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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What Size Hot Dogs
What size hot dogs should you serve? Vendors for years have debated this and over time, there has been a slight shift from a "normal" hot dog to the 1/4lb. hot dog.8:1 "Normal" Hot DogsWalk into your local grocery store and you'll find the … Continue Reading about What Size Hot Dogs
A Very CHEAP Hot Dog Cart
Why spend $3500 on a commercial cart when you can get a very CHEAP hot dog cart like these for a few hundred bucks? This is a very inexpensive hot dog cart that can be used with some modifications.LET ME EXPLAINWHERE TO FIND THESE CHEAP … Continue Reading about A Very CHEAP Hot Dog Cart
TEACHER TURNS KITCHEN INTO A BAKERY
I'm a substitute teacher (or was). I worked almost full-time as I waited for a real salaried full-time position to open up. That was until the Coronavirus.I applied for food stamps and was approved. I can't get … Continue Reading about TEACHER TURNS KITCHEN INTO A BAKERY
BEES AND LEMONADE VENDING
If the conditions are right (ripe) - lemonade vending can create a honey bee and even yellow-jacket magnet. Bees all around you, your customers and equipment - so much so, that it's impossible to vend.Bees are NOT only robbing the sugar - they … Continue Reading about BEES AND LEMONADE VENDING
HOT DOG VENDING WITHOUT A LICENSE?!
If my livelihood, the well-being of my family and my ability to provide for myself and others was on the line... I'D MOST CERTAINLY START HOT DOG VENDING WITHOUT A LICENSE. (Here's how...)You'd think with restaurants closing down as fast as … Continue Reading about HOT DOG VENDING WITHOUT A LICENSE?!
WHY HOT DOG VENDING IS BOOMING?
In all my years vending and knowing vendors - I've never seen vendors make the kind of money they are making now. And because of my unique position of getting to speak with hundreds of vendors weekly, I'm hearing exactly why hot dog vending is … Continue Reading about WHY HOT DOG VENDING IS BOOMING?
What If Your Steam Table Is Wrong?
Some hot dog cart manufacturers use the wrong type steam tables for carts. What if your steam table is wrong?DIRECT HEAT STEAM TABLEThe easiest way to know if you have a direct heat steam table is if you can put a pan inside it and boil water … Continue Reading about What If Your Steam Table Is Wrong?
Commissary At His House [Video]
Meet Mr. & Mrs. Smith - they have a cookie business, a hot dog cart (the Big Dog®) and their commissary is at their home. A real live professional one that they can use to not only meet the State's requirements but make anything they want, when … Continue Reading about Commissary At His House [Video]
Hot Dog Vendors Give Video Tour
Two new hot dog vendors give a video walk through of their hot dog cart and setup. 757 Dawg Pound takes the time out to record his very first day.Happy is II love it when hot dog vendors and street food vendors send me their videos. It's a … Continue Reading about Hot Dog Vendors Give Video Tour
Shall I Buy A Hot Dog Cart Or A 84” TV?
A Hot Dog Cart or a brand new 84'' TV, what a great dilemma :)My youngest child has yet to move out and his TV... - went out the other day.We have a guest room tv and I told him... - just use that one for now.But 2 … Continue Reading about Shall I Buy A Hot Dog Cart Or A 84” TV?
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