If you’re starting a hot dog cart or other mobile food business, you should know you will probably need some kind of license to do business. That’s true. But what do you do if your city or county says something that seems ridiculous? What if they say you need multiple location licenses? A license for […]
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Fundraising for License Fees
Hey, folks! I got a really wonderful gift this week, and I have to share it with you and say thanks. Also, let me share some great tips for you if you’re trying to start your own hot dog cart or street food business on a shoestring budget. Hot Dog Business Tips One of the […]
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Howdy, folks! Every day, I get dozens of phone calls, emails, and messages, from people with questions about hot dog carts and the mobile food business. Some of them are basic questions that are easy to answer. But some of them are really personal and heart-wrenching. I got one of those today from a fellow […]
Hot Dog Cart Q&A: Selling on the Strip? Veggie Dogs?
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, folks! Today we had some great questions about hot dog vending and other types of mobile food sales. Some of the topics we covered are: Can I order and sell pre-made food if I don’t cook? Doing business on the Las Vegas “Strip?” Is there a good brand of vegetarian hot […]
Mobile Food Vendor Tips: Local Codes, Cart Rentals and more
Help for Street Food Vendors Hey, folks! I did an impromptu hot dog cart question and answer session on Facebook yesterday, so in case you missed it, here you go! Some of the questions I talked about were: My city says I can’t sell street food unless I follow crazy rules… How much should I […]