Health department people sometimes give out bad information about hot dog cart, street food, or catering business requirements. I hear from people every week about “officials” who told them about some crazy laws that make no sense. Here are some examples of stupid health department “requirements” and what to do when you hear something that […]
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HDVR 184 Street Food Vendor TV
Welcome to Street Food Vendor TV and HDVR 184 In HDVR 184, Ben (Hot Dog Cart Store) and Jason (Love Food Truck Co.) answer questions from professional and prospective food vendors! If you have a question for the pros, send it in and we’ll try to get you the information you need to be successful […]
Commissaries / Hot Dog Cart For Sale / MFVA Chat Room
Bill McConnell wrote me… My name is Bill McConnell. I purchased your book, “Hot Dogs saved my life” then came the used cart from Craigs List and what seemed like a ton or forms and paperwork from the state of Florida. Everything was going well until my plans for a commissary fell apart. The restaurant […]
Oh’ my me…Help others and make money!
Your gonna love this… Do you want to make some Money? I knew you would! For two years I have had a few vendors that were willing to do training in their area. If you are an active vendor and would like to help others while making some cash, then your services are […]
151 HDVR THREE HUNDRED HOT DOGS SOLD
Hey, folks! Here’s to another week! Get the latest episode of Hot Dog Vendor Radio right here. Episode 151 Topics Include… How to speed up dealing with hot dog buns Should I set up near a competitor or find a different location? Food trailer and commissary situation What to do if the Health Department asks […]
Your Cart Is a Mini Mobile Kitchen
Betcha didn’t know your hot dog cart is actually a mini mobile kitchen! “What’re you talkin’ about, Ben?” Well, if you’re like me, you’re fixated on selling hot dogs, and there ain’t anything wrong with that. That’s how I started. Thousands of other vendors have, too. But sometimes they, and I, got hung up on […]
Hot dog cart or food truck/trailer?
I just finished a live video, where I talked about the pros and cons of hot dog carts vs. food trucks. Which is better for you? The short answer is, it depends on what you are doing. Open carts are more affordable and easier to maneuver than trucks/trailers, but have more menu limitations. With a […]