What if a Competitor Calls the Health Department? Hey, folks! This might be a vendor’s nightmare… Being at an event, working hard and serving hot dogs, and having a competitor at the same event get upset and call in the health inspector. Well, it happens. What would you do? Here’s a true report from one […]
Top 40 New Vendor Questions (updated 2025)
Oh s&%@! I Got a Hot Dog Cart! Now What? The TOP 40 FYI… I often give way too much detail… I’ve tried to keep these short… but – Lord help me… I still get into the weeds of it all. Just know – it’s ALL out of LOVE! 1. What Type Of Hot Dog […]
Gio’s Success with Vending and Catering
Hog Dog and Sausage Vendor Expands Business Hey, folks! I received a message from Gio, and I had to share it with you! He started his hot dog business last year, and has already expanded quite a bit! Here is his short story, and lots of mouth-watering photos of what he’s slinging. Ben I started […]
Hot Dog Cart Q&A: Selling on the Strip? Veggie Dogs?
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, folks! Today we had some great questions about hot dog vending and other types of mobile food sales. Some of the topics we covered are: Can I order and sell pre-made food if I don’t cook? Doing business on the Las Vegas “Strip?” Is there a good brand of vegetarian hot […]
What’s it Like? Real Hot Dog Vendor Story
Virginia Shares Her Story of Determination Hi, folks! I got a wonderful email today from Virginia, who has been working long and hard to get her mobile food business going. Wait until you hear her story and look at her photos! Talk about determination and persistence! And it’s paying off. I know she has what […]