tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post4872742047816433339..comments2023-07-22T18:12:39.869-04:00Comments on The Hot Dog Truck: So you wanna be a hot dog man?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post-13508074958604806512007-03-17T09:07:00.000-04:002007-03-17T09:07:00.000-04:00Hi,I am interested in getting started in the hot d...Hi,<br><br>I am interested in getting started in the hot dog business. Im in Long Island NY, I am looking at several trucks this weekend. I was told the truck is doing between 200-350 per is that a average days income?<br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Larry <br>lnsmktg@aol.comLarrywww.funhomebusiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post-68970948481494142242007-03-17T09:50:08.819-04:002007-03-17T09:50:08.819-04:00"Doing $200-350 a day" is open to interp..."Doing $200-350 a day" is open to interpretation. Is that total sales? Profit? Number of Dogs?<br><br>A quality hotdog (you can go cheap, but a quality dog will earn you a loyal clientelle and more money in the long run-anyone can make a crappy hot dog; if you plan on working the same spot all the time go for QUALITY), dressed with mustard, relish and onion breaks down like this:<br><br>bun: $0.10 each<br><br>dog: $0.30<br><br>condiments:$0.05<br><br>small ware: $0.05<br><br>TOTAL: $0.50<br><br>Sell 100 dogs for $1.50, make $100, <br>200 sold = $200 etc. Fool around with different prices etc. You'll also make a few bucks on soda's, chips, etc. Plus you should have other items too (my Cranberry Walnut Chicken salad is a big seller as is the chili)<br><br>Remember, the guy selling you the truck wants to sell the truck so its possible he'll inflate his stats! You most likely won't blow the sales out the first few days or even weeks until word gets out that you serve a good product.<br><br>If you work the same spot every day (my method) you need a lot of foot traffic and/or a lot of vehicle traffic and PARKING!<br><br>If you serve a quality product, have fair prices and have some personality, you'll gain a loyal following-people will even buy dogs during a N'or easter! <br><br>If you plan to work events and festivals, you have the potential to make much more in a day. My experience is with the single location for the most part, but a good "extra gig" every once in a while boosts the bottom line!<br><br>Keep us posted on your purchase and business!hotdogmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post-78974577007293908102007-05-08T00:06:00.000-04:002007-05-08T00:06:00.000-04:00Great site! Really a wealth of information and ent...Great site! Really a wealth of information and entertaining! So I'm a lawyer who has had it with law and want to buy a hot dog truck. I have looked at a bunch of old trucks with 100,000 miles or more..some with new engines. Do you think it is a mistake to buy one of these old trucks with a lot of miles on it? How many miles did your truck have on it when you purchased it? ---DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post-49108618822342564622007-05-08T01:20:16.430-04:002007-05-08T01:20:16.430-04:00My Truck runs, but I haven't moved it in over ...My Truck runs, but I haven't moved it in over a year! I wouldn't want to drive it.<br><br>If you plan on driving it around, have a mechanic check it thouroughly. <br><br>If you are going to be in the same place every day and you can leave the truck there, sound mechanicals are less neccessary.<br><br>If you really want to do it, nail down locations and make sure what you are purchasing meets the health codes BEFORE buying.hotdogmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post-31939711630202216442007-08-05T14:22:00.000-04:002007-08-05T14:22:00.000-04:00Hi!! So I'm in the process of taking the steps...Hi!! So I'm in the process of taking the steps to open up my own mobile kitchen. I will be located across from a train station. I'm just waiting on the Health Dept, to contact me and let me know what the specifications are. I've been looking at financing a trailer or truck. I'm not sure what kind of power source I need and how to deal with the water and wastewater tanks. Any advice>??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post-56448296129365622002007-08-05T16:28:52.802-04:002007-08-05T16:28:52.802-04:00Many mobile kitchens will have a special power hoo...Many mobile kitchens will have a special power hookup that powers the entire setup through one plug, whether it is electrically supplied or via a generator. Check with who you are buying from for the power specs. You may want to consider a generator-but get a QUIET ONE!<br><br>If you need to bring electric power to your site, you'll either need access to an existing power source or you'll need to contact your local power company to arrange access. Many mobile operators in my area have a power source brought right to a telephone pole. Check with your local power company for options and costs.<br><br>As for water, you'll most likely have a freshwater tank which you can fill with a hose. You may also have a separate tank for hot water depending on the layout. Waste water or "grey water" will be collected in a separate tank. As long as you aren't using any nasty chemicals, you can water your own garden with this water!hotdogmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post-43149318688814150032007-10-29T11:20:00.000-04:002007-10-29T11:20:00.000-04:00Hi,Can the hot dog business be used for good?I'...Hi,<br><br>Can the hot dog business be used for good?<br><br>I'd love for you to come and see an entirely new approach to helping people through business. Our blog helps to financially support and fund a small business in a developing country, each and every day. In return for this all we ask is for people, just like you, to donate a business idea that we post. Those business ideas are made available for free on the site to help spark the imagination of budding entrepreneurs. 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So don't miss seeing that, subscribe to our free RSS feed or daily email while you are on the site.<br><br>I'd like to leave you with a big virtual hug as a thank you for your time and hopefully your donation of a business idea.<br><br>Steve<br><br>Site Link: http://businessideaoftheday.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post-89371568493327814542007-12-02T22:46:00.000-05:002007-12-02T22:46:00.000-05:00So rather than give up my locations, I'll ask ...So rather than give up my locations, I'll ask a general question. I live in a VERY high traffic but rural area where the town rolls up the streets at 10pm, BUT the area hotels are sold out every weekend. My thought is getting a few carts (the basics) and putting them at each hotel from 10pm to 3am each Fri/Sat (As a Hotelier I can also say that it is the #1 request after 11pm is "Who delivers". Any feedback or thoughts for me??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965261216130713923.post-73187621682660361692007-12-02T23:00:26.993-05:002007-12-02T23:00:26.993-05:00Find out what you need for permitting and get the ...Find out what you need for permitting and get the location wrapped up-then worry about getting "the basics" together. <br><br>Why the hell would you want to be up at 3 AM selling hot dogs?<br><br>:ophotdogmannoreply@blogger.com