A Real Day in the Life of a Hot Dog Vendor / Concessionaire

A slightly more realistic look into a day in the life of a Hot Dog Vendor / concessionaire. 3 Mobile Events, and 2 Concessions Stands open on a busy 100 Degree Saturday in July!
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Trailer Info: 2018 Tiny Stream Trailer by CaliCarts Novato
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[@falloutpictures]

I used to be a vendor over a decade ago, had a great location on my local beach, but I rented to pay for my education and lately I've been thinking of vending again, and you might have persuaded me to go out and buy a cart and get back out there, I freaking miss it.

[@AnnroseMousyDelgado]

Thank You for your comment sky is the limit go for it

[@jaystechroom]

Nice! Loved the video and subscribed!

[@lanfordmims5080]

WoW!! Thanks so much for the detailed video I know it took a great deal of extra effort!just what I needed to understand. I hope to get a cart soon. Thank you also for the editing. No one realizes how much time and effort it takes to edit unless you’ve done it yourself! You have done a lot of work for our benefit. I just can’t thank you enough! By the way what is a Casper dog?( a foot long dog? Well take a rest you deserve it!

[@therealboondoggie]

Thanks for appreciating! I’m so glad someone out there is getting something out of it! A casper dog is a sausage with a lamb casing causing it to snap when you bite into it. It’s a very popular dog here in the SF Bay Area! Good luck with your cart!

[@israelcortes1305]

I love your videos !!!

[@geshaun1]

Nice setup!

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

Cool pop up shelter!

[@alwaysandforeverlimo]

Loved it 💯💥👍👏🏻

[@alectalkington2149]

Great job 👍 !!!

[@diecastmodelhub]

how well has that dual generator setup worked for you? I was thinking of doing two of those or the 9500.

[@jonnydanger7181]

You guys rock 🪨🤠💯

[@sherriewohlgemuth8899]

I enjoyed watching your video and also didn't mind the drive time. I am getting ready to start a small cart that needs so much fixing up. I am retired and am hoping to make money to supplement my Social Security in Oregon. It is a bit overwhelming to know how to get permitted. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated!!

[@therealboondoggie]

It’s totally overwhelming!! The best advice I have is do it one bite at a time. Even if it’s one page per day. They’re usually 10-20 page applications, and if you don’t have someone to answer all your questions it can be crippling. Print it all out, and answer all the questions you know, then take each one you don’t and tackle it one at a time until you’re done. Sometimes it takes days to weeks because you have to have another person or multiple people sign certain pages and you’re at the mercy of their schedule. The health dept is usually willing to help answer questions about specifics on the applications. Good luck!

[@marshallbloom8887]

We love your information videos. We live in Michigan and are preparing for a cart next spring. Where can we get a trailer like yours? Thanks Marshall and Karrie

[@therealboondoggie]

My builder is in Novato, CA, called CaliCarts! Closer to you however is a shop that does them called P&S trailer service. I don’t know anything about their pricing however.

[@dj...channel2549]

Good morning 🌞... and l just love hot dog especially Germany style hot dog 🌭

[@victorbenner539]

Nice video. There is a old saying "less is more" 😂. You should consider cutting down some on the driving video time. But don't cut it out entirely. Use it as some transition "B" roll. The scene you did backing up the cart into the parking lot in tight space was good video ( folks need to understand these are the kind of conditions you have to deal with. And speaking as a professional truck driver of 32 years you did a great job of backing that short little cart trailer. Well done.) Anyway in the last video of yours i mentioned the pickup was a little overkill for your foodtrailer. Was not meant as a criticism. The van was perfect for the cart and does look big enough for foodtrailer. Im curious, the foodtrailer looks like a Airstream. Did you get that new or did you do a remodel? Either way i very much like how it's put together and laid out. Have a great day. 😊

[@dannygamez9962]

Such a great video! I like how you use the plastic bags to hold and warm up the chili. Can you put up a link to those? Thanks.

[@therealboondoggie]

Hey Danny! These are the ones we use. DayMark Steam Pan Liner, 24" x 17", for 1/2 Size Pans (Pack of 250) www.amazon.com/dp/B00ESH68PC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_JJN11WPR06371CHKPZ5K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@therealboondoggie We will definitely be investing in these. Do you have an Amazon store account?

[@therealboondoggie]

@@Zizzyyzz Like a business account? We only have a personal but might be a good idea to get a business one!

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@therealboondoggie Being an Amazon Business Affiliate so the products you provide links for will result in a well-earned commission. Here's more info in case you haven't already set it up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHyoppWXoZyLbdE We are frequent Amazon shoppers and would be happy to shop using whatever link(s) you share. 🌞

[@therealboondoggie]

@@Zizzyyzz You are a GIFT! Thank you for this! I’ll check it out!

