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 […]
Main Content
Hot Dog Business Tips
Vendor Menu: It MUST always fit your customers!
Your Vendor Menu MUST always fit your customers... ... not the opposite. Her husband took a job in Orlando. They were perfectly content in Oregon. After the notice he would be part of the lay offs - he knew - he had to move. The only … Continue Reading about Vendor Menu: It MUST always fit your customers!
No More Grey (GRAY) Hot Dogs!
That first day I went out and put in my brownish/pinkish hot dogs in the water and they began to boil - I never thought - a few minutes later I’d be pulling out these “been dead awhile” grey hot dogs. Yup! My hot dogs performed a magic trick while … Continue Reading about No More Grey (GRAY) Hot Dogs!
Vendor Menu Saga – Her ego got the best of her
Instead of changing her vendor menu... ... Her ego got the best of her... "I'll just close up and sell the damn outfit!" She was so dead set on serving her cracked corn and meal worms to the cats - she was … Continue Reading about Vendor Menu Saga – Her ego got the best of her
Stop The Soggy Bottom Buns
Soggy Bottoms can be a real pain in the bun. But don't confuse soggy bottom buns with... “Ben… my buns are getting soggy from the steam” From dry buns to cold buns to those dreaded soggy buns… HOT STEAMY BUNS ARE BEST Ever have a steamed bun? … Continue Reading about Stop The Soggy Bottom Buns
Vendor Income… $171 An Hour For Over 8 Hours
Talking about vendor income... Holy moly roly poly... I Saw It! $171 An Hour Vendor Income, For Over 8 Hours... I had a busy weekend. From TN to another area in TN, across the mountain - to North Carolina. Two events and one I went … Continue Reading about Vendor Income… $171 An Hour For Over 8 Hours
HOW TO KEEP CHILI AND CHEESE FROM DRYING OUT ON CART
Ever had your chili get all crusty? Ever had the cheese get lumpy and clumpy? You can easily prevent this. I'll show you how to keep chili and cheese from drying out on cart. No Worries Mate! You can easily manage your chili and your cheese … Continue Reading about HOW TO KEEP CHILI AND CHEESE FROM DRYING OUT ON CART
I Hate This Hot Dog Cart Business!!
The hot dog cart business gives you great ...really great rewards. But we all gotta overcome challenges and go through the learning curve. It happens to us all! After working for the company for 17 years, they sold out. He was just 1 of … Continue Reading about I Hate This Hot Dog Cart Business!!
Someone Is Taking My Location – What Do I Do?
You work to find a great spot. But what do you do. I got this question the other day, someone is taking my location - what do I do? Ever had someone move into your location? Not yet! Well stand by. It’s bound to happen. But what can you do? If … Continue Reading about Someone Is Taking My Location – What Do I Do?
How Much Should I Pay For A Location?
When I get asked... how much should I pay for a location - I always say... Nothing! For Real - you should pay nothing. The truth is: you bring value to their customers in their own experience at that location Mom! - Dad … Continue Reading about How Much Should I Pay For A Location?
Hot Dog Vendor Starts Today
Yesterday I went live about a vendor that was taking their plunge. I was so excited, a new hot dog vendor starts today. That's what was in my head as soon as I woke up. If you don't know by now - I freak'n love this stuff. I watch people go … Continue Reading about Hot Dog Vendor Starts Today
Success Stories
DIY Lemon Smisher Smasher Thingamabob
Jason showed up to work last year to find out that his job was being eliminated. After depleting most of the savings while trying to replace his income - Jason found me and decided to make a DIY lemon smisher smasher thingamabob. This really started about a year ago when I showed up at work (I've been an assistant pastor at a few different churches over the past 18yrs) and found out my position … [Read More...] about DIY Lemon Smisher Smasher Thingamabob
Greasy Poles Stop New Hot Dog Vendors
When I was very young my dad made me move to the back of the line - as I was about to compete in a greasy pole climb. Little did I know... these greasy poles stop new hot dog vendors too. You ever done that? Climb the greasy pole? Some places use a flag pole. Anyway - I was furious with him... I was sure someone else would beat me to the reward... A cash prize... right at the top … [Read More...] about Greasy Poles Stop New Hot Dog Vendors
My First Day As A Hot Dog Vendor And How It All Began
It was the first time my Dodge had spent the night outside. Cuz daddy has got a new vehicle. I had just finished my first day as a hot dog vendor. It's a hot dog cart for my new hot dog business. Truth is, if it wasn't for this, the Ram would be headed back to First Financial. I was already 2 months behind and the letters and calls were becoming more frequent and more threatening. I … [Read More...] about My First Day As A Hot Dog Vendor And How It All Began
Selling Food Outside Lowe’s
I recently got a great email from Chad. He graduated from college less than five years ago, and ended up hating most of the jobs he worked. He made a decision to start his own hot dog business, and after a lot of learning, planning and working, he's running a successful food trailer at Lowe's! Plus, he runs extra carts for catering and special events. I love stories like this because it's … [Read More...] about Selling Food Outside Lowe’s
I Hate This Business!
After working for the company for 17 years, they sold out. He was just 1 of many who suddenly were jobless. He did have a 401k and some severance pay, but that wasn't going to get him through till retirement. AND NOW RETIREMENT SEEMED FURTHER OFF. "Ben, it's absolutely devastating." He had been up north twice and even ate from a vendor once. He said that even at that time he remembers … [Read More...] about I Hate This Business!
Hot Dog Vendor Overcomes Obstacles
This is an email I received the other day from David of The Daily Dog Hotdogs & Catering. He faced multiple obstacles that would have made most people quit, but he didn't give up! Now he is a successful hot dog vendor, and it's an inspiration to others who hope to run a street food business. Read his story... Hot Dog Vendor Recovers and Thrives Howdy Ben! Thank you I made vendor of the … [Read More...] about Hot Dog Vendor Overcomes Obstacles