--- title: "NMBA — Connect. Educate. Elevate." description: "The National Mobile Beverage Association — uniting mobile beverage professionals through education, advocacy, and industry excellence." lang: en json-ld: --- [![NMBA — National Mobile Beverage Association](/__l5e/assets-v1/3ecf6988-3020-46ae-9be2-5063acdc7400/lockup-rounded.png)](/) [About](/about)[Membership](/#membership)[Conference](/conference)[Blog](/blog)[Videos](/videos)[Partners](/#partners)[Find a Member](/#directory)[Contact](/contact) [Member Login](/members)[Join NMBA](/#join) Now enrolling founding members # Connect. Educate. Elevate. Uniting mobile beverage professionals — mobile bars, coffee carts, boba, dirty soda, lemonade, tap trailers, festival vendors and pop-ups — through education, advocacy, and industry excellence. Mobile Bars Coffee Carts Boba Dirty Soda Lemonade Tap Trailers Beverage Trucks Festival Vendors Pop-ups [Become a Founding Member →](#join)[Explore Membership](#membership) 37 of 50 founding spots claimed Pricing locked for life ★ Founding perk: The first 50 founding Operators or Businesses get FREE admission to the inaugural NMBA Conference — September 22–23, 2026 in Arlington, TX. ![Mobile bartender pouring a cocktail at a sleek mobile bar trailer at dusk](/assets/hero-BB6Jrxkl.jpg) Member spotlight Operators, on the road, all year. ● Live Who we serve ## One industry, every format. If it pours, brews, shakes, blends, or rolls — you belong at NMBA. [![Coffee Carts](/assets/coffee-Mwp3739H.jpg) ### Coffee Carts Espresso bars & mobile cafés ](#membership)[![Mobile Bars](/assets/bar-CT7ERiXY.jpg) ### Mobile Bars Weddings, corporate & events ](#membership)[![Lemonade & Fresh](/assets/lemonade-eUHhj1W9.jpg) ### Lemonade & Fresh Fresh-squeezed & dirty soda ](#membership)[![Boba & Bubble Tea](/assets/boba-0n5YF1sn.jpg) ### Boba & Bubble Tea Pop-ups & tea trucks ](#membership)[![Tap Trailers](/assets/taps-DuMUuLGB.jpg) ### Tap Trailers Draft beer, wine & cold brew ](#membership)[![Trucks & Festivals](/assets/festival-Cx3o1SWH.jpg) ### Trucks & Festivals Concessions & large events ](#membership) Our mission ## Five pillars. One industry. We're building the institution this industry has never had — by operators, for operators. 01 ### Connect A national community and local chapters — networking, peer groups, a member directory, and real referrals. 02 ### Share Operators help operators: operations, equipment, staffing, compliance, venues, and market know-how. 03 ### Grow Templates, SOPs, vendor discounts, education, insurance resources, calculators, and mentorship. 04 ### Celebrate Local and national awards that recognize great operators — building toward an annual NMBA Summit. 05 ### Represent Become the industry's voice with cities, venues, planners, suppliers — and advocate for better rules. Member benefits ## Membership that pays for itself in one booking. Lead with money saved and money made — everything else is a bonus. ### Save & Make Money ROI - All-in-one CRM + booking + automation platform — FREE with membership - Group discounts on general & liquor liability insurance - Bulk pricing on cups, syrups, coffee & equipment - Member-only trailer & cart builder pricing - Public 'Find a Member' directory listing that gets you booked ### Trust & Reputation Credibility - Verified / Certified trust badge on your listing - Member referral network — operators sending work to operators - Verified Vendor directory of trusted builders & suppliers - Members-only equipment marketplace (no scammers) - Peer reviews & references baked in ### Community & Growth The Home - National community + local chapters + monthly meetups - Template library: contracts, COI requests, pricing calculators, SOPs - Education, webinars & state compliance resources - Annual NMBA Summit + local & national awards - Voting rights & a real seat at the table Membership ## Built for the way you operate. Billed annually. Founding pricing (first 50 members) is locked in for life. ★ Founding perk: The first 50 founding Operators or Businesses get FREE admission to the inaugural NMBA Conference — September 22–23, 2026 in Arlington, TX. Every paid membership includes an all-in-one CRM, booking, automation & payments platform — free. CRM · booking · automation · payments. ### Emerging $99 /yr Pre-launch operators not yet ready for Verified. Membership activates after the inaugural NMBA Conference (Sept 22–23, 2026). 