Well, howdy, howdy, howdy! I’m glad to be here, and I hope you are too.Today, we’re talking buns — and not the kind you see at the beach. I get this question a lot from new vendors and seasoned pros alike: “Ben, what kind of buns should I be using for my hot dogs?” Truth […]
Hot Dog Vendor Q&A
My Supplier Stopped Selling My Hot Dogs!
Ben, my supplier stopped selling, I can’t get my regular hot dogs from Sam’s Club! What do I do? It happens. Sometimes our supplier just stops carrying the brand of hot dog (or whatever). What if it happens? Go back to the drawing board. Find a new brand. Do another taste test! Make sure you […]
City Says No to Public Property Vending-What Now?
But Ben, my town won’t allow me Public Property Vending, vending on a public land! Take a breath. This ain’t a big deal. Most of my vending was on private property. Especially business properties. Just ask for permission from the businesses. Don’t let the little things discourage you! There’s always crap to deal with. Just […]
Food Vending at a Small Factory
Are 140 employees enough to make street food vending at a factory profitable? Absolutely! How many customers do you really need? Do the math and watch this video… I did a factory with 3 shifts. I did the midnight shift. Made a whole lot of money in a two hour period. Contact the HR director, […]
Street Food Pricing And Promoting Q&A
Vendor inquiries ranged across several topics, but pricing and promoting hot dogs and street food come up more than once. Howdy folks! Jason Brown and I sat down to answer some street food vendor questions. This Street Food Vendor Q&A will be helpful for you, in particular if you’re just starting out, or thinking about […]