The nationwide job outlook hasn’t been getting any better, but lately I’ve been receiving more success stories from HotDogProfits.com customers than I have room to print.They just keep coming!
There’s a lot to be said for creating your own economy. Just listen to Chris…
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Hey Steve, it’s Chris Jenkins from Maryville,TN. I just wanted to let you know that The Steemie Weenie is now up and running at full steam!
I was laid off from my job on January 21, but saw the writing on the wall much earlier. I started planning this business about a year ago. I ordered your books and videos and built my own EZ Built in my spare time.
I got all of my licenses and permits taken care of so that when I was laid off I would be ready to go. We’ve officially been open now since March and we are having a blast! My wife gets to work with me, and we already have a good repeat customer base started.
We were able to land a location on a busy street in our town that doesn’t have many food options nearby. We have an area large enough for 18 wheelers to pull in, and we offer curbside service to our customers as well! Our customers can pull up to the cart and order without having to get out of their vehicle.
The EZ Built is working great and everyone is amazed by it. Thanks for all of your help and the help of other doggers that I’ve met through your sites. Be sure to follow “The Steemie Weenie” on Facebook.
Chris Jenkins
“The Steemie Weenie”
Maryville,TN
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When the economy went in the crapper, Chris chose not to participate. Good for you My Man!
The American dream is alive and well thanks to guys like Mr. Jenkins and readers like YOU! Send me your story and I’ll try to squeeze it in here somewhere 
Chris deserves a TON of recognition for his accomplishments so be sure to click the blue “Share” button to post this to your Facebook. And let’s hear it for the Jenkins family in the comments section below!
-Steve
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good luck i just got all my permits and starting out
That is a nice looking cart. Good Luck with the summer approaching!
Way to go guys,the cart looks Great! do Y’all serve chilli?
You took charge…another great American story. I really love the vertical “Hot Dog” banner.
CHRIS,
GREAT GOING.
WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR SIGN OR DECAL FOR CART?
Hey guys that great to hear that you are running and making money, you are right on one side of the coin, the jobs out there are vanishing, the hot dog cart business will be there and for those of us that have a cart we will be making the money. enjoy your new cart and sling those dogs
Tony
All Right Chris! TN hotdoggers know how to get it done!
Congrats Chris. We know how you feel for we started in March. You a trooper for starting in March, whereas I am finding most people wont go out when it is cold and snowing.
The last picture says it all-what a smile! Mr. Tiki
Way to go !!! Finding the right location is key…
great going I was wondering where you got your hot dog banner flag. Have a great Summer sales time.
Jerry
Way to go Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins! You’re an inspiration to us all!
i like that hotdog banner, i see in the back ground
chris. just starting to pick up things for my cart. mybe bye next year i will beable to get a cart. trying to learn as much as i can this year. money is my hold up as of now for the card, been talking to some vendors here in michigan , they seem to be doing good. wish you all thhe best.. bill
What a great story. Congrats to ya.
Way to go guys! It is a personal honor to know you both You will go far in this business!! Best to you!
Great job Chris & Amy, so proud of you both!!!
Wa to Go Chris! Love your Logo. Good Luck God Speed. Have a Great Season
That banner is sweeeeeeet!!! Nancy
great good cart looks good . like the logo and where did you get the banner.
Awesome job, Steamie Weenie, you saw the writting on the wall and did something about it. Way cool to follow your dream. Have an awesome time and be blessed in your business.
I like the colorful umbrella!
Mr. Jenkins,
This is an awesome write up buddy. The cart looks great! And by the way. The Steamie Weenie is my favorite biz name of the year so far. Way to go bro!
Y NOT STEVE E-MAIL ME
Now there’s a man after me own heart! My story is nearly the same. Unemployment, my job title disappearing and coming out of it all slinging dogs. Great job, great fun, great people and better money that I ever made in a factory.
Congratulations and welcome to the fun! Best to you and yours!
Chris… GREAT job !!!!! Ive been in the restaurant biz for over 20 yrs… i sold my brick stores for ones with wheels 2 yrs ago… LET me tell you… THere is nothing better than being in the HOT DOG CART biz….. THE FREEEEEDOM, THE TIME… Its all about my Family now… THE hardest part to me for someone new to this.. is to stay FOCUS.. MAKE a plan…. AND JUST do it…. I make MORE money now, NO OVER head like before… The funny part is …. THEY the customers…. PAY ME FOR THIS.. KEEP slinging THEM….. TOM…
Thanks everyone! Troy- yes we serve chili- it is by far our most important condiment! I got the hot dog flag on eBay for around 18 bucks if I remember correctly. I had a friend/graphics designer help me get the logo made. Then I uploaded the image to http://www.buildasign.com for the stickers. They were really inexpensive.
Chris,
Best of luck in the new “job”. I too got started when I got laid off. I’m in a small town in N.E. Alabama. I am on my third location so you did great getting a good one on the first shot.
I also like the vertical dog banner. Tell us where you got it. Tim
Another succes story, got to love it. The Banner blades or feather flags you can get on E-bay for about $19-$29 dollars. Type in Hot Dog Banner.
I like your unbrella, I like your logo, and I like that you and your wife get to work together. Keep on having fun !
Good job !
Best of luck
Janet
Good Luck!
Welcome to the club, hope you have many great years, location/location is the key! I’m set up in the Knoxville area myself, still trying to find that sweet location myself, getting lots of repeat customers and great feedback on the cart and food.
BEST OF LUCK!!!!!! GLAD YOURS PAST INSPECTION!!!!!!!KEEP ROLLING ,NEVER
QUIT!!!!!HOPE YOU BUILD A FLEET OF THEM!!
PAY YOURSELF OUT OF DEBT!!!!!YOU AND YOUR WIFE ENJOY SOME FREEDOM.
Oops, it was http://www.bestdecal.com that did my stickers, not http://www.buildasign.com. I looked at both of them.