When you’re considering starting a food cart, you might wonder how you will tow it. Can you pull it with a small car or will you be forced to buy a truck? Liz has this question, because she has a Toyota Camry and wants to get a hot dog cart. Will a Small Car Tow […]
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How Many Sinks On A Hot Dog Cart And Why?
Some states don’t even require sinks at all, others require four sinks and then another – well they demand you have no more than one sink. Crazy huh?! How many sinks on a hot dog cart are required? I’ll explain it all and even the even crazier non-sense about having sinks on your cart big […]
Selling Hot Dogs Without A License – Say What?
Meet Steve Pruner – Outlaw Hot Dogs Steve is a hot dog vendor in North Carolina and currently fighting a conviction for selling hot dogs without a license. His story inspired me, as I hope it does you as well. Of course I teach to follow the laws and codes so that you can make […]
Street Tacos and Street Corn Success
People love his street tacos and street corn! Sometimes the road to street food success has some bumps and potholes. It can seem like one of those mud obstacle courses, trying to figure out how to get licensed and learn how to run a business. One common question for new vendors is how to find […]
$50k INTEREST FREE MONEY
Recently I learned how to grab some extra interest free money. Using your sole proprietorship or other business identity, you can get interest free loans quickly for your hot dog vending business. WHY WOULD YOU NEED THE MONEY? When I started expanding, I needed a commissary that wasn’t borrowed from a local business. I wanted […]
Can I Serve Homemade Chili From My Hot Dog Cart?
One of the most common questions I get from vendors is, “Can I make and serve my own homemade chili from my hot dog cart?” It’s a great question because who doesn’t love a good homemade chili dog? But the answer isn’t as simple as yes or no—it depends on your state’s regulations, your setup, […]
HDVR 186: No Cheap Condiments!
Ben (Ben’s Hot Dog Carts) and Jason (Love Food Truck Co.) are back to answer questions from street food vendors, hot dog sellers, food truckers, and caterers! Ben got a call today about a guy who got a great deal on some cheap ketchup… Cheap Condiments? Topics discussed in this show include: Vendor of the […]