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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
How to Keep Hot Dogs from Splitting on Your Cart
I got a great question from Frankie la Soda—he asked me how to keep hot dogs from busting open while cooking on the cart. Should you turn the flame down and cook slower? Great question, and I’ve had it happen a million times. Let me walk you through it, Ben-style. When Hot Dogs Split (And […]
