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This site is about Hot Dogs and Hot Dog Vending. We've all seen the vendors at the mall, fair, park, and everywhere else that people gather. I love the smells of the dogs and all the other good stuff they offer. Italian sausage, peppers, you know what I'm talking about. Someday I hope to have my own cart to sell dogs. I'm thinking this could be something I'd do in retirement. After searching the web for information about Hot Dog Vending, I found that the information was out there but it was scattered all over the place. This site and forum is a way for me to learn the business and hopefully others can learn along with me.
So come on! Let's get started! Jump on into the forum and introduce yourself.
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Ann Arbor Art Fair
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is comprised of four nationally recognized, award winning, juried art fairs that ...
Monster Garage Hot Dog Cart Dragster
Jesse James focuses his talent on a hot dog stand! Why you ask? Why not!
Worlds fastest hot dog cart built ...
Cooking Temperatures
Here’s a statistic that should entice you to read this article. Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control ...
Kielbasa
Kiełbasa is the Polish word for sausage. The word has become a commonly used North American term for Eastern European ...
Vegetarian Hot Dog
A vegetarian hot dog (sometimes referred to as a "veggie dog") is a hot dog produced completely from non-meat products.
Vegetarian ...
The Grillwalker
Check out this interesting "vending cart". The story is that this guy invented this thing to get around the local ...
Hot Dog Statistics
According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, consumers spent more than $3.4 billion on hot dogs and sausages in ...
Red Onion Sauce for New York Style Hot Dogs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions-chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
• ...
Hillbilly Hotdog
Now here's a real whopper of a hotdog! Check this thing out. I'm embarrassed to say, but i think I ...
Hot Dog History
Claims about the invention of the hot dog are difficult to assess because various stories assert the creation of the ...
License and Fees Associated with the Hot Dog Business When starting a hot dog business there are cost that you will endure just as you would with any business. These are the four main cost associated with the legals aspect of the business. The first thing you should take care of is getting your food handlers permit. You will need this before you will [...]
I was down at the Ann Arbor Art Fair today and was pretty much able to see the whole thing. That’s saying a lot because this event is HUGE! I bet I walked at least 3 miles in my attempt to see all the wonderful displays of art on sale. Now, I have to admit, [...]
If your interested in starting a hot dog cart business you might be interested in my 5 day email course I’m currently working on. The email series is intented to give you a big picture view of what you need to do and think about in order to start your hot dog cart business the [...]
If you’re like me your a huge bratwurst fan. So who has the best bratwurst out there? I’m pretty lucky that I have a local meat counter that makes their own bratwurst. You can get them freshly made with all sorts of different stuff in them. They have some with Jalapenos and cheese, spinach, and [...]
If you’re selling a used hot dog stand, drop me a line using the contact form. I have several people currently looking for opportunities to get started and would be interested in what you have. I’ll need to know the manufacturer of the cart, specs, photo’s, age, and anything else that may be helpful to [...]
If you hadn’t noticed I added a couple of hotdog vending sponsors to the site. These guys are experienced in the hotdog vending world and each offer an excellent program for both the newcomer to the hotdog world and experienced hotdoggers alike. Like most businesses this is very competitive. You need to be ready to [...]
If you’re considering a hotdog vending business, sooner or later your going to have to decide where to put your cart. Now, of course, you don’t have to put your cart in the same place all the time but it definitely helps to have a list of places to start your brainstorming. Well, here’s a [...]
Interesting data I saw over at TopDogCarts. I’d be interested in seeing this table expanded over the initial cost of the equipment. I don’t know that an “elcheapo” cart that you could do 100 dogs a day would be capable of doing 300 dogs a day. There may be some upgrades to improve your hotdog [...]
Here’s a little profile of Scott Vassil featured on Working for a Living. While the video is a little old (6 years) it shows what it’s all about. Related posts Hot Dog Vendor Sells Hot Dogs (only…lol) (0) Hot Dog Vendor at Lowes (0) The Grillwalker (1) President Roosevelt serves King George Hot Dogs (0) [...]
Hot Dog Vendor Sells Hot Dogs (only…lol)
A little vendor humor for those considering selling hot dogs. It might be a good idea to sell things to go with them! Related posts Scott Vassil – Hot Dog Vendor (0) The Grillwalker (1) President Roosevelt serves King George Hot Dogs (0) Longest Hot Dog (0) Hot Dog Vendor at Lowes (0)
How to Become a Hot Dog Vendor in 4 Steps
Considering a career in hot dog vending? Here’s how to become a hot dog vendor in 4 painless steps. Step 1: Street Licence You will have to check if a licence is required within your area in order to become a street seller. In order to do this, the easiest way is to contact your [...]
There is so much misunderstanding about definition of Polish Sausage that I would like to uncover some of the mystery… People in Poland are not going to say “sausage” – they are going to say “Kielbasa”. There is not one universal sausage (kielbasa) – I have a list of 55 different sausages made in Poland [...]
I was playing around with the new Google Patents search feature and thought I’d try to find the first vending cart patent. I found this one which is titled Vending Cart from 1926. The inventor is Frances E. Coffey from Kansas City. The cart has provisions for an ice box, cooking plate, steam table, and several [...]
I was shopping around today for something to wear for Halloween. My son and I usually do something fun. We make our porch all scary like and where costumes. I was thinking that this year I might do the hot dog costume thing so I’ve been doing a little shopping around. If you want to [...]
I remember back maybe ten years when A&W had the best coneys around the Detroit area. I had a chance to stop in one for the first time in quite a while last month. The hot dog was horrible! Hot only that, I find that the menu was completely changed. It was still the classic [...]
I saw this hot dog vendor at Lowes and thought I’d stop and chat awhile. I complimented him on his nice cart to which he indicated that he picked it up in Conneticut. I began to ask a couple of questions about the cart like “oh, so you have to have 4 sinks huh?” and [...]
Well, I’m busy typing away at this here Hot Dog site. I plan to have most of it done by Labor Day. Just stay tuned and hopefully we’ll be open for business on schedule. I know that my biggest challenge will be the Forum itself. I have several options to consider but I need to [...]
Hotdog Cart Location Ideas If you’re considering a hotdog vending business, sooner or later your going to have to decide where to put your cart. Now, of course, you don’t have to put your cart in the same place all the time but it definitely helps to have a list of places to start your brainstorming. Well, here’s a [...]
Hot Dog Vending – How to Buy a Cart and Sell Hot Dogs by Larry Bauge
Hot Dog Vending is a career that not too many people consider, because they don’t realize how lucrative, easy, and fun this profession is, most folk think in terms of working at Mcdonald’s earning minimum wage.I’ll tell you this right now that they can’t be further from the truth, because being a Hot Dog Vendor [...]
How Used Hot Dog Carts Can Earn You Profits and Become A Secure Business Model
You don’t need special training to run a hotdog cart business. What you do need is an outgoing personality, stamina and creative business sense. The business is stressful as most malls are open from 10 or 11 a.m. until 10 or 11 p.m. daily, and you’re expected to be present there. Even if you open [...]
I saw this information at my county business development website. Thought it might be helpful for those thinking about starting a hotdog cart business. 1. Cover Sheet Name of business, address, telephone number and the name(s) of principal(s). Include any pertinent contact information (cell phone, fax, etc.). 2. Executive Summary — Statement of Purpose A summary of [...]
