Howdy folks, Ben here! One of the most common questions I get is: “Should I go gas or electric for my hot dog setup?” The Great Street Food Power Debate Well, this one came up big time in the Q&A when a vendor said he was moving from a gas-powered hot dog cart to an […]
How Street Vendors Scale Up Fast – From Lemonade to Dirty Sodas
Howdy y’all, Ben here! Big question… How can vendors scale up fast? You’ve heard me say it before—you don’t need a cart to start, but you do need momentum. Small Start, Big Growth One of the biggest secrets to street food vending success is starting with something simple like lemonade… and then scaling fast when […]
Stop Overpaying for Equipment: How to Choose the Right Gear for Your Cart
Well, howdy folks! Ben here, and let’s talk about something every new vendor deals with — overpaying for equipment. Buy Smart, Not Fancy Buying hot dog cart gear without getting ripped off. In our Q&A, a vendor asked, “Where do you buy your condiment pans — brick and mortar or online?” Here’s the deal: always […]
Vendor Mistakes That Cost You Thousands (and How to Avoid Them)
Hey folks, Ben here! If there’s one thing that’ll save you a fortune in this business, it’s learning from other vendors’ mistakes — not your own. Learn from Others’ Mistakes — Before They Cost You In our Q&A, we talked about this over and over: everybody makes mistakes, but smart vendors make them once — […]
Cottage Food Goldmine: How to Start Selling from Home Without a License
Hey y’all, Ben here! Is cottage food a real goldmine? Well… Not everyone can afford a hot dog cart right away — and that’s okay. Starting from Your Kitchen You can still make money right from your kitchen if your state allows it. We talked about this in the Q&A when a vendor said he […]