IT FEELS LIKE EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT vegetarian or vegan foods and sometimes that can throw us off track. One vendor calls in about going with a vegetarian menu on his new cart and we offer some sound advice. A vegetarian hot dog cart has been done and it’s being done as I type, but […]
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Dogging Is Not For Weenies! Hot Dog Vendor Letter
Mail Hot Dog Vendor Company: Toe -Jam’s Dogs wrote in. They have kindly given me permission to share with you. This letter is packed full of advice from fellow new vendors. Hello Ben, Thanks for the email checking on my progress into the world of hotdog vending. It has definitely been a learning experience. […]
Part 6 – A to Z – 7 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying A Hot Dog Cart
When you’re buying a hot dog cart, whether it’s new or used or you’re thinking about building your own, there are many questions you need to think about. For example, start with “what can you put on a hot dog cart?” Almost anything you like but all states restrict what you can serve, so having […]
8th Week In and OMG!
Pam is retired from a University and has been slinging dogs for 8 weeks now. She writes… Hi Ben, How ya doin’? I’ve wanted to say hi for awhile now and to let you know some of the stuff that is going on with the hot dog cart business, . . . I will […]
Working Events – Hot Dog Vendor Training – VIDEO
In my attempts to consolidate information for you, I’ve created a new video. It’s all about working events. It covers everything from creating your own events to how to prepare, what questions to ask, and how best to limit your risks. You will also learn what questions you should ask before working events. Some of […]
Small Cart Perfect for Big Crowds
It is always exciting to see a crowd gathered for a festival, fair, or party! Not only is it fun to hang out with people but for hot dog vendors and food cart operators, it means lots of opportunity to serve! You know that wherever people are gathered, they will look for food. And sometimes, […]
Smiling Makes You More Money
What the HELL are you so happy about? Me: Everything! Life, oxygen, kids, grandkids… literally everything. Len: Everything; Are you happy about war? Me: Of course not, but the things that I can control and the things that I have to be happy about most definitely outweigh those that I can’t. Len: But you have […]