From a DIY hot dog cart to a full-fledged (multi-state) business! It’s winter time… it’s cold and you want to start vending ASAP! But… you don’t have the $$$$$$ to buy a cart… 😠 …or you just love the idea of building it from scratch and enjoying the process! That’s what Ken did! He decided he was going to […]
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Don’t Tell Your Health Inspector This!
Howdy! Let me give you a little wisdom when it comes to navigating the world of street food vending—particularly when dealing with health inspectors. If you’re new to this game or just planning to start, there’s one critical lesson you need to learn: less is more when talking to your health inspector. Yup, you heard […]
Start Vending Now (Fall or Winter) or In The Spring?
Donald and Tiffany recently reached out to me with a question: should they start their street food vending business now, or wait until spring? They’d already decided that waiting for warmer weather and a tax refund might make things easier. Why Start Vending Now Instead of Waiting? But let me tell you, much like planting […]
Fundraising – 100% of Proceeds to a School and Still Make Money
Howdy, howdy, howdy! I’m Ben, and I want to dive into a fundraising question I get asked all the time: How in the world can you give 100% of your proceeds to a school and still make money? If you’re scratching your head over that one, hang tight, ’cause I’m about to break it down […]
Winterizing Your Food Cart, Hot Dog Cart or Trailer
Well, burr—it’s cold!And every year when that chill rolls in, you know what happens? Vendors forget to winterize their carts, food trailers, or trucks. Happens every time, and trust me, it’s not pretty when water lines or instant water heaters freeze up on you. Repairs can get expensive, and they’re a pain in the neck—so […]
