Hot Dog Street Food Catering Business

How To Build A Portable Concession Sink [VIDEO]

I'll show you the easiest way how to build a portable concession sink system with hot can cold on-demand water. If you're vending from a table or cart without a sink system - more than likely, your state health department will require a hand wash … Continue Reading about How To Build A Portable Concession Sink [VIDEO]

Hot Dog Vending In The Winter – Or What?

Hot dog vending in the winter is very doable. From Alaska throughout Canada - vendors don't let the cold stop them from making money. Or could you vend other types of foods and make even more? For years I've bragged about the vendors - who make … Continue Reading about Hot Dog Vending In The Winter – Or What?

Coffee From Your Hot Dog Cart

Are you offering coffee from your hot dog cart? You could be taking in hundreds extra every week by adding coffee. A few years ago a vendor called into the live radio show: hot dog vendor radio - he showed up early one day and discovered an entirely … Continue Reading about Coffee From Your Hot Dog Cart

Hot Dog Cart Wheel Bearing Maintenance [VIDEO]

Did you know you need to grease the bearings in your hot dog cart axle? No worries. Alex has a Big Dog® and Cash Cow® cart that he keeps well maintained. He shared how to do hot dog cart wheel bearing maintenance and shows repacking the bearings from … Continue Reading about Hot Dog Cart Wheel Bearing Maintenance [VIDEO]

$289,000 Hot Dog Vendor Location Permit!!!

Can you even imagine? A $289,000 hot dog vendor location permit? You'd have to be there nearly seven days a week and you'd also have to have high profit margins. EAT THE MEAT - THROW OUT THE BONES Although the narrator/writer for this video is … Continue Reading about $289,000 Hot Dog Vendor Location Permit!!!

Can You Make A Hot Dog In 15 Seconds?

New York hot dog vendor makes a hot dog in 15 seconds. He works the same spot for 10 years - 7 days a week. He obviously has a bad addiction to vending or doesn't know my secrets on working less and making more in vending. HOT DOG IN 15 … Continue Reading about Can You Make A Hot Dog In 15 Seconds?

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 … Continue Reading about Nothing Stops Her – Hot Dog Lemonade Lady – Interview

Used Hot Dog Cart For Sale – How To Get The Best Deal

In true entrepreneur fashion, hundreds of would-be vendors buy before they even know these things. Some of this WILL stop a vendor in his tracks. (or her) - Buying a used hot dog cart for sale is all they see and then it's shoot - then aim. AND … Continue Reading about Used Hot Dog Cart For Sale – How To Get The Best Deal

Pros And Cons Of Hot Dog Vending

Sure - it's really easy for anyone to give you the positive aspects of anything they are excited about. But who'd give you the negatives too? I DO! These are the pros and cons of hot dog vending and I've just updated it after 9 years. The Pros and … Continue Reading about Pros And Cons Of Hot Dog Vending

$7 Dollar Hot Dogs Every Day?

Can you get $7 for a hot dog? Sure you can. Hot Dog Mike got $1501.00 (not just once either) - He got $1501.00 on several. But I'm talking $7 dollar hot dogs every day - from your cart?! $7 Dollar Hot Dogs - Sounds Cheap When compared to $1501 … Continue Reading about $7 Dollar Hot Dogs Every Day?

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

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!