Vendor inquiries ranged across several topics, but pricing and promoting hot dogs and street food come up more than once. Howdy folks! Jason Brown and I sat down to answer some street food vendor questions. This Street Food Vendor Q&A will be helpful for you, in particular if you’re just starting out, or thinking about […]
Hot Dog Cart Business
Should You Accept Credit Cards?
Back in the day, hot dog vendors didn’t have to worry about accepting credit cards. This was when I was younger and had more hair (not really) 😂 It didn’t really matter. But things have changed, my friend. Many people don’t carry cash anymore… Accept Credit Cards Breakdown in This Video: (00:43) You gotta take’em! […]
Risks of Starting a Street Food Vending Business
Some people are scared regarding the risks of starting a food vending business. Most aren’t as crazy as me… “Am I gonna make any money?” I get it… I was scared, too. But what I’ve learned from my own experience, and the experience of thousands of other street food vendors, is if you serve good […]
Is Hot Dog Market Saturated?
I get this question all the time, “is the hot dog market saturated?“… Most of the time it comes as a statement, usually in the comments to one of my videos. I got one just the other day and it set me off! “The hot dog market is saturated! Many people don’t even like […]
What Condiments Should I Take on My First Day
I’m starting out, what condiments should a get for my first day? There are tons of condiments you can offer on a hot dog cart. We have vendors offering all kinds of stuff: hot sauces, pulled pork, 16 different mustards, you name it. “But Ben, what should I offer?” Keep it simple. Ketchup, mustard, mayonaise […]