Hot Dog Cart News

Last week I was kicking around the idea of running a pre-game contest where I would give a coupon code to those who picked the winning Super Bowl team. The code would either be either PACKERS or STEELERS.

But I hate leaving folks out so I started trying to think of something where everyone could win. I found my inspiration last night…

I was at a Super Bowl Party and my good friend Becky said she was Continue reading “SALE! Becky’s Yellow Pants Post Game Discount”

HDCN reader Dave Ringstaff just let me know about a NSF certified cart he has for sale.

I don’t post many used hot dog carts directly on the newsletter, but at $3750 this is one incredible deal that I really thought you should know about.

It’s already on Craig’s list in PA so I wouldn’t let any grass grow under your feet. If you have any interest at all – email Dave at Continue reading “Used NSF Goliath Hot Dog Cart”

How would you like to set up here every day? Get that perfect spot…

I just received a great question from HDCN reader Arnold Sims :

Hello Steve,

I am sending you an email asking for a little advice. I found a location to setup at with my cart but it’s not working out.  I have been at other places for similar amounts of time and had absolutely no problem making money. I’m very confident it’s because of the  Continue reading “How To Get The BEST Hot Dog Cart Locations.”

It’s tax time again (insert horror movie scream here).

Are you staring at the mind numbing task of digging through piles and stacks of receipts from last years hot doggin’?

How many grueling hours will you spend on your taxes this year? And how will you know that you did it right?

It doesn’t have to be that way. Picture yourself a year from now. It’s tax time again. You turn on your computer, push a button and…

You’re done.

That’s what tax time is like for users of my Hot Dog Cash Tracker bookkeeping software. Whether you’ll be slingin’ your first dog this spring, or you’ve been in business for years, this will super-easify your life!

I don’t know about you, but I like easy. Easy is fast. Easy is good.

-Steve

 

-Steve

Ron finished his E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart (get your plans by clicking here) and sent me these pics (see them below) in an email…

Hi Steve ,

Just finished my cart.  I made some small changes from the plans.  I’m really happy with the way it turned out.

My wife and I have a grand opening for a car dealer in town, as soon as they get the building finished.

Thanks for all your help.

Ron & Jo Dee in Kingman AZ.

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Nice job Ron. I LOVE the color. They can’t miss you, that’s for sure!

I’m diggin’ the grill and the wire racks for the buns – great idea!

A couple of questions:

Where did you get the clear roll top steam table cover?

Did you make the metal side shelf or did you buy it?

It looks like you have two small small pans next to the cooler – what do you use them for?

O.K. – so that’s more than a couple, sorry but we need to know!

Oh, my favorite part is the orange flasher on top of the cabinet. Super cool!

Let’s hear it for Ron in the comments, people!

-Steve

P.S. Get started on your E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart now and you’ll be slingin’ before you know it. And be sure to send me pics when you finish it. We all love to see them!

 

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Today my guest is Mark Kotlinski, the producer of the film “A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour”.

Mark is a Connecticut native who developed his life long love of hot dogs at an early age.

His affection for the frank made this documentary film a labor of love -and it shows.

Listen in Continue reading “Hot Dog Cart Radio – Review: A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour”

In a recent HDCN article, the discussion in the comments drifted off toward umbrellas.

I thought the topic was interesting and worthy of it’s own article.

The umbrella mentioned was the rainbow colored umbrella from Sam’s Club. Apparently it has plastic bows which flex in a strong wind. It was reported that this inexpensive umbrella stood up to the gusts better than the more expensive metal bow umbrellas.

Hmmm…

Today I want you to do a “brain dump” on the subject of hot dog cart umbrellas. We’ll discuss it in Continue reading “Best Hot Dog Cart Umbrellas And Where To Get Them”

“Peace, love, and hot dogs.” – Darshan Ramanagoudra

I received an email a few days ago from a young entrepreneur in Bangalore India. Darshan purchased my Carts of Cash book and used the information to start a mobile hot dog biz along with some of his friends. It took off like a rocket. You’re going to be inspired by this story… Continue reading “Hot Dog Cart In India Allows Young Men To Start Successful Restaurant Chain”