This is a very common question from hot dog vendors: what brand of condiments should I use on the hot dog cart? Ketchup or Mustard or Mayo… So you probably know there is always debate over whether ketchup should be allowed on a hot dog. Some people are in the “only mustard — never ketchup” […]
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Save Money By Buying in Bulk
How to Buy in Bulk and Minimize Waste Hey, folks. You probably know you can save money when you buy larger volumes of hot dogs, chili, chips, sodas, etc. But if you buy in bulk and don’t take care of your products properly, you might end up throwing away more stuff, which won’t end up […]
How Many Hot Dogs Do I Take to Sell?
The Number One Question from Hot Dog Vendors for Five Years: How Many Hot Dogs Do I Need to Take? This is the most common question from new hot dog vendors for the last five years. The short answer? It depends… But since that’s not very helpful, here’s what I can tell you from my […]
Crazy rules about vending in parks? Do sinks replace commissary?
Hot Dog Cart and Street Vending Q&A Happy Friday, folks! Here is today’s live question and answer session. We talked about some great topics related to the mobile food business: What’s the best sausage to sell from a hot dog cart? Do sinks on a cart replace the need for a commissary? Get free publicity […]
Easy Recordkeeping for Small Business
Get Your Yellow Pad and Follow Along! Hey, folks! For years, I’ve been keeping records in my own low-tech, low-cost way, and it works for me. It’s not a high-tech method of recordkeeping, but it works. I’m going to show you how I do it, and if it works for you, feel free to use […]