Hey Ben, Do you have any ideas for indoor vending, for using the hot dog cart indoors? Can I operate my cart inside a mall? You can find electric carts. But they aren’t optimal. They just take a long time to heat up. You can still do propane in some malls. The local fire marshal […]
Hot Dog Vendor Q&A
What Hot Dogs Buns Should I Use?
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 […]
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, […]