I want to start but I can’t afford a hot dog cart. No fewer than 3 people every week say those words. Good News! There is a way to start, to create your own income and end the pain and agony of working for someone else. If you’re truly unhappy with how things are, then […]
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Sell Hot Dogs Near the Water
Location ideas: lakes and rivers? Sometimes we get questions about how to sell hot dogs near water. We’ve talked about putting a hot dog stand on a pontoon boat. That can be a great opportunity, because not many food options are available out on the water. Another possibility is to set up a food stand […]
Hot Dog Cart Business Success Story: Rick’s Dogs
Rick of “Rick’s Dogs” was gracious enough to chat with us about his hot dog cart business success. He started about a year and a half ago, and says without Ben’s help, he would not be making $200/day six days a week. Watch the full interview here! Rick’s Advice for Hot Dog Cart Business Success […]
How to Estimate Walking Traffic Sales
It’s important to know how much walking traffic you can expect when you’re looking for a great street food location. But how can you estimate the amount of sales you could get from that walking traffic? Let’s talk about that. Walking Traffic Sales Percentage? Is there a percentage you can use to estimate how many […]
How To Convert A Hot Dog Cart Water System
You can easily convert a hot dog cart water system from the “passive” gravity flow to a more reliable, pressurized on- demand system. A few years ago, small portable on-demand water heaters became available and more importantly, affordable. Initially these heaters were marketed to folks living off the grid or to campers. Manufacturers of food […]