Well, howdy! I get this question all the time — “Ben, do I really need a cart to start a hot dog business? To start vending?” The short answer?Nope. You can get started right now without one — legally and smartly — if you know how to work your local codes. Starting Out Without a […]
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Hot Dog Carts 🌭 Not Meth! Justice 101
Hey there, fellow vendors and street food enthusiasts! Ben here, and today let’s talk about justice! We’re diving deep into the world of crony capitalism and how it’s affecting our beloved street food industry. Let’s get to it! The Unjust Fight Against Street Food Vendors Street food vendors, like us, face a constant uphill battle. […]
Street Vendors Get Help from Unlikely Source
Lawyers! Most people have at least one lawyer joke, but the Windy City vendors aren’t going to be chiding in anytime soon. Why? Because Chicago University Law Students are coming to the defense of street vendors. They want them and they believe vendors have a right to be there. You won’t find a vendor who […]
Hot Dog Vending Ain’t Easy!
Hey there, it’s Ben again! Today, I want to address a common misconception: that hot dog vending is a walk in the park. Let me tell you, it ain’t! I’ve been in the hot dog vending business for a long time, and I’ve seen it all. I’ve also been teaching folks about the ins and […]
How you spell SUCCESS!
Robert see quick success. After getting some cash together, about $1600, Robert decided to get into the hot dog vending business. His experience led him to research well and so he did. He found www.BensCarts.com and my blog and started his research. He found a great used cart, bought some stuff from BensCarts to bring […]
Do I Need NSF Equipment?
NSF Equipment? NSF Certified? Commercial Equipment? Today I’m gonna talk about some terms inspectors like to throw around: things like ‘NSF Certified’ and ‘Commercial Equipment’. What the heck does all that mean? This is a topic that gets my ‘red’ up. What’s in the video this time? What exactly is NSF? (Hint, it’s a private […]
This Really Could Help Us Vendors!
If you haven’t read the previous blog entry you ought to do that first. It is why I write you now. I got so excited I almost peed myself when I heard about this group: Institute for Justice! They really tackle all sorts of issues to protect our rights from ignorant lawmakers. You can […]