[@richardlay1492]

How many trailers fo you have

[@leslielimon5307]

Awesome video! Question how did you get employees you trust? Once it got busy and how did you go about payments if you don’t mind me asking!?

[@therealboondoggie]

I started with friends, and teenagers of friends and good people I knew. I live in a small-ish town, where everyone knows everyone, so thankfully it’s not too hard for me to trust my employees. Also, they see it as a fun job and tell all their friends, we get quite a few applications! But there are a few ways to keep them honest. Cameras (which you would need a wifi hotspot for) and cash management through your payment system. I use square, and with that I can enter a starting amount, and I know how much is supposed to be there at the end of the shift based on the report. (I make sure they know about that, and check it in front of them, so they know I’m paying attention to our accuracy with cash) And of course, work closely with them for their first few shifts, get a feel for their character, build your relationship, and you should be able to trust your instincts about whether or not you can trust them. As for payment system, we started by adding two extra phone lines (with wifi) to our cell phone plan, and used simple square hardware with old cell phones we had laying around. We upgraded to a square terminal for one location. (Love it!!) and then ultimately bought the square POS system for our store. All devices can take payment and track separately, seamlessly. Hope that helps!

[@smartwhiteslw5335]

Good stuff. I'm starting my hot dog cart January 2 2022

[@therealboondoggie]

Good luck!!

[@smartwhiteslw5335]

@@therealboondoggie thank you so much. I was on the edge of selling my cart but people keep low balling. So I decided to keep it. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule I'm a super fan.

[@phillipwoltz1169]

Where did you get that security cage for your generator ?

[@therealboondoggie]

I had it custom built by a welder in town.

[@nmr3647]

Oh wow. How many trailers do you have? Do you go year round or just during the summer?

[@therealboondoggie]

Two! Plus three concessions stands and a store! We are busy year round, with a slow period of about a month between Christmas and the end of January.

[@nmr3647]

@@therealboondoggie so inspirational. I was selling food before. I was doing grilled wraps and burgers and potatoes....illegally 😬🤣 but my joint was jumping and then my dad got sick so I had to come to New York right before covid hit. Still here and worked for Amazon until I got injured. Suddenly I was like I want to sell friggin hotdogs and hamburgers. I make a mean smash burger and homemade coney. My chili is fye and I make great southern style sweet coleslaw. Do you do toppings? Anyway, so, I started watching vids and ran into yours and it's just inspiring me to keep pressing and make this happen when I go back home to Mississippi. And do it legally of course bc I know I'm going to retire on this with the Lord guiding me. Blessings and continued success for you.

[@therealboondoggie]

@@nmr3647 We do a bunch at our store! That sounds great!! We started small and built from there, but you can definitely fast track it with a decent truck and a broader menu! Good luck to you!!

[@martymarr8307]

Where did u buy the cart at? Also same question for the trailer lol

[@therealboondoggie]

The Cart was a Craigslist Find, and trailer I purchased from CaliCarts! I think they’re on Facebook, you might be able to find them on Google.

[@martymarr8307]

@@therealboondoggie thank you

[@genemontano432]

What brand is your cooler that is electronic with buttons on top side of cooler

[@therealboondoggie]

I want to say alpicool? But there are a bunch of good ones on Amazon.

[@nicolecaruso6713]

I have a hot dog cart, just curious how much did you pay for that trailer?

[@therealboondoggie]

I think about 35K

[@alexpadilla4329]

It is me from the ice cream shop

[@seanstevens4925]

need quieter generator !

[@sergioarana1707]

How much was ur hot dog trailer if u dnt mind me asking

[@therealboondoggie]

Somewhere between $35k and $40K after all said and done.

[@shellducker7078]

What's the stuff you put in hotdog water?

[@therealboondoggie]

Beef bullion.. they’re called dirty water dogs!

[@wolfiewolf-or9fd]

Was it a hot dog for lunch? 😂

[@BigBumbo]

Glizzy girl

[@phillipwoltz1169]

How big is your trailer?

[@therealboondoggie]

12 ft inside, 18 from tongue to bumper.

[@louisenoble958]

What size is your trailer?

[@therealboondoggie]

12’ X 8’

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

What is the full name on trailer?

[@therealboondoggie]

It’s a tiny stream!

[@lgciverson3]

Ronnie?

[@tonykartracer8032]

She works hard for dat money!

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

Called dirty water dogs here.

[@therealboondoggie]

That’s what we call them here too. 😎

[@auggier5729]

For me, working with you for free to learn what you do will be a pleasure🖐🙏

[@jamesford7182]

Either equalize the volume level between the music and your recordings or just don't use it. Personally, I didn't come to see a music video.