What do I need to know about… hooking up a hot dog cart? Not that much, it’s actually pretty simple, but if you haven’t ever pulled a trailer, some of the terms and equipment may sound foreign. This little episode will have you hooked up and towing in no time. You might even be able […]
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Hot Dog Vendor Income
How Much Money Can a Hot Dog Vendor Make? DON’T BE FOOLED! DON’T BUY THE HYPE! Many of the websites that sell courses and plans for getting started, including some manufacturers of hot dog carts, tout huge hot dog vendor income potential. Although some hot dog vendors make huge incomes, it’s not all of […]
Simplifying Sales Tax
Some hot dog vendors work multiple jurisdictions, e.g. different counties or cities. Each jurisdiction may have a different sales tax rate. In my county, we have 7% state sales tax and 2.75% local tax. This is a whooping 9.75% sales tax. Each month, I must fill out a sales and use tax form for the […]
Can NSF Really Certify A Hot Dog Cart?
NO. NSF can’t really certify a hot dog cart. That’s what I say – of course I’m just a lowly hot dog slinger. (please read and let me know what you think below) Who is NSF? NSF International is a private company stating; “NSF International is dedicated to being the leading global provider of public health and […]
Top Ten Hot Dog Vendor Questions
MORE THAN TEN? Although these are the top ten hot dog vendor questions, I have the top 40 that new vendors ask – you can read it here. I also have a short list of the most asked questions that I receive from BensCarts.com – Please check that out here. Those contemplating becoming a […]