Ever walk down the street and get the urge to eat something because of the smell of that food cooking? Well that's what it takes to be successful. 1) Make sure your food smells real good. That's what attracts customers. 2) Make sure you locate your cart somewhere that has a lot of foot traffic but few stragglers. You want people to pass by your cart, smell the yummy food, buy something then keep going. You don't want a crowed of people that distract potential customers from getting to your cart.
It's not the hot dog that sells. Of course the hot dog builds repeat business and for that we are thankful. It's the cleanliness of your cart and your service that makes the difference. Cleanliness is a given, but how often to you grab lunch for $5 and have great service? When was the last time you were asked how your day was? And actually had the person care and remember how your day was the next time you visited?
of course you're not going to get Rich over Night ..but u can make alot of money to get u their when u have true freedom from working a boring everyday job and u don't have to answer to anyone or ask for time off....if u have you're freedom to be you're own boss than u may not be Rich but have in g Freedom can make u feel Rich and when u feel Rich theirs Nothing like it
Aa One case of food poisoning could destroy your business, some people will let it go, others will create a Facebook page to bash you and stand near your business with a sign for two weeks straight.
The one thing I hear consistently is a good quality product. I would love to sell a great dog like Vienna Beef or Red Hot Chicago, but seems like I am always up against folks selling Gordon's Food Service Hot dogs and buns. Cheap and disgusting but high profit. I would love to be able to do a Chicago style dog. Here in the Midwest rural communities it's rough.
these tips all sound like a given, what I would have like to known is? How did you make a profit and how long 1 yr, 2 yr, 5 yrs? Are you making it or just barely hanging in there after all these years? Do you make enough for health insurance, make your house payment or house rent, pay for your car, or to pay back the people that convince you to get into the hot dog business? How do you keep hot quality if food costs go up? things like that thanks for your UA-cam site, I like it
Like the consistency guy . What I find is the hardest thing ,trying to find a good pitch I'm still looking and when I find somewhere I think maybe ok , our local council / highways don't seem to know who the roads belong to for you to get permission . I can see why people just park up but I'd like to do it right .
I have a cart across from Duke Hospital in Durham, NC. I sell a quality dog with fresh condiments. I have my share to johnny-come-lately come and try to steal my business away. They never last even when they sell cheaper dogs at lower prices. Customers appreciate quality and my motto ism "I have the best hot dogs in town!" I would encourage you to sell the best hot dog you can at a fair price.
Hi! I'm starting out a hot dog business in upstate NY. Any specifications that I must follow so that my small hot dog cart meets approval? Like how many sinks it needs? Thank you! I don't know what I should buy. Using A Chevy Cobalt 2007.
you love dogs why did you stop after 6 years. did you make a profit if not is that why you stoped. do you have any videos you can share with us followers of the self aclaimed HOTDOGMAN when you were selling hotdogs.i enjoy your videos and the dogs you rate i love my perros to thank you
el caco That’s a silly question, and not at all pertinent. The question you should be asking yourself is, “how much can I make selling hotdogs?” And before you consider answering you need to ask yourself, “what will my startup costs be?” And “Where would I put my cart and how much would that cost me?” As well as “Do I have the finances to carry me through any slumps, like a covid shutdown?”
Alex-898 First, it was about hotdogs, not burgers. Second, drink profits are 50¢ to $1.75 ea. Third, you aren’t making all your money on one sale (any more than there are over 68,000 7-11 locations because you bought a big gulp and some red vines once), you are making money over the course of days, weeks, months, years..... If you sell 200 dogs and 150 drinks on a good day, making $1.50 per dog and $1.00 per drink profits, than you made $450.00 that day (minus prorated costs of purchase of the cart, propane refills, permits, etc.).... this is NOT rocket science!
Ever walk down the street and get the urge to eat something because of the smell of that food cooking? Well that's what it takes to be successful. 1) Make sure your food smells real good. That's what attracts customers. 2) Make sure you locate your cart somewhere that has a lot of foot traffic but few stragglers. You want people to pass by your cart, smell the yummy food, buy something then keep going. You don't want a crowed of people that distract potential customers from getting to your cart.
Don't click the link to the website, it contains malware, 2 of my programs popped up a warning
It's not the hot dog that sells. Of course the hot dog builds repeat business and for that we are thankful. It's the cleanliness of your cart and your service that makes the difference. Cleanliness is a given, but how often to you grab lunch for $5 and have great service? When was the last time you were asked how your day was? And actually had the person care and remember how your day was the next time you visited?
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of course you're not going to get Rich over Night ..but u can make alot of money to get u their when u have true freedom from working a boring everyday job and u don't have to answer to anyone or ask for time off....if u have you're freedom to be you're own boss than u may not be Rich but have in g Freedom can make u feel Rich and when u feel Rich theirs Nothing like it
Cleanliness , priority one.
Aa
One case of food poisoning could destroy your business, some people will let it go, others will create a Facebook page to bash you and stand near your business with a sign for two weeks straight.
THANK YOU
Everyone is so kind
I don't get what's hard with selling hotdogs, you just find a good location, be friendly to people.
Yeah go try it. That should work with all business but 90% fail miserably in under a year.
@@oldironsides4107 Did they all find a good location and be friendly to people?
