Hot Dog Vendor “Must Have Its”
I’m often asked where to get this and where to get that, well the deals are ever changing but currently these are the latest finds. If you find a better deal, please comment below and let us all in on it. Rest assured I have scoured the web and have tried to find the bestest deals anywhere and because I love how Amazon stands behind purchases, I have linked to the product there.
Some deals I find are scammy -one dirt cheap deal I found their shipping was 3x what anyone else charges, I have tried to compare total prices including shipping. These are the best deals I have located including shipping fees. So without further ado do:
Stainless Steel 5 and 6 Compartment Condiment Caddy / Tray (I use gel packs under mine )
3 Pocket Waist Apron – My favorite style (a pocket for 1′s, 5′s and quarters)
Market Style Umbrella with crank and tilt
Ketchup and Mustard Squeeze Bottles Pack. $2.99 plus $5.57 shipping
If you have my book – you know why you need these.
Hot Dog Tray / Sled (holds 7 dogs) $11.99
Full Size Spillage Pan (Learn about pans here)
Turn any direct heat pan into a steam pan (Don’t know what pans you need)
Full Size Perforated Steam Pan
Add this to your cart and make lighting your burners a breeze
Use this to connect two gas appliances to one tank
Add this sweet EccoTemp L5 Water Heater to your cart (never run out of hot water) Simply add to your existing water system and this bad boy creates hot water instantly and at the temperature you want and sends it to your faucet.
(Must have a pressurized water system, or you can add a pump like below) $129 including shipping – best price anywhere Link
Upgrade from that gravity flow system (12 Volt on-demand water pump) $39.99 Link
Chip clips (the big ones) 24 clips on each rod – solid steel – commercial grade. $14.50 plus $10 shipping Link
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Just 3 years ago I was broke, bankrupt and depressed. I had just lost my furniture stores and my home. Hot Dogs Saved my life! Nothing’s been the same since. I love to help others succeed in this wonderful business.
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You really saved my skin with this inorfmtaion. Thanks!
Thanks Ben, I love your blog, and all of the work that you do. Your info has been very helpful to my business. I have the Campfire Grill over at UT next to the Clarance Brown Theatre, I would love for you to stop by and have one of my delicious dogs.
Thanks,
Jason
Thank you Jason!
I’d love to Jason. Thanks for the invite. I’d love to hear your story and share it on the blog, so if your interested give me a call or email me.
If you are looking for a great deal on things you need, look no further than your supplier. If you use a supplier like Sysco, or Shamrock then you need to go to the shows they have and talk to the reps. I have gotten umbrella’s, mustard, ketchup dispensors, signage, and other things just by telling the rep that you carry thier item and looking for some POS or items needed for my cart. Although the prices may be higher than Sam’s Club, Costco or other stores, this is an advantage of using a supplier like I named above. You dont have to buy everything from them but buying some will give you great benefits. I do take credit cards and have gotten many things from Discover, like pens, signage and aprons. Hopefully this helps.
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Hey Ben,
I’ve been dreaming of owning/running my own restaurant since I was a child, it was daunting at first but you’re making a believer out of me very quickly that it can be done sooner rather than later. I did want want to share with you a website that I have used and purchased from on many occasions. It is http://www.nmaxxdeals.com They are a ‘overstock’ company based in north Mississippi (they ship worldwide) where you can find all sorts of brand new stuff that you bid on (like eBay). I have purchased a $45 toaster oven for $7.50, barstools, tactical flashlights etc. for dirt cheap. Email me if you have any question. Thanks for the inspiration.
Nice post, Love it. Keep it up. I appreciate it.
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Great information, thank you. I need to replace an on/off valve (not just the knob) on my cart (One of yours of course) I checked Loews & Home Depot no luck. Any suggestions????
Jim
Hey Jim, call Keith at 865.216.3330 and he can either ship you one or tell you where to get one.
Hi Ben,
Thanks so much for providing so much information… it’s really appreciated! I own a small trailer, so I would like to build my own cart. Do you know of a source for stainless steel sheets?
Thanks!
Greg
Hey Greg, I answered your email.
This is funny, Ben I have been following you since I read your book, gonna open by the start of april, anyway I was entering your contest for a hotdog sled, all the while thinking This is for a benscart on a sled instead of wheels, what a jerkoff i am, the actual sled really looks handy but I was thinking whole cart, lol
Wow what a great place to start…Thanks Ben
great article, very helpful tool!
Getting my list together.
Hi Bem. we ordered your book “Hot Dogs Saved My Life” lastnight. We have purchased our cart and are in the process of having modifications done to enclose it for SC. We are very excited to get started and hope that we can find us a sweet spot similar to Stu Dawgs. Thank you for all info that you share with us. Your story is so amazing!!!
Once we’re up and running, we plan to invite you to Rock Hill, SC to try Long Dawgs!!!(footlongs)
I will come and eat them up! Thank you!
Thanks for all the information Ben. I have finished the book and trying to get thing going. I appreciate the amount of information you have out there.
Joshua
Dine and Dash
http://www.nitratefreedogs.com
Wow… the links to the products and everything. Thanks again Ben. I’ll be saving some moolah with help like this.
Ben, Got your book which was very rich in information. I am in the process of getting all my info for the county(Spokane,WA)so I make sure I order the right cart. Can’t wait to get started. Thank you
hi ben,
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i recieved your book a few days ago. love it!! i’ve read it twice and i’ve already downloaded the info from my health dept regaurding cart specs and licencing. now i’m working on locations. i live on the coast in n.h. and one of our beach’s have over 50,000 visiters daily. lots of food establishments, but i noticed none sell hot dogs! so, i’m gonna look into getting permission from that town about putting my cart there. wish me luck!! oh, i will be buying my 1st cart from u too, when i’m ready. thanks for all your help.