Steel Carports
Turning a carport into a roadside business
Roadside stands are a tried-and-true American business model. Along the highways and byways all over the country, you can find these small businesses, housed in all types of structures, selling local in-season fruits and vegetables, hand-made crafts and more.
There are several reasons why this business model stands the test of time.
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It’s next to impossible to pass up ripe, locally grown tomatoes. We kid. But only kind of. The point is... when you’re selling fresh, local food products like tomatoes, or blueberries or strawberries, people know those seasons are short. That creates demand.
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It’s convenient. It’s Right There, next to the road. Drive up, grab what you’re after, and continue on your way. Whether you’re selling homemade doggie treats or local crafts in a tourist mecca, it doesn’t get easier than that.
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It’s quality. If you provide your customers a quality product they’ll recognize it, remember it, and patronize your business. People appreciate quality products at a good value.
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It’s personal. More and more, people appreciate buying from people they know, or who are a part of the community they’re visiting. Is there a story behind your product? Even better?
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It’s a less expensive business to operate. Leasing retail space in a strip mall or a free-standing building - well, that’s just pricey. Can you imagine how many pints of berries or ounces of honey you’d have to sell to make rent? Much less pay the electric bill. A roadside stand is simply much cheaper to run.
But it’s not all sunshine and lollipops. It’s your business, and you still want to present a clean, professional image to the community you serve. Not just any old roadside stand will do. A VersaTube carport makes an excellent roadside stand conversion.
Not only does it look great, it’s sturdy, too. VersaTube pre-engineered steel building systems are designed to withstand your zip code’s wind and snow loads so you don’t have to worry about your stand standing up to common weather conditions. And, they’re easy to construct! With our Slip-Fit Connections and a little help, you can have your carport-to-roadside stand completed in just a couple of days!
Ready to learn more? Check out our standard carport kits, or design your own.
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