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Gary H. just sent me photos of his recently completed E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart that he built from our Premium plans and videos. He really did a great job!
Check out these pics…
Let’s hear it for Gary in the comments!
-Steve
UPDATE: SOLD! What we have here is a very nice, lightly used All American Hot Dog Cart for sale by owner in Manchester, New Hampshire. This cart sells new for $3000.
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This unit has three half size pans with lids, a built in cooler, and hand washing sink.
This would be a great starter cart for someone looking to get into the hot dog biz.
Asking price is $2400. SOLD
Hi Steve,
I dont know if you ever get any of these requests, but I wanted to ask anyway. I am a member of the PV ELks in Totowa, NJ and we are a charitable organization which raises money for Special Needs Children and Homeless Veterans.
We dont have much money to buy things and trying to buy things is very difficult. So with this in mind, would you know anyone who may be willing to donate a used cart to charity in the NY NJ area. We would be willing to give them a donation letter for tax purposes.
We are looking for one so we can sell hot dogs at our events. The problem is we do so much at other locations, setting up is a nightmare. We have to bring table chairs and everything else that goes with a fly by night setup. I know its a lot to ask, but as I said, it does not hurt to ask.
The Elks organization has donated over 5 Billion to charities and its our 150th year as an organization. With all this money going out, there is not a lot to keep and maintain lodges. This is why we ask for the donation.
Any help you can give me would be great.
Thank you
—
George Osborne
Lecturing Knight
Public Relations Administrator
Passaic Valley Elks Lodge #2111
Cell: 862-485-0348
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How about it Slinger?
Do you have a used cart that you’d like to donate? This is a great deal. You can often write off more on your taxes for donating the cart than you could get by selling it.
If you want to help the special need kids and vets, call George at 862-485-0348 and talk to him about donating that cart that’s taking up space in your garage or shed.
-Steve
I just got an email from Hammer. Good basic question…
Who serves what kind of hot dog?
All beef
Polish
Brats
Or just plain ol’ hot dogs?
And why?
One of the fastest ways to go out of business is to serve a tasteless, mushy excuse for a hot dog at your cart. In today’s lesson, let’s find out how to avoid that.
Cody writes…
Hey Steve my biggest question that I can’t find any where is. How long can the hot dogs sit in water before the taste of the dog chances? What do you recommending how long to keep them in before they become waste?
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You Must Experiment. Different brands of hot dogs have widely varying holding times, especially in water. Do a taste test yourself at home. You don’t even need a cart to do this. Here’s how…
Put six dogs in hot water and taste one every ten minutes. You will find out how long your particular hot dogs can hold up.
Don’t ever leave hot dogs in boiling water. You’ll turn them into mush. Your hot holding water should be somewhere around 160 degrees.
Here’s a Neat Little Trick. I get my dogs up to temperature fast in boiling water, then immediately transfer them to my steamer where they will last a loooong time without going mushy or losing their flavor.
Thoughts Slingers?
-Steve
HDP
Hey everyone!
David just got in touch with me to tell me he’s selling his hot dog cart. This one is a real beauty. It looks like it’s hardly ever been used!
Here is his phone number: 973-865-6991. Give him a holler.
If you’ve been looking on Craigslist for used carts, you know how much junk is out there. This is just about the nicest hot dog cart you’ll ever find on the used market.
David also has an enclosed utility trailer for sale if you’re interested. Details below…
This hot dog cart includes:
Hot Dog Cart is $5,500.00
Cargo Trailer also available:
Trailer is $2,700.00
David say’s he would sell cart and trailer together or separately. Cart and Trailer are located in New Jersey
Don’t snooze on this one. Contact David Manhire today at 973-865-6991.
Like new Top Dog Cart with enclosed 7 x 12 utility trailer and everything you need to be in business.
The owner currently sells hotdogs, smoked sausages with sour kraut, nachos, and grilled cheese. As you can see, your menu options are greatly enhanced because of the griddle. And you have all the topping for everything.
Top Dog Carts are known for their quality construction. This one has hot and cold water and a built in cooler. It also has really nice side shelves, stabilizer bars, tongue jack, and fancy condiment holders.
This business is ready to go. You can start making money tomorrow. You’ll get signs to put beside the cart plus one that clips on the umbrella, extra coolers, and all the supplies you need.
Priced very fairly at $7000 $6000.
UPDATE: Cart and equipment may be purchased separately for $4000 $3000. Trailer for $3000.
Owner is located in Asheville NC. Call Eddie at 828-768-2025 or email him davise22@gmail.com.
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I just got a request to critique a hot dog cart setup at a brewery in Arizona. Mary isn’t selling as much as she would like, and she asked for my help. Here’s what I came up with. Your thoughts are welcome too!
Hi Steve,
I bought a 5×8 trailer and took my cart 240 miles up to northern Arizona. The trailer was essential due to the bumpy and long roads.
Unfortunately, I’ve only had limited success. The monsoon season came in which was good/bad, as it cooled the temps but tends to keep people away.
I’m selling Angus beef hot dogs ($3), pork brats ($4) and nachos ($2). I sold slightly more brats than dogs. Sold almost no nachos.
What am I doing wrong?
As always, your ideas are sincerely appreciated!
Mary
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Hi Mary,
I like your cart and the way you have your table set up.
The first thing that stood out to me was your lack of visibility. Your cart kind of blends in with the surroundings instead of standing out. I would put a brightly colored 8 foot banner saying HOT DOGS – COLD DRINKS right in front of your cart. Above it on poles would be even better.
My next question is about foot traffic patterns. Is your cart situated directly in the walking pattern or do people have to go out of their way to get to you? This makes a BIG difference.
I’m also confident that the sign with the words “Nutritious” and “Healthy” is hurting sales. When I read it the first thing that popped into my head was, “Healthy, nutritious hot dogs? Hmmm, they probably don’t taste as good as regular hot dogs. I’ll pass.”
Consider the type of person you are selling to. You are set up at a brewery. Those folks are there to indulge in something tasty and a bit decadent. They don’t want health food. I’d lose that sign.
Overall, your set up looks clean and inviting. Good job on that Mary.
-Steve
OK Slingers, add your thoughts in the comments!
Hey Steve:
I have an operating Hot Dog Vending Business For Sale. Jimmy up here in Waterford WI. Thanks for talking with me today. As I said I’m putting my hotdog business up for sale due to moving out of state. Hate for this amazing business to fall to the way side. I’ve built a pretty good thing here. These folks in Waterford Wi love their hotdogs.
I’ve got two E-Z Built carts one is the standard cart and one is a side serve cart with a grill and three burners, we like this one best, almost tempted to take it with us….
I have everything for TWO full set ups for TWO locations. ( To use for a location and/private party. ) See attached photos. So much goes with it. Freezers,carts,fridge, small wares,inventory, as well as training if they want to keep what I have here going.
All the Vienna Advertisement costs nothing, it comes with the cart only IF you sell mostly Vienna product !
Building this business is simply the smartest thing I’ve ever done. For all our videos and photos please Look at Face book https://www.facebook.com/jimmysdogsandmore/# and our web page http://jimmysdogsandmore.com/welcome/.
Asking $5700 for a working business taking home several hundred dollars a day after expenses. This is an amazing business. We are working it as we speak so the buyer can just step in and take over.
I can answer all questions just give me a call at SOLD