@Jesse Limit menu items, and there's always time to be friendly to people. Customers can forgive a lot if they're being treated well.
Nothing worthwhile comes easy.
If it was easy everyone would do it
The one thing I hear consistently is a good quality product. I would love to sell a great dog like Vienna Beef or Red Hot Chicago, but seems like I am always up against folks selling Gordon's Food Service Hot dogs and buns. Cheap and disgusting but high profit. I would love to be able to do a Chicago style dog. Here in the Midwest rural communities it's rough.
3:19 I had one of his dogs in RI, it was one of the best dogs I have ever had!
That's exactly who I'm trying to look up....do u know the name of his biz?
@@msbscott4277 man, been 5 years, and I STILL ain’t find that guy.
these tips all sound like a given, what I would have like to known is? How did you make a profit and how long 1 yr, 2 yr, 5 yrs? Are you making it or just barely hanging in there after all these years? Do you make enough for health insurance, make your house payment or house rent, pay for your car, or to pay back the people that convince you to get into the hot dog business? How do you keep hot quality if food costs go up?
things like that
thanks for your UA-cam site, I like it
No answers yet after seven years
@@summerfunrides 8 now lol.
If they are doing it for that many years then it must be good.
Like the consistency guy .
What I find is the hardest thing ,trying to find a good pitch
I'm still looking and when I find somewhere I think maybe ok , our local council / highways don't seem to know who the roads belong to for you to get permission . I can see why people just park up but I'd like to do it right .
I have a cart across from Duke Hospital in Durham, NC. I sell a quality dog with fresh condiments. I have my share to johnny-come-lately come and try to steal my business away. They never last even when they sell cheaper dogs at lower prices. Customers appreciate quality and my motto ism "I have the best hot dogs in town!" I would encourage you to sell the best hot dog you can at a fair price.
Good advice because I want to get my own food truck.. thanks
Lower the music over you as you talk, I found it distracting and couldn't hear you. Information was great!
Drop that Loud music
make a great hotdogs STAND pay a worker with minimum wage BAM NOW U ARE A TRUE ENTREPRENEUR
Being nice,good hot dog,location and work is a good thing
Great job! Thank you for sharing...
Learn from Macdonalds good taste is not guarantee if you know how sell it
Vienna beef in Chicago has some sort of training program now.
Great video man. I appreciate the information
Miss you being out there!
my background is on my hot dog stories site in the About section
Casey's has awesome dogs!
"Customasawn'tgointaknowwhahtafindia"
lol
Hi! I'm starting out a hot dog business in upstate NY. Any specifications that I must follow so that my small hot dog cart meets approval? Like how many sinks it needs? Thank you! I don't know what I should buy. Using A Chevy Cobalt 2007.
How did it go?
Meant to say "How do you keep up your Hot Dog Meat quality if your food costs go up? and lastly "When should you throw in the towel"?
good job making this
I wanna start a franchise in Mexico, but away from the stereotype of the cart hot dog, I mean many recipes, is that possible?, any ideas? recipes?
el caco Yes and the knowledge
Learn to make a Chicago hot dog.
if it isnt an all beef weiner it isnt high quality
I worked at a coney in the Detroit area growing up and they use beef & pork dogs. They were delicious.
I prefer pork and chicken dogs myself. You know hot dogs aren't originally supposed to be beef right? they originally were made with pork products.
@@sergeantseven4240 yep. Chicken to me has no flavor. Pork & beef I love but a lot of people won't eat pork these days.
That's YOUR opinion.
Wayne Novotny they think pork is dirty meat. I love pork.
What's the best hotdog?
Tex Barry's coney island in Attleboro! They're the best dogs around!
Great video, thanks for sharing.
you love dogs why did you stop after 6 years. did you make a profit if not is that why you stoped. do you have any videos you can share with us followers of the self aclaimed HOTDOGMAN when you were selling hotdogs.i enjoy your videos and the dogs you rate i love my perros to thank you
I better have my tea before I go out then 😳😳😳
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Was that Gene Simmons at 2.39?
Sean O'Rourke I thought so too lol
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thanks hot dog man !!!
are there any big franchises other than carts?, something like chilis?
No
Everyday
Dogs...I like 'em !
how much can you earn selling hot dogs?
el caco
That’s a silly question, and not at all pertinent. The question you should be asking yourself is, “how much can I make selling hotdogs?” And before you consider answering you need to ask yourself, “what will my startup costs be?” And “Where would I put my cart and how much would that cost me?” As well as “Do I have the finances to carry me through any slumps, like a covid shutdown?”
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your music is way extra
btw, that's not a good thing
whatter
Successful?? Just make 2 dollar profits on burgers!! 😂😂😂
Alex-898
First, it was about hotdogs, not burgers.
Second, drink profits are 50¢ to $1.75 ea.
Third, you aren’t making all your money on one sale (any more than there are over 68,000 7-11 locations because you bought a big gulp and some red vines once), you are making money over the course of days, weeks, months, years.....
If you sell 200 dogs and 150 drinks on a good day, making $1.50 per dog and $1.00 per drink profits, than you made $450.00 that day (minus prorated costs of purchase of the cart, propane refills, permits, etc.).... this is NOT rocket science!