Well, howdy, howdy, howdy. I keep getting emails from hot dog vendors saying, “Ben, man, I would’ve started, but my city doesn’t allow me to start.” Or they don’t allow me to sell hot dogs, or they don’t allow vending in the city limits, or blah, blah, blah. And then I get stuff like this […]
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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. Â His story inspired me, as I hope it does you as well. Â Of course I teach to follow the laws and codes so that you can make […]
Can NSF Really Certify A Hot Dog Cart?
NO. NSF can’t really certify a hot dog cart. That’s what I say – of course I’m just a lowly hot dog slinger. (please read and let me know what you think below) Who is NSF?  NSF International is a private company stating; “NSF International is dedicated to being the leading global provider of public health and […]
Did Your Health Inspector Lie to You?
Howdy folks, Ben here. As you know, one of the most significant hurdles vendors face is dealing with health inspectors and the myriad of rules and regulations they bring with them. But what if the information they’re giving isn’t accurate? Let me help you with some ideas on how to handle potential misinformation. The Unsettling […]
Hot Dog Vendors Make What?! What’s a Good Day? Bad Day?
Hello, my fellow hot dog vendors and aspiring ones! It’s your pal Ben here, and today we’re going to unravel the sometimes-mysterious world of hot dog vending economics. You’ve seen us out there, hustling and bustling with our carts full of deliciousness, but the question remains: What does a hot dog vendor really make? Is […]
Bad Food Safety Made Us Sick
Well, howdy! Today, we’re talkin’ about something that gets a lot of folks riled up—food safety and so-called “illegal” street food vendors. Now, before you go thinking I’m about to start some kinda crusade against folks trying to make a living, let’s break this down and look at the real issue here. The Truth About […]
Holy Hot Dogs – May the Force Be With You
Everyone loves the feeling you get when you help another. Even when that giving is unrecognized by others, it just feels great. Â It’s called humanity, it’s solidarity in action. Â Many hot dog vendors help others, they offer a free meal to a child or homeless person. Â They pay it forward when that teen realizes he […]