Lawyers! Most people have at least one lawyer joke, but the Windy City vendors aren’t going to be chiding in anytime soon. Why? Because Chicago University Law Students are coming to the defense of street vendors. They want them and they believe vendors have a right to be there. You won’t find a vendor who […]
Tips
Catering With Your Cart
One of the most asked questions involves catering. How much do I charge to cater? The following is an excerpt from the book/course “hot dogs saved my life” available online for less than $10.00 Catering Tips This is an excerpt from Chapter 9 of Hot Dogs Saved My Life: Catering benefits include having a set […]
It’s hard and I ain’t making no money…
My worst day ever, on the side of a busy hi-way I did $162 in 4.5 hours, including set up. Location is crucial and this is why I moved from that location and found the factory. As I added more carts I found that auto parts stores, discount stores and industrial parks did great. Some […]
Where Is The Best Place To Buy Soda For Hot Dog Cart Business?
I get asked often where I get my sodas. I use Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Water and sometimes Root Beer. Here in TN, I have to offer Mountain Dew also. It’s a staple here. You can find good deals at Sam’s Club or Costco, but they are never really a super duper bargain. I watch […]
Boiled, Grilled or Steamed Video
This is a video I did sometime back but lately I have received several calls regarding this topic. What are the pros and cons of boiling, steaming, and grilling hot dogs? How to prepare hot dogs?