Hey, folks. Sometimes I hear stories from hot dog vendors or street food vendors who are having trouble in business or in life. You’ve probably heard my story about how I got started in hot dog vending (if you haven’t, you can read about it here). And I know this business isn’t for everybody, but […]
Does Your Appearance Affect Your Business?
The quick answer is YES. Some people might think this is a no-brainer, but others may not have given much thought to it. How to Succeed as a Street Food Vendor In this video, I talk about how you represent yourself as a business person. It may not seem politically-correct, but it’s true. How you […]
Ben Educates California Health Inspector
What do you do when your local health inspector says you need something expensive and unnecessary? This happens frequently for hot dog carts and mobile food vendors, and I have some thoughts on the subject. How to Explain Things Nicely When Health Inspector is Wrong This case is from a vendor in California, but the […]
Walking Chili Dog
Ben’s Walking Chili Dog Walking tacos are a crowd pleaser and have a huge profit margin. I love the ease of serving because I can make 3 to one of these to a Chicago Dog. No ripped buns, no waste, just fun in a bag with lots of profit. The walking chili dog is easy […]
Serving Mini Hot Dogs And Buns
Mini Sin Dip Hot Dogs And Buns “Eat these on Saturday and repent Sunday morn’n” I love mini hot dogs for multiple reasons but one vendor recently shared how she’s gone mini dogs all the way. You can get a premium price which increases your margins. You know White Castle or Krystal burger chains right? […]