It must be Spring, Andy is back with his hot dog cart “It’s officially Spring,” Ken Vampola said while sitting on a Main Street bench Friday afternoon. He wasn’t talking about blooming plants or Robins chirping, the judge was referring to the first day Andy Manes was peddling hot dogs on the corner of Sixth and Main streets. […]
I ran across a help wanted ad looking for someone to work a San Francisco hot dog stand. My interest was piqued by the starting wage they offered so I did a little research and discovered a very inspirational fact about the company - their annual earnings. If the figure I'm about to share with [...]
I got an email from a student of mine asking my opinion about cooking methods. Thought you could benefit from the answer… Q: “Steve, I bought your book etc. and have been listening to the cd’s on the way to & from work. I wish i’d have bought them sooner. I’m planning on purchasing a Top Dog hot dog cart and will have the capability of griddle “flattop” cooking. Don’t they taste better that way? Thanks, Dave J. – Dave’s Dogs” A: Hey Dave! Grilling and steamimg are two very different prep methods which produce very […]
Bert Martin, hoping to get a loan, sat down and handed over his business plan to the banker. The banker read the sheet of paper and took issue with only one part, at the very top. It was Martin’s goal: To make the best hot dog possible. “He reads that and goes, ‘Aww, a hot dog is just a hot dog,'” Martin recalled. “I said, ‘Oh, no, there’s good hot dogs, and there’s bad hot dogs – I don’t plan on selling bad ones.'” Martin got the loan and, in March 2007, opened Texas Style Hot Dogs, a stand he sets up either […]
From the Bandera Bulletin, By Jessica Hawley-Jerome – Managing Editor There’s nothing more American than a good old fashioned hot dog, or so the saying goes. Capitalizing on a need that would benefit both their family and hometown, Ben and Andrea Guajardo are representing county and country – one order at a time. […]
What procucts should you serve on your hot dog cart? Which brand of hot dog will sell the best? What kind of chips will make me the most money? Does it matter what kind of soda pop I stock on my cart? In this article I'm going to introduce you to an expert that I know. [...]
I think I’m seeing double… I got an email today from one of my customers, Jim Steffen of Ohio. Jim purchased my E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart Video and Plans Package and proceeded to build not one but two hot dog carts to be used in his new business. Jim was kind enough to send along several great pictures for us to look at. Awesome […]
O.K. Are you tired of hearing about “Let’s Be Frank”, the gourmet grass fed beef hot dog vendors? Neither am I. In fact, I am in awe of the massive grass roots style FREE advertising that these guys are receiving in the mainstream media as well as foodie blogs all over the internet. But remember this – you can manufacture all the buzz you want, but you must have a GREAT product in order to keep it going. Otherwise your fame (and fortune) will be short lived indeed. And just to make you even more jealous, here’s a spy photo of their menu. Check their prices! You gotta be good to pull that off. […]
We could all learn a lesson from the man they call "Cowboy". His kind words and reputation for helping those in need not only make the world a little better place, it's great for business. Be sure your customers think of you as a compassionate, helpful, and friendly person. It goes a long way! - [...]
