You Can Build Your Own Hot Dog Cart

People who start hot dog businesses tend to be entrepreneurial and independent. Owning your own hot dog business is truly symbolic of the American Dream- it's a heck of a lot of fun too! I know myself and other hot dog vendors I speak to, gain a lot of satisfaction from owning their own hot dog business.

Building something yourself can bring the same satisfaction. Now, you can build your own hot dog cart and save thousands of dollars over purchasing a new or even a used cart. Building your own cart also allows you to tweak the design to the exact specifications for your local health department.


If you are interested in building your own hot dog cart, read about starting Your Own Hot Dog Business first!

Sib's Lunch Truck is FOR SALE

One of the reasons a lot of people stop by the Hot Dog Truck dot com is they are thinking of buying a used hot dog truck. I have free ads for anyone looking to sell a hot dog cart, trailer or truck on THIS PAGE. The ads don't stay up there for long, because a free ad on the Hot Dog Truck usually means you can sell your used hot dog truck fast.

I got a call from Sylvia "Sib" Pratt today. After 23 years as Metrowest's premier Hot Dog Woman, she has decided to retire (her husband is putting some pressure on her too).

That means she is selling her hot dog truck.

There are some pictures of Sib's Lunch Truck on Hot Dog Stories.

She is offering location assistance for this truck: for 16 of her 23 years in the biz, her truck has been located in front of Loring Arena in Framingham. This is a GREAT location. There is youth hockey year round at the facility and in the warmer months there is youth baseball, football and soccer at the adjacent fields. The location is next to a large school bus company and is on a well traveled route. Heck, Sib was there for 16 years- it is a GOOD LOCATION. The truck itself is in good running condition and will pass Framingham BOH inspection (Sib has offered to assist the buyer with navigating the permitting process as well).

You could run this truck at this location well into the fall (even all winter if you are a hearty soul) and make some good coin-even with a somewhat late start.

I will post more details as I get them, but for now, check out the pics on Hot Dog Stories.

If you are interested in learning more, contact me at Hotdogman @ The Hot Dog Truck dot com and I will connect you with Sib.

Hot Diggity Dogs on Cape Cod is FOR SALE

A very cool little Hot Dog Joint on Cape Cod- Hot Diggity Dogs- is FOR SALE! This could be an excellent opportunity for the right person. Here's the Craigslist Ad.

If this were a bit closer to home.......

New Carts

A lot of people come to this site looking for information about starting a hot dog business. There are over 1,500 entries here, so without some site navigation, it can get tricky sometimes. That's why I started one of my other sites, How to Start a Hot Dog Business- to make it easier for wanna-be hotdogmen and women to get information.

Even so, The Hot Dog Truck: the "Life and Times of a Hotdogman," includes some good stuff.

One of the things about being "The Hotdogman" is I get the opportunity to interact with people in the industry. Whether it's vendors, authors, or manufacturers of Hot Dog Carts, I seem to know a few people in the biz.

I have seen many carts "on the street" being used by real vendors- like the folks at Jeannie's Weenies in Holliston, MA. They have a good looking rig. Check out Jeannie's Weenies on Hot Dog Stories to see a real life vendor who has some good insights. There are lots of Hot Dog Biz start-up stories on Hot Dog Stories.

Now I preach trying to find bargains in used equipment-there are a lot of them out there. Just like a car though, THERE'S NOTHING LIKE GOING NEW. I haven't bought a new car in ten years: I just traded in my last new "car" (a 1999 minivan) for a used convertible last spring. I LOVE the convertible. Going from a minivan to a convertible was, in itself, a HUGE change- just like going into business for yourself is.

One of the most appealing things about starting a hot dog business is the low cost of entry. A BRAND NEW HOT DOG CART costs FAR less than a high mileage used car. When you're talking about your business, if you can afford to go new, you should do it. A shiny new rig is appealing to customers. If it gets a little worn down over the years, that's OK-you'll have an established business and a little "weathering" adds character. When you are new to the hot dog business, first impressions count and nothing gives a better first impression, other than delicious hot dogs, than a clean and shiny new hot dog cart. If you're in business long enough to bust one of these carts up from over use, buying a new one shouldn't be an issue- these babies last for years.

