Hot Dog Cart Success! Toby’s Hot Dogs

Toby Brady is a customer of mine from Illinois. He purchased the E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart Video and Plans Package and proceeded to build a really nice red cart which he used to start “Toby’s Hot Dogs”. Toby was recently written up in his hometown newspaper and I thought you’d like to read about the latest in a long line of Hot Dog Cart News readers who have found success under a hot dog cart umbrella. Enjoy! Dogs on the Square Former Maytag worker opens downtown lunch cart […]

Clearwater, FL Hot Dog Cart Business For Sale

MOBILE HOT DOG CART, all cash business. Well established, been at the same busy location for over 11 years now. Steady regular customers. Also has a second location on Fri & Sat nights outside a bar. Could expand by catering at events or adding menu items. Sales Price $35,000. Contact info removed - business sold. [...]

Hot Dog Cart Capital? Chicago vs Toronto and the Great Ketchup Conspiracy

  When one thinks of hot dog carts and street food, three cities come to mind.  New York, Chicago, and Toronto.  Granted there are the secondary venues like Miami, LA, and Charlotte, as well as the third tier towns which include rural localities such as Union, MO (my current home).  Before anyone starts taking offense, [...]

Gig Post: Catering Job near Tampa on March 28.

Gary Moos just send me this email:  "Looking for a  vendor with a hot dog cart to cater a party in Safety Harbor, FL March 28, 2009. If anyone is interested email Gary at jmoos1@tampabay.rr.com - Steve

A Man Named Frank and his Hot Dog Cart Business

New Yorker John Cox recently told the story of a man named Frank who, along with his faithful pooch, set up a hot dog cart on the corner in Queens where John grew up.  It was the 1960's and Frank was the first to open a Sabrett's Hot Dog push cart in the area.  Here [...]

Can I Guarantee Your Success in the Hot Dog Biz?

I get some version of this email almost every week: "Dear Steve, How can I be sure that I will be successful if I buy your stuff?  I'm afraid to take the first step." Sigh... Today I sat down and drafted a manifesto of sorts that I will use in all future replies. Here it [...]

Veggie Dogs: Good For You, Good For Business

I just read a post from blogger Taylor at MAC & CHEESE, who related her delight in finding a hot dog cart on the streets of Charleston, SC that serves veggie dogs.  She was totally ecstatic. Seriously. Listen up – here’s a tip worth thousands of dollars a year:  Vegetarians and vegans are passionate about their lifestyle and passionate customers are an absolute goldmine.  You will NEVER see more loyalty than when you tap into […]

What to Serve With Hot Dogs…Red or White?

Let's Be Frank serves grass fed beef hot dogs in some upscale spots, including Silver Lake Wine's very popular Thursday night wine tastings.  Great idea, I'd have never thought of that.  There are a lot more places to make good money selling hot dogs besides the local Home Depot.  Let's get creative folks - leave [...]

Hot Dog Cart Success = Location, Location, Location

I got an email from a soldier in Iraq who wants to start a hot dog cart business when he gets home, but he has a hard time believing he could make a real income selling hot dogs.  If any of you have the same doubts, they will be totally blown away after reading this [...]