Kevin S. knew he wanted to get into the Hot Dog Biz but couldn’t see spending thousands on a cart. So he built his own EZ Built Hot Dog Cart – but like so many others, he decided to do a few custom mods of his own.
The results are simply amazing (see the photos below). I have honestly never seen a cart like this before. And how cool is that logo? I’m so impressed!
You also need to check out his ingenious menu board which is simple, elegant, and functional. Looks like I have a new project for the E-Z Built cart I use in my own hot dog business 🙂
If Kevin’s name sounds familiar, that’s because he was featured here in Hot Dog Cart News about a very clever video he did in order to get funding for his hot dog cart business. Kevin has been in the performance and music industry and he put his talents to work raising start up money. His efforts resulted in getting his business fully funded on the website Kickstarter. Very cool!
Here is the letter he recently wrote me:
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Steve!
I can’t believe the day finally arrived that I am able to send you pics of my finished cart! I’m excited to get ‘er out on the streets. I’m sending you way more pics than you will ever use but wanted to give you a variety. I’m also really proud of the menu display that I built.
Kevin S.
Wicked Dogs
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Congratulations Kevin! I’m super proud of you. Not only did you build one of the most unique E-Z Builts that I’ve ever seen, you went out and raised all the money you needed to start your own business. You ROCK!!!
That kind of stick-to-itiveness is exactly what we need right now to pull our country out of this slump. Self sufficiency and perseverance are qualities that everyone in America used to have. It’s what made us proud as individuals and strong as a nation. Now it’s not as common.
But folks like Kevin are bringing it back. That makes me optimistic. I hope the trend continues. Check out the pics of Kevins EZ Built and let him know what you think in the comments.
Wishing you pride, and success, and freedom!
-Steve
P.S. If you want to see about 300 of pictures of my other customers E-Z Built carts, you can see them here.
Click the pics for a larger version.
Simply Awesome! Lovin the picture menu. You eat with your eyes first. Wish you the best.
“You eat with your eyes first.” Never heard that before but how true. Thanks Donny!
WOW! Sling’m. Great job!
Sling’m indeed!
Great video lol. Steve as a side note your web page with all of the pictures of carts the first four pictures of the orange cart does not have the arrow on the side to continue scrolling through the photos and orange is suppose to make you hungry.
Hey Mike,
I agree, Kevin’s video is awesome. I laughed. I cried. I hid all the shampoo in my house. 😉
As far as the photos, I just checked and the arrows are there. You have to mouse over the right side of the picture and the arrow will appear. Try it.
Orange makes you hungry? Really? Interesting…
Thanks for commenting Mike!
I commented on these pics at the Roadfood forums but it deserves another: Great job! I just love that flip open menu board.
I love that menu board also.
Great job on the cart. The menu board solves a problem I had about needing more room. This doubles the area and you don’t have to write so small. I use the NeoPlex flourescent markers that look like chaulk but are weather-proof.
Where do you get your markers Randy?
Wow! How cool is this!!??!!! Man alive, its great!!! You did it! Awesome Bro! I didn’t know you were into that much tech stuff but I guess it makes sense with your talented background. The video was a crack-up but effective! I am so glad Karen sent me this link so I could see it! -David Schlewitz
David, your brother is quite a guy. I’ve gotten to know him pretty well helping him out during his build and I think he’s a neat guy who will do very well in the Dog Biz. Thanks for commenting here. I’m sure it means a lot to Kevin – and all of us slingers. Thanks, man!
Dare I say– WICKED AWESOME — I love it, especially that flip out menu/photos, a real inspiration !
Yes it is wicked awesome. Well put, lol!
Wow, thanks everyone for all the great comments. And my brother showing up on here! Dave! ha ha….that was a great surprise.
Randy H – I’ll have to check out those markers. They sound interesting. I’m going to be using wet erase markers (not dry erase – they don’t work on laminated paper…well, they write on but getting it off is difficult) and the brand is Vis-a-Vis. They were used for overhead projectors if you remember that back in the day…and they work great for laminated paper.
Aaah, brotherly love here in the dogosphere. I’m digging it!
I just can’t believe how good that set up looks..The menu just blows me away,and just like you raised the money i am more then certain your business will be a huge success…………….ENJOY……………………..
Agreed! Thanks Jeff.
Fantastic design work. Very creative. Best of luck with it Kevin. Love the way you thought of experimenting with your different cream cheese ideas. I too enjoy trying different things for varying tastes. Good work.
Kevin is a true creative dude. Right on Perry!
Aye, she be a looker for sure. Gear up mate it’s a gona gale hotdogs !!
Arrrrgggg !!!
1st mate Jim.
Batten down the steam pan lids, aye!
Nice Job!
Welcome Nikki!
WHOA! WICKED AWESOME MENU BOARD! I’m always looking for ideas, but for that setup I’m not sure I’d know where to begin. You have the same entrepenurial savvy as any of us baby-boomers and THAT is what it takes! You’re going to blow us all away. Bet in 10 years you have a chain of franchises!
Hey Robin! I can always count on your enthusiasm. I’m sure it is a great encouragement to Kevin as well as me and the rest of us slIngers. Thank you!
Totally wicked cool Kevin! Love the design and especially the menu!!! Congrats! Keep us posted on when you get up and running and how you are doing! 🙂
Good luck!
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Super job on the cart and the menu looks great!
Indeed.
Hey Kevin! I loved the Cheesemercial and the cart looks great. Cream cheese? I’ve got to try that one… it just might taste as good as it sounds!
It does Ron. I LOVE cream cheese on a hot dog. You know what else is good? A cream cheese and breakfast sausage sandwich on an English muffin. Truly wonderful!
Very professional looking cart. Very nice menu set up. Go get um!
Thanks for commenting Lawrence! Good to have you here.