Well howdy! Let’s talk about why you should never, ever wash utensils in front of your customers while vending. This is something I see way too often and I wanna save you from making a rookie mistake out there on your hot dog cart. Whether you’re slingin’ dogs from a Big Dog Cart or a […]
Sea Monkey Soup From A Hot Dog Cart
Well, howdy! Fried turtle feet and Sea Monkey Soup from your cart? Oh yeah! I just got a couple of emails that got me thinking about something important for every street food vendor out there—what happens when your health department tells you no? Maybe you’ve got big ideas like serving fried turtle feet and Sea […]
Commissary For Hot Dog Cart: What You Need to Know
Well, howdy! Today, we’re tackling one of the biggest headaches new vendors face—commissaries. A lot of folks jump into vending, buy their cart, and then realize, “Oh crap, I need a commissary? What is a commissary?”And boom!They hit a roadblock. Some vendors even quit right then and there, selling their cart before ever getting started. […]
Bad Food Safety Made Us Sick
Well, howdy! Today, we’re talkin’ about something that gets a lot of folks riled up—food safety and so-called “illegal” street food vendors. Now, before you go thinking I’m about to start some kinda crusade against folks trying to make a living, let’s break this down and look at the real issue here. The Truth About […]
Can I Serve Homemade Chili From My Hot Dog Cart?
One of the most common questions I get from vendors is, “Can I make and serve my own homemade chili from my hot dog cart?” It’s a great question because who doesn’t love a good homemade chili dog? But the answer isn’t as simple as yes or no—it depends on your state’s regulations, your setup, […]