It’s Funny in Hindsight… Hey, folks! I love hearing real-life stories from street food vendors. Most of the time, I share success stories. Every now and then, I get a story like this one from Jason, that illustrates some of the “low points” of vending. It’s a part of working outside. Some days, things are […]
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Street Food Vending Now Legal in Los Angeles
Great News For Street Vendors in Los Angeles Hi, folks! I just wanted to share a bit of news with you. Until recently, Los Angeles was the only major city in the US that still enforced criminal penalties against street food vendors. The particulars of the LA vendor permitting system have yet to be determined, […]
No Sinks On Cart?
Questions and Answers for Street Food Vendors Hi, folks! On Friday’s live video, we answered some great questions from professional hot dog vendors and prospective vendors, too. Here are some of the topics we talked about: Can I build an off-cart wash station if I don’t have sinks? Where can I find a commissary? Products […]
Hot Dog Vendor – Facebook vs. Website
Should you have a Facebook page, a website or both? I not going to bore you to tears with some long drawn out article with references to 600 case studies and 45 expert opinions. Instead, I’m going to cut right to the chase… In short, a Facebook page is better. A Facebook page is faster, […]
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO START A HOT DOG CART BUSINESS?
You are probably reading this because you want to know how much money it takes to start a hot dog cart business. Maybe you’ve heard it’s a terrible idea from friends and family. Or maybe you’ve seen some crazy claims about how you can get rich by selling hot dogs. No matter what you’ve heard, […]