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 […]
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Vendor Mistakes That Cost You Thousands (and How to Avoid Them)
Hey folks, Ben here! If there’s one thing that’ll save you a fortune in this business, it’s learning from other vendors’ mistakes — not your own. Learn from Others’ Mistakes — Before They Cost You In our Q&A, we talked about this over and over: everybody makes mistakes, but smart vendors make them once — […]
Cottage Food Goldmine: How to Start Selling from Home Without a License
Hey y’all, Ben here! Is cottage food a real goldmine? Well… Not everyone can afford a hot dog cart right away — and that’s okay. Starting from Your Kitchen You can still make money right from your kitchen if your state allows it. We talked about this in the Q&A when a vendor said he […]
Should You Use DoorDash for Your Street Food Business?
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 […]
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 […]
