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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LEFTOVERS AND WASTE
A few simple steps can prevent most leftovers and waste when out on your hot dog cart. Sometimes its unpreventable - but most of the time you can avoid wasting food. Can you just reheat tomorrow? THE UNAVOIDABLE WASTE I had honed in my zero … Continue Reading about LEFTOVERS AND WASTE
HOT DOG COSTS – VENDORS
For over a decade I've kept up-to-date accounting of average hot dog costs with the typical condiments and the disposables. Thanks to Michael Wood of Duggs Doggs - here is the latest hot dog vendor - hot dog costs. WE CALL IT COGS - COST OF … Continue Reading about HOT DOG COSTS – VENDORS
Start In Kitchen & Won Cart
Natasha has been vending with her family using the info at KitchenIncome.com On January 4th, she was the lucky winner of a brand spankin new hot dog cart - The Big Dog®. AND THE WINNER IS... WAIT...WHAT?! CART GIVEAWAY?! Every year … Continue Reading about Start In Kitchen & Won Cart
HOW TO STEAM HOT DOG BUNS
Colonel Mustard taught me how to steam hot dog buns. Yeah, that's right! This was years after I started vending. He taught me several things with his over 40 years of experience vending hot dogs. RAPID STEAMING Even in writing my course … Continue Reading about HOW TO STEAM HOT DOG BUNS
$50k INTEREST FREE MONEY
Recently I learned how to grab some extra interest free money. Using your sole proprietorship or other business identity, you can get interest free loans quickly for your hot dog vending business. WHY WOULD YOU NEED THE MONEY? When I … Continue Reading about $50k INTEREST FREE MONEY
2021 THE YEAR OF THE HOT DOG VENDOR
2020 proved to be an amazing year for the hot dog vendor and overall street food vendors. Although most lost their planned event gigs, they gained new income opportunities that proved to be less risky and far more rewarding. 2021 IS GOING TO BE … Continue Reading about 2021 THE YEAR OF THE HOT DOG VENDOR
How We Did Popcorn under the Cottage Food Laws
This family has shared a ton in their last post and this time is no exception. Steve shares how they got started from home with popcorn and kettle corn by using the Cottage Food Laws. I often get testimonials and stories shared to me by vendors … Continue Reading about How We Did Popcorn under the Cottage Food Laws
NEVER QUIT – CURSE AND KEEP ON
Never Quit: With a Momo, a Magic Bowl, and a Whirly Pop... Anything Is Possible We were dead in the water.Not actual water, just the figurative kind. You know, like screwed, Feeeped, up Sheep’s creek with no Feeeeep’n paddle. The … Continue Reading about NEVER QUIT – CURSE AND KEEP ON
MINI DONUT VENDING
If you've wondered how you can break into the vending business (even during Covid) and be successful instantly - then wonder no more. I interview a (started this year) mini donut vendor who was more than happy to share about mini donut vending with … Continue Reading about MINI DONUT VENDING
MINI DONUTS = BIG DOLLARS
One of the biggest obstacles for new folks to vending is the start up costs, (but not with mini donuts. More in a moment). It's why one of my top free classes is starting with little to no money. This year though... there have been 3 … Continue Reading about MINI DONUTS = BIG DOLLARS
Success Stories
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
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 hours A Hot Dog Vendor Dream Come True A 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