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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Florida Overrides City Restrictions For Vendors
Florida has taken a big step regarding restrictions for vendors.Actually, Florida has more hot dog vendors than New York but for some - they've had to work in neighboring cities due to unconstitutional and illegal codes/laws/ordinances that have … Continue Reading about Florida Overrides City Restrictions For Vendors
Elaine Does Lemonade For The First Time
Elaine (short "prior Lemonade business" backstory)Single mom. 2 kids. Working at a bank. Lots of month left - after money. Loves hot dogs.* Hates her job. Never sold nothing. Wears big girl panties. (her words) Drives part time for Uber/Lyft Grew … Continue Reading about Elaine Does Lemonade For The First Time
Other Foods From My Hot Dog Cart
She's serving crawfish rolls, why can't I serve other foods from my hot dog cart? Even if - you in the same county?! What can you do?I know it seems crazy. And if you didn't know it... a hot dog cart is 100% - a mini mobile kitchen. Some "hot … Continue Reading about Other Foods From My Hot Dog Cart
Best Credit Card System For Hot Dog Vendors
Ten years ago I wrote about vendors accepting credit cards. Then - I could care less. Near 100% of customers just had cash. Now... it's not even close. It's why I must share the best credit card system for hot dog vendors and why you must - at the … Continue Reading about Best Credit Card System For Hot Dog Vendors
TikTok Your Hot Dog Cart
Can you TikTok your hot dog cart? Why not... others are. And what is TikTok anyway?TikTok is a new social media app that has taken over the interwebs. And if you're thinking that it's some kind of "latest greatest" just for teens and tweens - … Continue Reading about TikTok Your Hot Dog Cart
Why Marketing Before Hot Dog Cart? [ with VIDEO]
I'm often asked, should I start marketing before getting my hot dog cart?Well, I want to talk to you real quick about when you're getting started and maybe things are preventing you or limiting you from starting immediately.Let's say you've … Continue Reading about Why Marketing Before Hot Dog Cart? [ with VIDEO]
Lack Of Savings Kills Your Business, And Life! [VIDEO]
Let's talk about that white trash rich or redneck rich "lack of savings" disease.That's when you get that $5 scratch off, you win you 100 bucks, and before that ink is dry on the a hundred dollar bill, you spin it.I mean, you think in nine … Continue Reading about Lack Of Savings Kills Your Business, And Life! [VIDEO]
Hot Dog Cart: Can I Use Ice On It?
Let me tell you why i say don't use ice on your hot dog cart. I'm talking about the cold stuff.Most people think when they first get started, that they gotta have ice on their cart. You got to put ice in the cooler…Most Hot Dog Carts … Continue Reading about Hot Dog Cart: Can I Use Ice On It?
Vendor Complacency Kills Business
I wanted to talk to you about vendor complacency, something that I saw yesterday. Vendors become complacent.They start doing good and then they slowly start to lose that loving feeling.They kind of start pulling back and not doing as good a … Continue Reading about Vendor Complacency Kills Business
Is My Town Too Small For Hot Dog Business? [with VIDEO]
I get that question all the time, is my town too small for hot dog business?People from little towns, and most of America is made up of little towns, they think their town's too small.And the answer is no.That's the short answer.Your town … Continue Reading about Is My Town Too Small For Hot Dog Business? [with VIDEO]
Success Stories
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 Coordinator1. How many ppl on average attended … [Read More...] about Proof! Event Organizers Lie
Hot Dog Vendor Dream
Since he was 5 years old and ate his first Chicago Dog - in Chicago - he's had a dream of becoming a hot dog vendor. That hot dog vendor dream has come true - and he's loving it.I sold out of 350 hot dogs in 2 hoursA Hot Dog Vendor Dream Come TrueA professional chef, husband and father of 2 - Alex is ready to go full blast. He writes...Hello. Just wanted to say thank you so … [Read More...] about Hot Dog Vendor Dream
Nothing Stops Her – Hot Dog Lemonade Lady – Interview
She uses roasters now. She's had two hot dog carts but after some financial challenges had to sell them and go back to table top vending. But no matter what... nothing will stop this hot dog lemonade lady. Just this week I got to interview Jennifer and her partner in vending - "Phoenix". She's 8 and can run it all. From taking payments to smashing lemons by hand when the auto smasher stopped and … [Read More...] about Nothing Stops Her – Hot Dog Lemonade Lady – Interview
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 from some of the worst situations - bankruptcy and even homeless - to vending SUCCESS. HOT DOG VENDOR STARTS TODAY I was so excited I had to do a … [Read More...] about Hot Dog Vendor Starts Today
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