Mobile food vendors use a lot of ice packs to keep food and drinks cold while vending. You know that even inside a cooler, ice can melt quickly in hot weather, and if you’re buying ice cubes, ice blocks, or re-usable gel packs, you can end up spending a lot of money on that stuff. […]
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Cold Hot Dogs & Customer Service
Hot dog cart customer service. It’s important, and just because your business is mobile, seasonal, part-time, or whatever, that doesn’t mean people don’t expect great service. Customer Service – Good for Business So nobody likes hearing customer complaints. It can make you angry and ruin your day if you let it. But how you respond […]
Pay for Cart Location?
Finding a great location is a huge step in starting a street food business. Should you pay for a location or find a free spot? Well, it depends… Pay For A Location? There are definitely times when it’s worth it to pay for a spot to run your food cart. However, there are plenty of […]
How to Stand Out in a Crowd
How do you make your food truck stand out in a crowd? What if your menu is not enough to make you stand out? Have you thought about adding some new profit centers that will separate you from the rest of the pack? I will tell you a few of the things that I have […]
Street Food and Catering Business Book Coming
Ben is writing a new street food and catering business book, and he’s giving away free chapters. If you are thinking about starting a hot dog cart or street food business, or want to improve your current business, you should sign up to get free information. Ben’s previous book, “Hot Dogs Saved My Life,” has […]