12 months only — does not auto-renew, then converts to Operator or Business. - Member platform + community - Startup templates & mentorship - Chapter access - Upgrade path to Operator or Business [Start as Emerging](https://app.gohighlevel.com/checkout/PLACEHOLDER-EMERGING) Founding — first 50 ### Operator $299 /yr founding Solo, one-person mobile beverage operators. - Full directory listing + Verified path - All-in-one business platform — free - Group insurance & supplier discounts - Voting rights & chapter events - FREE inaugural NMBA Conference admission (first 50) - Price locked for life [Claim founding Operator](https://app.gohighlevel.com/checkout/PLACEHOLDER-OPERATOR) Founding — first 50 ### Business $399 /yr founding Established mobile beverage companies with a team. Primary member + up to 2 additional members (3 people total). - Primary member + up to 2 additional members - All-in-one business platform — free - Full group discounts + insurance - Team access to events, community & resources - FREE inaugural NMBA Conference admission (first 50) - Price locked for life [Claim founding Business](https://app.gohighlevel.com/checkout/PLACEHOLDER-BUSINESS) ### Industry Partner $999 /yr Suppliers & service providers: insurance, POS, trailer builders, cups, syrups, equipment. - Verified Vendor directory eligibility - Preferred placement & dedicated quote page - Member webinars & sponsorships - Direct reach to active operators [Become a Partner](#join) Verified vendors ## Buy your biggest-ticket gear from builders you can trust. A $60k trailer is not the place to gamble. The NMBA Verified Vendor directory is a vetted, member-reviewed list of trailer & cart builders and equipment suppliers who've earned our Verified Vendor status — real references, real member reviews, real accountability. Trailer Builders Verified Cart Manufacturers Verified Espresso Equipment Verified Draft & Tap Systems Verified Insurance Verified POS Systems Verified Cups & Packaging Verified Syrups & Mixers Verified Vendor or builder? Apply for Verified Vendor status and reach vetted, active operators. [Apply as a vendor →](#join) Find a member ## The national directory of verified operators. All states Texas Florida California Tennessee All categories Mobile Bars Coffee Carts Boba Tap Trailers Search Weddings Corporate Festivals Markets Coffee Lemonade Boba Dirty Soda Tap Trailers Concessions Verified Members The directory goes live as founding members join. Verified Member badges roll out with Phase 1. Chapters ## Texas leads. The country follows. Want to lead a chapter in your city? We're recruiting founding chapter leaders now. ### NMBA DFW Texas Launching ### NMBA Houston Texas Coming soon ### NMBA Austin Texas Coming soon ### NMBA South Florida Florida Interest list ### NMBA Nashville Tennessee Interest list ### NMBA Southern California California Interest list [Lead a chapter →](#join) Industry partners ## A trusted channel to active operators. Partners get direct, trusted reach to active operators who buy insurance, POS, trailers, cups, syrups, and equipment. One partner tier ### Industry Partner $999 /yr Suppliers & service providers: insurance, POS, trailer builders, cups, syrups, equipment. [Become a Partner →](#join) - NMBA Verified Vendor status & badge (vetted + member-reviewed) - Featured placement in the vendor directory - Dedicated quote / landing page to members - Member-discount program participation - Member webinars & content features - Direct reach to active operators who buy insurance, POS, trailers, cups, syrups & equipment - Eligible for member reviews & ratings - Priority in the member referral flow One simple partner tier. No upsells, no add-on packages — just direct access to the industry. About NMBA > "When someone starts a mobile beverage business anywhere in America, joining NMBA should feel like the obvious next step." Not a coaching business Not a course platform Not just another group The national home for the industry Join the founding membership ## Claim your Founding Member spot. First 50 founding Operators and Businesses join at locked-for-life founding pricing — plus FREE admission to the inaugural NMBA Conference (Sept 22–23, 2026 · Arlington, TX). Business name Your name Email City / State Category Mobile Bar Coffee Cart Lemonade Boba Tap Trailer Beverage Truck Other Membership Emerging — $99/yr (activates after Sept 22–23, 2026) Operator — $299/yr (founding) Business — $399/yr (founding, primary + up to 2 additional members) Industry Partner — $999/yr Reserve my Founding spot → By submitting you agree to be contacted by NMBA. No spam, just the association. [![NMBA — National Mobile Beverage Association](/__l5e/assets-v1/fa98923f-45e2-4723-8412-3aa90dd01848/logo-rounded-square.png)](/) Uniting mobile beverage professionals through education, advocacy, and industry excellence. Subscribe Monthly member updates. No spam. 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