Ben’s Walking Chili Dog Walking tacos are a crowd pleaser and have a huge profit margin. I love the ease of serving because I can make 3 to one of these to a Chicago Dog. No ripped buns, no waste, just fun in a bag with lots of profit. The walking chili dog is easy […]
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Cleaning Your Hot Dog Cart – Hillbilly Style
You’ve heard of my Coke & Onions recipe, well now I have a new recipe: Coke & Aluminum Foil – But this time we won’t be eating it. This powerful cleaning secret for stainless steel has been passed down by generations of fairies. No more expensive cleaner, grab a 2 liter bottle of Coke and […]
How To Start A Street Food Vendor Business: Part 3
Editor’s Note: This is part three of a three-part installment of a blog series called “How To Start A Street Food Vendor Business.” STEP SIX: Finding Your Suppliers Depending on your startup budget, you may need to access the local grocery store for your first few days. After that, you may find that Costco, […]
Overcoming the Street Food Vendor Stigma
The first day at my cart, I was nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. After years of being somewhat of a celebrity in my hometown and attending all the big-wig functions, I was about to stand before my peers, bankrupt and serving hot dogs on the side of the […]
Pennies Turn Into Dollars
Good Morning! I drink a lot of Diet Pepsi. I mean, it’s all I drink. Occasionally to prevent it from going bad, I add some bourbon. I have a little fridge in my office and my wife keeps me stocked up nicely. I also smoke like a chimney. I’d grab a cigarette go to the […]