Hey, Ben here! This one comes up a lot, and it did again in our Q&A when Rob asked, “Can we use DoorDash for our carts?” The Temptation of Delivery Apps It’s a fair question — food delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats sound great on paper. But for most street vendors, they’re more […]
Hot Dog Vendor Q&A
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 […]
10 Must Try Hot Dog Toppings (and What the Health Department Will Actually Let You Serve)
Howdy folks, Ben here! You can add hot dog toppings in a hundred ways—but not all of ’em are allowed by your local health department. The Balancing Act: Flavor vs. Rules In our Q&A, Dan asked, “How many toppings do you suggest stocking on a hot dog cart?” and that kicked off one of my […]
Hot Dog Vendor Rant: Stop Asking Me This!
Well, after my 70-TEENTH time answering the same dang hot dog vendor questions today, I figured I’d share this little rant with you. I get it—you’re excited about starting a hot dog vending business, you’ve got questions, and you want answers yesterday by noon. But here’s the deal: I’ve made videos, articles, free guides, and […]
How to Win Big in Street Food Vending – Even in Small Towns
Well howdy! Let me tell you—if you’re lookin’ to start or grow a street food vending business, then you’re in the right place. We just wrapped up one heck of a live Q&A with some of the best vendors in the game, and the stories, questions, and solutions that came out of it are too […]