This question, how much product in my first day, is #8 on my top 10 list… How to know what to take on your first day street food vending? How much stuff do you need? Huge question, and kind of scary. How would you know? Simple rule of thumb for how much product… How much […]
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What Condiments Should I Take on My First Day
I’m starting out, what condiments should a get for my first day? There are tons of condiments you can offer on a hot dog cart. We have vendors offering all kinds of stuff: hot sauces, pulled pork, 16 different mustards, you name it. “But Ben, what should I offer?” Keep it simple. Ketchup, mustard, mayonaise […]
Help Choosing a Hot Dog Brand for My Cart!
Ben, what hot dog brand should I sell? I get this question a lot. In fact it’s one of my Top 10 Questions of All Time. But in today’s video, I’m gonna tackle it once and fer all! Top 3 Suggestions On How To Choose a Hot Dog Brand: Go to the Grocery Store. Actually […]
How Hard is it to Start a Street Food Business?
Ben, how hard is it to start a street food business or hot dog cart? Today I want to answer that common question I get so often. I’m not gonna talk about starting a food truck or trailer. They’re way more expensive and risky, and as such, way harder. I’m just gonna talk about carts […]
How to Start Food Vending if You’re Broke
Ben, I’m ready to start food vending, but I’m broke! So was I! But don’t do it like I did. Don’t pawn your children’s internal organs (just kidding), or buy 22 hot dog carts in your first year (not kidding)! That was stupid! How to start food vending with little to no money You don’t […]