitchenCar BuyBye

▼Service Details

A trading platform that connects “sellers” and “buyers” of food trucks, focusing on private sales between individuals

▼Service Page

https://kitchencarbuybye.net

CaterBank Co., Ltd.

<The Need for a Secondary Market Network Dedicated to Food Trucks>

(1) Difficult to Handle in the General Used Vehicle Market

Due to their specialized construction and the lack of established market prices, food trucks are difficult to deal with in the general used vehicle market. Furthermore, in addition to standard vehicle information, specific details unique to food trucks are essential when purchasing them.

Given these circumstances, we believe a specialized market environment is necessary for the “buying and selling of food trucks.”

(2) As the number of new business owners increases, so does the number of those closing their businesses, leading to a growing number of idle food trucks

As “food trucks” have gained public recognition in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and due to the rise of “business startup brokers” focused on vehicle sales, the number of food truck operators continues to grow year after year. However, the number of operators closing their businesses is also increasing proportionally. Consequently, the number of idle food trucks that are no longer in use is rising, and we believe a dedicated distribution channel is essential.

(3) The need to start a business with low startup costs

There is a common perception that “food trucks can be started with minimal capital.”

While our company has long been involved in the manufacture and sale of food trucks, we frequently receive requests from customers who wish to “start a business with even less capital.” To meet this primary demand—starting a business with minimal capital—we believe that “peer-to-peer sales,” which are both “safe” and minimize intermediary costs, are essential.

<Issues in the Used Food Truck Market and the Solutions Our Service Provides>

While private sales of “cars” in general present challenges, these issues become even more pronounced when it comes to “food trucks.” Our service focuses not only on the sale of the vehicle itself but also on “issues unique to food trucks” to ensure safe transactions.

(1) Vehicle sales involve high prices and a time lag before the transaction is finalized

The two most serious issues in peer-to-peer vehicle sales are: “I paid the money but cannot transfer ownership properly” and “I transferred ownership but was not paid.”

This stems from the need for the parties involved to decide whether “payment comes first or the handover of the vehicle (and transfer documents) comes first,” and whichever option is chosen, one of the parties will bear the risk.

These issues arise from the time lag between payment and title transfer (completion of the transaction), which is a characteristic of car transactions.

▼Solution

Our service utilizes an escrow system, in which we act as a third party to hold the sale proceeds. After the transaction is successfully completed, we pay the seller, thereby eliminating the greatest risk associated with private vehicle transactions.

(2) Elimination of Fictitious Inventory

While many “kitchen cars” are listed on general used car marketplaces and auction sites, there are actually quite a few cases where these are merely promotional listings featuring fictitious inventory designed to steer buyers toward purchasing a newly built vehicle.

▼Solution

Our service does not allow unrestricted listings; instead, all listings are reviewed by our operations team before being published.

To verify the existence of the vehicle, we require the submission of the vehicle registration certificate and also verify the seller’s identification, thereby eliminating listings for fictitious vehicles or vehicles registered under someone else’s name.

(3) Reliable Support System

When buying or selling food trucks privately, it’s often a first-time experience not only for buyers but also for sellers.

★Buyer Concerns

・Which food truck is best suited for my intended business?

・Does it comply with business licensing requirements (Food Sanitation Act)?

・Uncertainty about the procedures and process after purchase

★Seller’s Concerns

• What is the process for selling the vehicle?

・What documents are required to transfer the vehicle’s registration?

In addition to vehicle-related matters, food trucks are subject to the “Food Sanitation Act,” and if this is overlooked, it’s possible that even after purchasing a food truck, you might “be unable to obtain a business license and therefore unable to open for business.”

▼ Solutions

Our service has established a consultation desk (via official LINE) staffed by expert consultants with many years of experience in the food truck industry. They provide guidance on “vehicle ownership transfer procedures,” “business permits under the Food Sanitation Act,” and “important considerations when purchasing a food truck,” creating a environment where you can purchase a food truck with greater peace of mind.

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<Revisiting Food Truck Builders>

Traditionally, food truck construction was the work of skilled craftsmen, and there were only a handful of “food truck manufacturers and sellers.”

However, around 2020, modular food truck kits began to appear on the market. Since these allowed anyone to build something resembling a food truck without specialized technical skills, many “food truck sellers” emerged.

However, these vehicles often have issues with structural strength and safety, and the reality is that the “overall quality of food trucks” in our industry has significantly declined.

This situation has arisen because “craftsmanship” and “IT literacy” are often at odds, making it difficult for businesses that traditionally manufactured and sold high-quality food trucks to stand out online.

Our service allows listings not only from “private sellers” but also from so-called “food truck builders.”

We believe that by creating a platform where businesses that traditionally manufactured high-quality food trucks can once again be seen by buyers, we can put a stop to the decline in the quality of food trucks and promote the distribution of sturdy, safe food trucks.

<Comment from Satohito Matsumoto, Representative Director>

Food Trucks

The number of food truck operators has been increasing year by year.

However, the current reality is that most operations take the form of “event catering” held at venues where people gather for other purposes. For the food truck industry to take the next leap forward, one key theme is the “emergence of famous food truck establishments”—in other words, food trucks themselves generating their own buzz.

To achieve this, we need even more aspiring food truck owners, and the key to supporting them through our services lies in “how effectively we can reduce the risks associated with starting a business.”

Our company has long offered a “rental startup service” as one solution, but due to vehicle management and other factors, it has been somewhat difficult to expand this service nationwide in a way that is highly convenient for users.

We believe that “KitchenCar BuyBye,” which we have just launched, will serve as a clear secondary distribution network for food trucks in the industry. Even for those in regions where our rental startup service is not available, purchasing a food truck through this platform will provide a risk hedge in the unlikely event they have to close their business, and we believe this will further contribute to making food truck startups less risky nationwide.

■Company Overview

Company Name: CaterBank Co., Ltd.

Representative: Satoshi Matsumoto, Representative Director

Address: 1st Floor, 4-32-14 Shimoigusa, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0022

Established: November 2012

Business Activities: Manufacturing, sales, and rental of food trucks; management of food truck operations, etc.

Capital: 3 million yen

URL: https://caterbank.co.jp