It’s a common question for street food vendors with all kinds of menus from hot dogs to Frito pie. What if I don’t bring enough food to the event and I run out before it’s over? Will people be upset or disappointed? Don’t run out of food at a private gig Well it depends on […]
Hot Dog Vendor Q&A
LEFTOVERS AND WASTE
A few simple steps can prevent most leftovers and waste when out on your hot dog cart. Sometimes its unpreventable – but most of the time you can avoid wasting food. Can you just reheat tomorrow? THE UNAVOIDABLE WASTE I had honed in my zero waste skills and had several carts running with little to […]
HOT DOG COSTS – VENDORS
For over a decade I’ve kept up-to-date accounting of average hot dog costs with the typical condiments and the disposables. Thanks to Michael Wood of Duggs Doggs – here is the latest hot dog vendor – hot dog costs. WE CALL IT COGS – COST OF GOODS SOLD In my course book: Hot Dogs Saved […]
Is COVID Hurting Hot Dog Vendors?
I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about COVID been hurting hot dog vendors and street food businesses. It has been raining like crazy. So I figured I’d come outside, sit on my porch and answer those questions/concerns. Well, yeah, it’s hurting a lot of businesses. However, it is not hurting hot dog vendors […]
What Size Hot Dogs
What size hot dogs should you serve? Vendors for years have debated this and over time, there has been a slight shift from a “normal” hot dog to the 1/4lb. hot dog. 8:1 “Normal” Hot Dogs Walk into your local grocery store and you’ll find the most common size is 8:1s. This simply means eight […]