How Much Can You Earn Hot Dog Vending

February 15th, 2010 1 Comment

For so little start up cash, you could really start generating a fantastic income in a very short space of time.  Another great thing is that it’s a cash basis business, so you won’t have to worry about people not paying you for months on end, but really – what can you earn…

Two Franks at Katz's
Creative Commons License photo credit: j_bary

A single person running a single cart – you can generate $500 or more a day if you have the right location.  The cost of running your business including your propane tanks and stock is 30% of your income.  This means that you make a pretty good profit of each and every hot dog that you sell and as there are over 60 hot dogs eaten by each US citizen every year – there’s no end to the customers. – You’ve just got to be in front of them!

Keeping Costs Down!

If you want to keep your costs to a minimum and still maintain excellent quality, then its a good idea to get a little insider information.

There are ways to get yourself a free concessionary kitchen as well as being able to find quality produce at a very low price.  You can reduce the cost of your cart purchase by knowing where to look and what to look for and of course, you need to have a quality product with additional produce available for your clients to buy.

Getting Profits Up!

Knowing how to upsell, and knowing which licenses and permits you need without having to do all the research yourself is definatley going to cut your learning curve right down.  There are guys in the industry that are making $300,000 a year from hot dogs, so can you and I

Read More »

Where To Find The Best Carts

February 15th, 2010 No Comments

No matter what type of catering van you are looking for, you will want to find the right one at the right price.

Don’t buy new if you are just starting out!

The best way to start out is to start cheap.  You’ll begin to make an income no matter what kind of stand you have and the great thing about this industry is that you can sell you stand on at any time as there are thousands of people looking for good quality concession carts and hot dog stands.

So where do you look for the best second hand ones – well Craigslist is a great place to start.  There are also a number of online vending forums that will have a few on offer.  Another way to search online is to put in online classifieds.  This generally pulls up the most popular including Craigslist and Backpages.

super-deluxe-teardrop-trailerEbay is also another great option.  If you want to think a little outside of the box, you could purchase a classic tearshaped trailer and convert it – this sort of thing draws a lot of attention and could be a real crowd puller.

What about Brand New Carts?

There are so many great places to find new carts if you have the money and know what kind of vending is going to suit you the best.

When buying new take into consideration that your catering van needs to cater for your needs as well as those of the cutomer.  Depending on the type of weather you are likely to encounter and how many hours of direct sunlight you are going to experience are all factors to consider.

You also want to make sure that you have good lock and go facilities in case you need to make a quick dash to the bathroom, that’s if you don’t have someone who can stand in for you.  Thinking about all this is vital before you spend a lot of money.

For all the info you need on

buying the right cart – click here.

Read More »

How Easy Is It To Start Hot Dog Vending

February 15th, 2010 2 Comments

Really, How Easy is It To Start?

When I first thought of the idea of starting a hot dog stand, I really just wanted to make some money until I got another job. I thought that if I had a hotdog stand, I could go on interviews anytime as my hours would be my own and with just a small start up cost – it really seemed like a no brainer.

I’ve never done anything like this before, so I thought I should do some research and everywhere I looked, I saw this guy, Perry’s guide to starting your own hot dog stand. There were loads of people talking about it, so I decided the investment might be worth the money. There was also a 60 day money back guarantee, so if it didn’t live up to the promises, I could get my money back.

In D.C. - 15
Creative Commons License photo credit: Garyisajoke

I bought it, I read it and then I did it. Just two and a half weeks later, I was selling hot dogs, hamburgers, sodas and sweets. The best part of the book was that it included stuff I wouldn’t even have thought about. It did include all the legal stuff and the permits needed, but it was other stuff like the psychology of selling that I new nothing about.

Since starting this business six months ago, I’ve been on eight interviews, but I don’t really want just any job anymore. I’m making enough money to cover my living expenses and although it’s cold right now and working in the cold is hard, it’s so much better than not working at all.

I don’t know how long it will take for me to get a really good job, but I work for myself right now which is great. I have found a location that works so well, it was one of the locations that Perry suggested in his book – again that I wouldn’t have thought of and I can do this for as long as it takes.

Click here to get your copy – Today!

Read More »

Privacy Policy

February 15th, 2010 2 Comments

Web Site Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Terms

By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trade mark law.

2. Use License

  1. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on Hot Dog Vending’s web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
    1. modify or copy the materials;
    2. use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
    3. attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Hot Dog Vending’s web site;
    4. remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
    5. transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.
  2. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Hot Dog Vending at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.

3. Disclaimer

  1. The materials on Hot Dog Vending’s web site are provided “as is”. Hot Dog Vending makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, Hot Dog Vending does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

4. Limitations

In no event shall Hot Dog Vending or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Hot Dog Vending’s Internet site, even if Hot Dog Vending or a Hot Dog Vending authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.

5. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on Hot Dog Vending’s web site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Hot Dog Vending does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. Hot Dog Vending may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. Hot Dog Vending does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.

6. Links

Hot Dog Vending has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Hot Dog Vending of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user’s own risk.

7. Site Terms of Use Modifications

Hot Dog Vending may revise these terms of use for its web site at any time without notice. By using this web site you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

8. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Hot Dog Vending’s web site shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

General Terms and Conditions applicable to Use of a Web Site.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. The following outlines our privacy policy.

  • Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected.
  • We will collect and use of personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law.
  • We will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
  • We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.
  • Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.
  • We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.
  • We will make readily available to customers information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.

We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.

p>Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

Read More »
Subscribe to RSS Feed Follow me on Twitter!