If you want to learn how to start a hot dog cart business, this article will be especially relevant for you! Keep reading… All 50 states allow you to run a hot dog cart business that you can, consequently run part time or full time. You can either operate year round or just during the […]
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Hot Dog Business Tips
EIN For Food Vending? Fed ID? Business License??
Do I need a EIN for food vending? There’s some things in business that are just nicky-picky B.S. We all hate doing it. Me too. I get questions all the time about business licenses, the difference between EINs and Fed IDs, and ReSale … Continue Reading about EIN For Food Vending? Fed ID? Business License??
Food Trailer Mistakes To Avoid
Howdy folks, let's avoid these food trailer mistakes (and food truck also)! Today I have my good friend, Jason Brown, of Love Food Truck Company, to talk about some food truck & food trailer mistakes vendors often make, and how to avoid the … Continue Reading about Food Trailer Mistakes To Avoid
Solution For Vendor Inflation
Yeah, I know, vendor inflation, the cost of running a business is out of control these days. Tell me something new! Well, here’s what you need to keep going. A good friend of mine shared his solution for street food vendor inflation, and how to … Continue Reading about Solution For Vendor Inflation
How To Steam Hot Dog Buns Like a Pro
In this video I’m gonna tell you how to steam hot dog buns just like a pro. Ever had the perfect hot dog from a professional hot dog cart? The best ones are soft and smooshy, but not soggy. In this video: Do you need hot steamy buns?Ever had … Continue Reading about How To Steam Hot Dog Buns Like a Pro
Help Choosing a Hot Dog Brand for My Cart!
Ben, what hot dog brand should I sell? I get this question a lot. In fact it’s one of my Top 10 Questions of All Time. But in today’s video, I’m gonna tackle it once and fer all! Top 3 Suggestions On How To Choose a Hot Dog Brand: Go to … Continue Reading about Help Choosing a Hot Dog Brand for My Cart!
Do I Need NSF Equipment?
NSF Equipment? NSF Certified? Commercial Equipment? Today I’m gonna talk about some terms inspectors like to throw around: things like ‘NSF Certified’ and ‘Commercial Equipment’. What the heck does all that mean? This is a topic that gets my … Continue Reading about Do I Need NSF Equipment?
How to Raise Your Prices and Make More Money
Vendors are afraid to raise prices and they’re leaving money on the table. I see this mistake all the time I’m gonna tell you how to raise your street food prices and make MORE MONEY! Yeah, that’s what I said. More. Pricing your street food, … Continue Reading about How to Raise Your Prices and Make More Money
How Hard is it to Start a Street Food Business?
Ben, how hard is it to start a street food business or hot dog cart? Today I want to answer that common question I get so often. I’m not gonna talk about starting a food truck or trailer. They’re way more expensive and risky, and as such, way … Continue Reading about How Hard is it to Start a Street Food Business?
Street Food Vending A to Z
Howdy folks, let's talk about street food vending and the hot dog cart business! For all of you considering hot dog or food vending, I’ve just created a free resource on the website, my Hot Dog Vending & Street Food Vending A to Z! This … Continue Reading about Street Food Vending A to Z
Don’t Say This to a Health Inspector!
Street Food Vendors… Don’t say this to a Health Inspector! The thing we all dread the most when getting started in street food vending, hot dogs, or whatever, is that first call to the county or city health department. What you have to remember … Continue Reading about Don’t Say This to a Health Inspector!
Success Stories
Cash Cow Cart in Colorado
Here is an update from a new hot dog vendor using a Cash Cow Cart (more on this cart here) in Colorado Springs. If you're curious what it's like just getting started with a hot dog cart, you will appreciate Ryan's story about his very first week in business. Enjoy! Ryan's Cash Cow Cart Success... Hello Ben,I hope all is well. So after buying my Cash Cow Cart from you (more on this cart … [Read More...] about Cash Cow Cart in Colorado
Make A Living Selling Hot Dogs
Can you make a living selling hot dogs and catering? Yes! This is one of our most common questions, and it makes sense. Many people love the idea of starting a business and leaving the 9-5 grind. But they are worried that it's not possible to live off the income from a hot dog cart or food truck. Sometimes family and friends even try to convince you that it's a bad idea to even … [Read More...] about Make A Living Selling Hot Dogs
Street Tacos and Street Corn Success
People love his street tacos and street corn! Sometimes the road to street food success has some bumps and potholes. It can seem like one of those mud obstacle courses, trying to figure out how to get licensed and learn how to run a business. One common question for new vendors is how to find a commissary. This one vendor has run into that commissary headache in Alabama, but JR is still … [Read More...] about Street Tacos and Street Corn Success
Tamale Catering Without a Cart
Hot tamale catering! No, seriously. This is an awesome story from a new vendor who started without a food cart or truck. I just love getting these emails and this one is from JR, owner of La Casa Tamale. He has been saving up and studying how to start selling food and catering without a cart. He watched my training videos and decided to go with something he knew how to do. Tamale … [Read More...] about Tamale Catering Without a Cart
Insane First Day Vending!
In times of uncertainty, succeeding in your first day vending can inspire us all! James writes in… Thank you for all of your guidance and the plethora of materials out there.Well, let's get right to it then… We had our first day vending and event this weekend with the new cart. Our plan was very humble not knowing exactly how big of an impact COVID was going to have on the … [Read More...] about Insane First Day Vending!
Proof! Event Organizers Lie
They were so excited. Their first event. After being warned that if the event organizer's lips are moving - they ARE lying - they asked all the right questions and still - the first event with their hot dog cart was a flop. Failure or... We did absolutely horrible in sales but damn did we have a good time! 3 Questions For Event Coordinator 1. How many ppl on average attended … [Read More...] about Proof! Event Organizers Lie