What do you do when your local health inspector says you need something expensive and unnecessary? This happens frequently for hot dog carts and mobile food vendors, and I have some thoughts on the subject. How to Explain Things Nicely When Health Inspector is Wrong This case is from a vendor in California, but the […]
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Walking Chili Dog
Ben’s Walking Chili Dog Walking tacos are a crowd pleaser and have a huge profit margin. I love the ease of serving because I can make 3 to one of these to a Chicago Dog. No ripped buns, no waste, just fun in a bag with lots of profit. The walking chili dog is easy […]
Serving Mini Hot Dogs And Buns
Mini Sin Dip Hot Dogs And Buns “Eat these on Saturday and repent Sunday morn’n” I love mini hot dogs for multiple reasons but one vendor recently shared how she’s gone mini dogs all the way. You can get a premium price which increases your margins. You know White Castle or Krystal burger chains right? […]
#146 Hot Dog Cart At An Interstate Rest Area?
CAN YOU RUN A HOT DOG CART AT AN INTERSTATE REST AREA? Hey, folks! I just love answering questions about the mobile food business because I meet so many interesting people, and if I help a few find success along the way… It makes my day! In the last live Q&A episode, we covered topics […]
How to Ask to Use Somebody’s Commissary
Howdy howdy! One thing about street food vending that can seem hard is finding a commissary. A commissary is a commercial kitchen, because most places don’t want you using your home to prepare food and stuff for the public. But how do you find a commissary, and how do you ask permission to use it? […]