Ok, $2500 a week.So… Why I’m Sharing These Numbers (And Why They’re Real) I want to start by saying this plainly.These are not “pie in the sky” numbers. These are realistic, averaged figures based on thousands of vendors I’ve worked with, surveyed, trained, and personally helped over the years. I am not here to sell […]
Hot Dog Cart Business
The Family That Vends Together: How Street Food Builds Freedom and Legacy
Howdy friends, Ben here! Let’s talk about freedom and legacy. If you’ve been around this business long enough, you know I believe in more than just selling hot dogs. Family, Freedom, and Food This life is about freedom — and nothing shows that better than families who build their lives together behind the cart. In […]
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 […]
Do You Really Need a Hot Dog Cart to Start Vending?
Well, howdy! I get this question all the time — “Ben, do I really need a cart to start a hot dog business? To start vending?” The short answer?Nope. You can get started right now without one — legally and smartly — if you know how to work your local codes. Starting Out Without a […]
How to Keep Hot Dogs from Splitting on Your Cart
I got a great question from Frankie la Soda—he asked me how to keep hot dogs from busting open while cooking on the cart. Should you turn the flame down and cook slower? Great question, and I’ve had it happen a million times. Let me walk you through it, Ben-style. When Hot Dogs Split (And […]