My worst day ever, on the side of a busy hi-way I did $162 in 4.5 hours, including set up. Location is crucial and this is why I moved from that location and found the factory. As I added more carts I found that auto parts stores, discount stores and industrial parks did great. Some […]
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Vendor goes brick and mortar
After 5 years, he now has moved into a permanent location and his customers love it. Lynch started his hot dog business with one cart about five years ago. People kept asking where his place was, now he has one. Others offer the 7 tray hot dog sled for $50 plus – but I […]
How Many Hot Dogs for 1000 People
When you prepare to sell food at an event, you need to know how many hot dogs to take. For example, a vendor just asked me how many hot dogs, buns, and drinks to bring to an event where there are 1000 people expected. How Many Hot Dogs? The short answer is, you should divide […]
Selling Hot Dogs To Go
If you run a hot dog stand, you should be selling hot dogs to go. Offering take-away meals is a great way to serve more people and sell more food! Why You Should be Selling Hot Dogs To Go Are you convinced? If you have a hot dog cart, lunch stand, or food truck, you […]
Is this for real, can I really make a living selling hot dogs?
Yes and Yes! I know, it does sound too good to be true. But do your own research, don’t just take myword for it. I like you was hesitant but I was between a rock and a hard place. I had to do something immediately. My motivation was huge, I needed to feed and provide […]
Fix a Broken Food Cart or Buy New?
Should you fix a broken food cart or buy a new one? Ben gives some advice to a vendor on how to decide whether a wrecked hot dog cart is worth repairing, and offers suggestions for where to get repairs done. Street Food Vendor TV / HDVR #164 Topics covered in this show include: How […]
Top Ten Tips: Selling Hot Dogs in the Winter
Top Tips for Selling Hot Dogs in the Winter So you’ve heard the statistics about how most hot dogs are eaten in the summer… The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says: The summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day continue to make up the “hot dog season.” Hot dog producers estimate that an […]