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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HDVR #148 – Hot Dog Vendor Q&A
Hey, folks! We had a fantastic show last night. I love answering questions from hot dog vendors and street food people. And we have such a wonderful community of mobile food vendors who are willing to share their tips and expertise with each other. Dealing With Difficult City Rules? This topic comes up frequently, and […]
How to Ask to Use Somebody’s Commissary
Howdy howdy! One thing about street food vending that can seem hard is finding a commissary. A commissary is a commercial kitchen, because most places don’t want you using your home to prepare food and stuff for the public. But how do you find a commissary, and how do you ask permission to use it? […]
Don’t Make This Huge Mistake
Howdy, folks! If you’ve listened or watched any of my stuff for very long, you know how often I talk about DUE DILIGENCE. Every now and then, I get a call from somebody who jumped in too quick and got stuck. That happened recently, and my heart ached for what this lady had gotten herself […]
Do You Want to be a WalMart Greeter?
Is WalMart Where You Want to Retire? Hey, folks! Have you noticed that most WalMart greeters are older folks? Do you think that’s where they want to spend their retired years? Many of those greeters have had long careers doing other things, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience… And they end up working at […]