Street food business comes with lots of freedom, great potential income, and sometimes questions. Luckily, Jason and I have some answers. We ain’t geniuses, but we’ve been working hot dog carts, street food and catering for years, so we have some ideas. Catering, Hot Dogs, and Street Food Business Information Here are some of the […]
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How To Start A Hot Dog Cart Business
HOW TO START A HOT DOG CART BUSINESS All 50 states allow you to run a hot dog cart business and you can run a cart part time or full time. You can operate year round or just during the season most suited to your liking. Vendors work year round in Canada and Alaska but most have a pop up style canopy with sides. Vendors work parks, street side, busy intersections, fairs, festivals and some work … [Read More...] about How To Start A Hot Dog Cart Business
Catering and the Alligator That Almost Got Away
That dang alligator almost got away. My dad was like a serial entrepreneur. From the time I was young until I was about 15, dad had a hardware store, a huge blueberry farm, a catfish farm and was one of the largest beekeepers in the U.S. He used to say: "Ya put enough irons in the fire and eventually one will catch fire." I think it may be genetic. First thing I sold was rocks. I … [Read More...] about Catering and the Alligator That Almost Got Away
GET HOT DOG CART CATERING GIGS FOR FREE
HOT DOG CART CATERING GIGS FOR FREE We created some training for the Roasting Nomad Tribe® so tribe members can book jobs before their Pig Roaster Pro® even arrived. Talk about being able to test your market quickly and on the cheap… This does it. YOUR HOT DOG CART IS MORE THAN A HOT DOG CART I’ve been yammering on about this for 3 years. Your hot dog cart is a mobile kitchen. It’s a … [Read More...] about GET HOT DOG CART CATERING GIGS FOR FREE
Street Food Business – Texas County Not Helpful?
Street food business can be very profitable, but it's hard to get started if your local health department isn't responsive. I am helping a customer in Texas who has hit a roadblock with local officials. He's trying to get his food cart business established legally, but isn't getting the information he needs. He's stuck. Here's my advice on dealing with this situation. How to Get Around Health … [Read More...] about Street Food Business – Texas County Not Helpful?
What’s the Easiest State for Hot Dog Business
What's the easiest state for a hot dog business? If you were looking to relocate and start a successful hot dog stand or mobile food business, where should you go? Ben gives his opinion on the top five states where it's easiest to get started. Tennessee, North Carolina, Oregon, and you'll have to watch the video because I don't remember the rest... Jason joined Ben for episode #163 of … [Read More...] about What’s the Easiest State for Hot Dog Business
How to Make Money Selling Hot Dogs
Chef Jose started selling hot dogs recently how to start a hot dog business with almost no money, and he has lit his business on fire. Here is a recent update from Jose when he made $3000 in 8 hours. It sounds crazy, but he really did it. Watch the video here and listen to his advice on starting a hot dog business from a small $30 grill. Here is some inspiration and preparation that Jose … [Read More...] about How to Make Money Selling Hot Dogs
Hot Dog Cart Built by Hand
Her husband built a hot dog cart for her, and Marie is so excited to be working Hot Diggity Dogz at a local market. Check out her star-spangled all-American hot dog cart! She's in the UK, and sells hot dogs, candy floss (Americans call it cotton candy), coffee, soda and other goodies. She even has a bowl of water for the dogs. Check out these photos of the hot dog cart building … [Read More...] about Hot Dog Cart Built by Hand
Catering in Arizona?
Catering in Arizona is a great business, if you can figure out the rules. I've been helping somebody navigate the health department rules for Maricopa County AZ, and here's the second part of that story. How to Start Catering in Arizona (part 2) I also mentioned some links that will be helpful for your catering business. Check out Roasting Nomad and this website builder. Are you a street … [Read More...] about Catering in Arizona?
How to Get Catering License Information
How to get catering license information varies by location. I'm trying to help find the right information on catering for Maricopa County in Arizona, and let me tell you, it's been tough. I don't know if people hear my hillbilly accent and think I'm stupid or what, but I made a bunch of phone calls today and still don't have the right answer... Since many caterers have to go through a similar … [Read More...] about How to Get Catering License Information
Financing A Pig Roaster Pros and Cons
Ridley has worked his butt off his whole life. Raised kids and all. Now his marriage is suffering although the kids are gone and he's still working 6 days a week. Yuck! Never home! He thought by this age he'd have enough saved to semi-retire. He always had an entrepreneur type spirit but with the exception of the occasional multi-level marketing scam, I mean opportunity... … [Read More...] about Financing A Pig Roaster Pros and Cons
Success Stories
How to Start a Hot Dog Cart with Almost No Money
Lots of people dream of starting a business and taking control of their lives. I love it when I can be involved in helping a motivated, hard-working entrepreneur get started in the street food business! How Chef Jose Got Started Selling Hot Dogs Here's an interview I did with Jose, who is an executive chef working 6-7 days and about 70 hours a week. Listen to him explain how he started selling … [Read More...] about How to Start a Hot Dog Cart with Almost No Money
4 Hours Plus A Crock Pot Equals $500 For This Vendor Without A Cart
He Doesn't Even Have A Cart When Chef Jose wanted to test out my tips and tricks about getting started with little to no money, he secured a $10 spot that covered his licenses and he made $500 in 4 hours... and that was his first day out... ***UPDATE*** $1500 IN 2 DAYS! The very next week, Jose sent me another video sharing his experience on the second day out. Because he works so … [Read More...] about 4 Hours Plus A Crock Pot Equals $500 For This Vendor Without A Cart
Vendor Success Story: Hamburgers and Jambalaya
I got an inspiring story from a street food vendor named Scott, who gave me permission to share his words with you. He recently went from being almost ready to give up, to selling more food than before... All because of an encouraging video and a change to his menu. Scott of Yo Dawgz Catering Hey Ben, Scott here, Owner of Yo Dawgz Catering, just wanted to tell you THANKS!!! You have so many … [Read More...] about Vendor Success Story: Hamburgers and Jambalaya
Gio’s Success with Vending and Catering
Hog Dog and Sausage Vendor Expands Business Hey, folks! I received a message from Gio, and I had to share it with you! He started his hot dog business last year, and has already expanded quite a bit! Here is his short story, and lots of mouth-watering photos of what he's slinging. Ben I started my business last year at a farmers market. Now this summer I will be in 5 farmers markets and I'm … [Read More...] about Gio’s Success with Vending and Catering
What’s it Like? Real Hot Dog Vendor Story
Virginia Shares Her Story of Determination Hi, folks! I got a wonderful email today from Virginia, who has been working long and hard to get her mobile food business going. Wait until you hear her story and look at her photos! Talk about determination and persistence! And it's paying off. I know she has what it takes to be successful. She's a hard worker with a great attitude. She told me I could … [Read More...] about What’s it Like? Real Hot Dog Vendor Story
Vendor Success Story from Alaska
Hot Dogs Can Change Lives! For Real! Hi, folks! I got a message from a hot dog vendor in Alaska, who shared a great short story about his success in the business. He gave me permission to share it with you, so here it is, in his own words... Ben, I wanted to write and say thank you. Four years ago I was in a very dark place in my life. Then I read your book, "Hot Dogs Saved my Life." … [Read More...] about Vendor Success Story from Alaska