You MUST see the pictures of this Hawaiian hot dog cart at the end of the article. You’ll be blown away.

Hawaiian Hot Dog Cart

Derek writes,

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Hello Steve,

I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit, so when I visited the Hawaiian Islands a few years back and ate one of the best hot dogs I’ve ever had at a small local restaurant, in the back of my mind I always thought, “How awesome would it be to do something similar, but put it on a mobile cart?”   I always had the idea festering in the back of my mind, but never acted on it because I thought a hot dog cart couldn’t be very profitable.

After many years, my brother finally said, “You should just do it.”  I did a little bit of homework and was surprised at just how lucrative a business like this could be.

I put all my ideas onto paper.  I knew exactly how the cart should look, what the menu should be, etc… Then I went out to see how much I could have a cart like this built for.  I was getting quotes for anywhere from $20,000 – $30,000 dollars!  I about fainted.

Undeterred, I figured, “I’m pretty creative and handy.  I’ll just build it myself.”   I spent countless hours researching online and finally came across your website, www.HotDogProfits.com.  I purchased your EZ Built Hot Dog Cart videos, the EZ Built Metal Secrets video and your Carts of Cash book.  If it wasn’t for all of your videos, books, blog and website, I don’t know if I could have done all this.

Well, here it is!  I just recently finished the construction of my cart and ever since it feels like I’ve been running nonstop.

Everything on this cart is custom built, from the frame on up.  I live in California and operate near the beaches of San Diego.  The health codes here are extremely strict and I had to provide so many additional features such as commercial refrigerator, Plexiglas food compartment and many more.

After fabricating four prototypes, I finally designed a spike toaster that could be ran off of propane and maintain a constant 275 degrees to toast our buns.  I then had to find a manufacturer that was NSF certified to make restaurant / food grade equipment.

Long story short, this cart was definitely a labor of love.  It took almost a full year to construct, but with only three weekends under our belt so far, the blood, sweat and some painful tears where all worth it.

People love our Hawaiian style hot dogs, they love the look of the cart and we’ve already been asked by multiple people to cater their private parties, which should be a lot of fun.  I’ve even been asked by other vendors if I could build them a cart.

Here’s how our menu goes:
1. Grab a soft, freshly baked Hawaiian Sweet bread loaf that’s been toasted from the inside out.
2. Choose your favorite Hawaiian tropical fruit relish
•    Coconut
•    Mango
•    Pineapple
•    Banana
3. Add a flavorful Secret Garlic Sauce
•    Mild
•    Spicy Jalapeno
•    Hot Habanero
4. Squeeze in some mustard
•    Pineapple mustard
•    Yellow mustard
5. Throw in a big 1/4 lb all beef hot dog
6. Enjoy with your favorite flavor Hawaiian Sun and a bag of Hawaiian Brand kettle chips.

It’s so freakin good!!

Steve, thanks so much for always responding to all my emails so quickly and I’ve also got to thank my dad who made the long trip from central California to our house, multiple times to help me get this thing started and my wife and kids for motivating me to keep going when things got stressful.

Derek
Hawaiian Hot Dog Co.

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Derek, I simply don’t know what to say…

Impressed. Blown away. Thing of beauty. These phrases don’t do it justice. This has to be the new King of the E-Z Built Hot Dog Carts.

It’s very humbling to see what you have accomplished with our video and plans set and I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and answering your questions as they came up. I knew you were up to something big, but I had no idea how big until I saw your pictures!

I always say, “Don’t sell a hot dog – sell an experience.” Derek, you knocked that one out of the park too! Your bamboo cart body covering, tiki decorations, island feel, colors, signage – even your coordinated chips and drinks give the customer a seamless Hawaiian Island mini vacation every time they come to your cart. Home run buddy!

Please keep me posted as you grow your new business and let me know how else I can help you!

-Steve

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