I'll be honest with you, there's not a whole heck of a lot of difference between different hot dog carts. They're all DOT approved (they couldn't sell them as trailers if they weren't), they're all made of stainless steel, they all offer options, and they all have schematic drawings you can download to present to your local Board of Health. Local Board of Health approval of your cart is the FIRST thing you should acquire- even before you buy a cart.

If you're going to go new, you want to look for 3 things: quality, service, and price. Those three things add up to VALUE. DreamMaker Hot Dog Carts provides VALUE to the purchaser of a new hot dog cart. They're definitely quality hot dog carts- I know, I've seen them being built. I know they provide  top notch service. In my own dealings with them, they've been prompt, fair, and courteous-those are three very important things! As far as price goes,  DreamMaker Hot Dog Carts  are very competitively priced. You can get a brand new, loaded Riverside Cart for less than $5,000. All that adds up to a good VALUE! I I were buying a new cart, I wouldn't consider anything but a DreamMaker. The best thing is, they are 100% MADE IN THE USA! If you are considering purchasing a new cart elsewhere, ASK IF THEY ARE MADE IN THE USA, many cart manufacturers IMPORT FROM CHINA.

You can get a $100 coupon towards the purchase of a cart from  DreamMaker Hot Dog Carts  when you order the HotDogBiz101 course. The course is only $94, so you actually pocket 6 bucks! Even without the coupon, this course is worth 20 times what you pay for it.

Do yourself a favor. If you're going to buy a new hot dog cart, get a cart from  DreamMaker Hot Dog Carts. See their operation for yourself:

Hot Dog Cart and Trailer FOR SALE

As a new feature on the Hot Dog Truck, I am listing used hot dog trucks, carts and trailers for sale. Listings are FREE- email hotdogman@thehotdogtruck.com to set up YOUR FREE LISTING if you'd like to post your hot dog truck, cart or trailer for sale.

OLD LISTINGS

HOT DOG / LUNCH TRUCK FOR SALE

Ocean Gate, NJ

$ 11,900.00

TRUCK OFFERS: Outdoor accessible Coffee Maker
Warming Oven
Griddle and BBQ Grill
Hot Dog Station and Condiment Warmers (steam station)
Refrigerator (floor unit)
Two Large Serving Windows
Two outer Accessible Shelves for Snacks & Sandwiches etc.
Large Built-In Cooler Outside under Shelves
Two Sky Lights and Vent Hood over Grill
Three Sinks and Built-In Water Tank with Supply Lines to Sinks & Coffee Unit
Built-In Propane Tank underneath Truck
Stainless Steel Interior Counters and Shelves.
INCLUDED:
A Frame Road Sign
Cash Draw
Utensils, Two Cutting Boards, Coffee Pot & Filters, Coffee Cups & Lids.
50 ft Potable Water Hoses.
Full Tank of Propane

Email me for more pictures, or to come see the truck!


SOLD!

YOUR CART, TRAILER OR TRUCK COULD BE ADVERTISED HERE FOR FREE! EMAIL your ad to hotdogman@thehotdogtruck.com

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Hot Dog Trucks for Sale

USED HOT DOG TRUCK LINKS:

To see what is currently for sale on Thehotdogtruck.com, click HERE


Here's a few of places to find used hot dog carts, trucks and trailers online. There are many more, but these sites consistently have listings:

Custom Concessions
VendingTrucks.com
RunWalkJog.com
ConcessionTrailers.com
CateringTruck.com
UsedHotDogCarts.net

Besides these links, eBay always has a lot of listings and you can sometimes find some on your local Craigslist. And when all else fails, JUST F@#$ing Google it.

Also be on the lookout in your community for trucks for sale that don't make it to "the internets."

This is also where I will post, free of charge, any ad for a used hot dog truck, trailer or cart.

Email your ad with photos and contact information to hotdogman@thehotdogtruck.com and I'll post it here FREE!

Google "Hot Dog Truck" and here's where you'll land! Why not put YOUR AD for a used Hot Dog Truck on the top of the Google search engine page?

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