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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Mobile Coffee Cart Ideas
Hot dog carts can do much more than heat and serve hot dogs, and as summer turns to fall, a Coffee Cart is another idea for customizing your mobile food business. You can add coffee to your regular menu or style your cart into a specialty mobile … Continue Reading about Mobile Coffee Cart Ideas
Business Idea: Electric Cart And Mini Donuts
Electric carts and Mini Donuts are a great business idea to get you start fast and easy. When you learn how fun and profitable it can be to start your own business, you probably want to get going right away. Folks ask what's the quickest way to … Continue Reading about Business Idea: Electric Cart And Mini Donuts
Hot Dog Apple Pie Recipe
So I'm sure you've heard the phrase "as American as apple pie", but what about hot dog apple pie? Along with baseball and hot dogs, it's just about as American as you can get. Well there's a new combination being featured at the Field of Dreams … Continue Reading about Hot Dog Apple Pie Recipe
Winter Food Cart Ideas
I know, I know, too soon for food cart ideas for the winter. It's hard to think about winter when it's still a million degrees and kids are just starting to go back to school. Some vendors put away the hot dog cart for the winter, and that's okay! … Continue Reading about Winter Food Cart Ideas
Back to School Vending Opportunity
Back to school season is here, and it's a great vending opportunity for food vendors! It seems to arrive earlier every year. It's still the middle of summer, but I have seen sweaters in the shops already. I guess it's time to talk about back to … Continue Reading about Back to School Vending Opportunity
Small Cart Perfect for Big Crowds
It is always exciting to see a crowd gathered for a festival, fair, or party! Not only is it fun to hang out with people but for hot dog vendors and food cart operators, it means lots of opportunity to serve! You know that wherever people are … Continue Reading about Small Cart Perfect for Big Crowds
Lemonade And Hot Dogs Together??
Harlon just added lemonade and hot dogs together! He has a lemonade business and has just added hot dogs to his usual menu. Then asked me to send him some critiques and notes to improve his setup. He has a commercial warmer for the hot dogs, … Continue Reading about Lemonade And Hot Dogs Together??
Lemonade Stand Business Success
If you want to rock your lemonade stand business, this post is for you! Hi folks.... It's hot outside, and it's definitely perfect weather for some fresh squeezed lemonade. You know that perfectly tart and tangy combination of real lemon juice, … Continue Reading about Lemonade Stand Business Success
Build a Cart and Skip the Wait
It is always a great idea to build a cart if you want to get started right away, the DIY style. While we've been working as quick as we can to build and ship new hot dog carts, we are currently about six weeks behind on orders. This means that … Continue Reading about Build a Cart and Skip the Wait
Easy Breakfast Menu With Waffles and Sausages
Breakfast is a big money maker, so what to include for a great breakfast menu? Breakfast sandwiches are hugely popular, and some fast food chains even do breakfast all day. You can sell breakfast from a mobile food cart or as a catering business … Continue Reading about Easy Breakfast Menu With Waffles and Sausages
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