Hot Dog Cart | How I turn $200 into $1000 EVERY WEEK!!

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What I use for Hot Dogging!
Small Condiment tongs
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Dogging tongs
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Chili/Cheese Spoon
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Condiment tray
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Umbrella Lights
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What I use to Record Videos: Samsung Galaxy Cell Phone
Handheld tripod
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Ring light
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Go Pro
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Laundromat Automation:
This is the exact stuff that I purchased to automate my Laundromat.
My store is 2100 square ft. If you have a bigger store than mine, you might want to add a second set of speakers. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have questions!
In-ceiling Speakers
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Amplifier
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Power adapter for amplifier
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Speaker wire
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Amazon echo dot
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3.5mm Audio wire for Dot to amp
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If you're feeling froggy and want to change your lighting so you can control and automate it remotely with your cell phone through your echo dot,
I completely replaced all of the light fixtures in my mat with these shop lights
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And I put this light switch in my bathroom so I can turn the lights off remotely with alexa when a customer leaves the lights on...
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Security:
Ring Alarm
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Ring Camaras with Spotlight
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Ring Indoor Cam:
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Ring Motion Detector (automate bathroom light to turn off after 2 minutes of no motion)
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Ring Door/Window sensor (For use on any windows/Doors, as well as arcade games, vending machines, TV, Change Machines
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#LaundromatBusiness #HotDogCart #PassiveIncome

[@BensCarts]

Great info brother!

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

Mr. BEN!! The Man. The Myth. The Legend! Thanks for all of the info and inspiration that you share, sir!

[@MacDaddysDawgz]

I started 5 Months ago with a used cart after watching Ben's videos and doing a ton of research for Months before that. I have made enough now to buy a used 2011 Ford E150 Van to tow the cart, stow all the stuff like my tables and coolers and what not as well as extra sodas, chips, etc., but I honestly wish I'd bought a cart 20 plus years ago instead of killing myself working 50 plus hours at my other jobs over the years. I make more money than I ever have, and it's increasing weekly, and I work about 4-5 hours a day. You can't beat that! I'm still working 6 days a week only because I'm greedy and want to make more money to expand more, but to be honest I can work 3 or 4 days a week and easily pay my bills and be happy. Thank you Ben and to you too Dan for your videos and insight! I wouldn't be where I am now without either of you guys ... many thanks!

[@lotuselise1721]

Any pointers for me i want yo start my own business like u ?

[@evergreatest1731]

@@lotuselise1721 same

[@Fatboy-dt8bf]

I learned everything I know from Ben!!! Watched his videos AND read his book "Hotdogs Saved My Life"!!! I make about $1200 a week, 3 days a week, no fairs, no parties, just sitting up at a popular gas station!! Boom!!

[@lotuselise1721]

Where do u purchase most of the items ?

[@SeetheSilo]

Most people would have quit finding out about the other vendor in your district, but you thought outside the box and got your dream up and running. Inspiring stuff. Subscribed! Ben Wilson is from Tennessee and has a great KZbin channel and a book that started me out slinging dogs, called "Hot Dogs Saved My Life." Very informative.

[@falloutpictures]

Great info, I used to lease a cart when I was in college and sat right outside a bar on friday and saturday nights. I've been settled into my career for a while and ready to go back to slinging dogs. It payed my way through college and I always had cash on hand. I've been looking at carts as of late.

[@robb6105]

This is the most genuine testimony ever.

[@P1983sche]

Swimming pool service is also a great side hustle. I teach and run 30 pools. The service side is the monthly bread and butter; the jobs that come up are the icing on the cake. Drains, acid washes, filter replacement, motors etc. I just finished patching and painting a deck today and cleared $1600 profit in 7 hours, 1 day. Have to be able to deal with weather elements though.

[@gkprivate433]

Permits are always the sticking point. And it can be very hard to get a straight answer from the city, or state for that matter. Liquor licenses are not transferrable except when an establishment is sold. Good for this guy for tracking things down, offering a business deal to the permit holder. So the permit holder makes money just sitting at home watching netflix.

[@Dmvgold1995]

That’s crazy I’m not going to lie I would never have guessed you could make that much selling hotdogs in front of a cart all day

[@tommaricle1782]

I grew up in Indiana and while in college at IU (late 80's) I worked at Kilroys and one of our Sunday regulars was a group of guys who ran hot dog carts outside of the bars. One of the guys started the business by himself and grew it into multiple carts. I always looked up to him for having the stones to stake out a spot and grow it. Your videos remind me of that time and I like your perspective on business. Keep it up.

[@HoustonR6ryda]

Nice of you to encourage, been watching you for a while for the land stuff-enjoyed your rainwater harvesting shed-Good luck Dan.

[@aaronyoung1068]

Love the laid back confidence and tenacity

[@lanfordmims5080]

dan I love how you explained just keep it simple, your HUGE menu was regular dog or jumbo dog, plain and simple! don't make it complicated. Once again thanks for your great ideas simple and honest advice.! BTW which dog cart did you purchase from Ben's Carts? or are you still just leasing to stay in that district? can't wait for the bar to reopen and you pump out more videos! As you can tell you got me hooked on dogs LOL

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy the videos! I can't wait to get back to it and start posting more vids. Stay tuned. Once the bar opens, I'll be pumping out 2 videos every week. I use the leased cart for now. I spoke with Ben about getting his Big Dog Cart, but the only way I would be able to use it would be if the company that has the district where I set up were to get it permitted under their company, and I would still have to pay them to operate under their permit, so I just can't justify the cost of buying a cart right now. I do still plan to get a Big Dog cart, but I will have to work out the logistics with the city of taking over the district where the bar is at after the permit expires for the company that im currently working under which isn't until the end of 2021.

[@SourceProctectedblk]

You just inspired me and my wife to start!!! Thank you!! First person we found that was in our area

[@StreamerClipz737]

Im going to take over the hot dog game. I have studied the craft. Dogs are coming

[@nrareform7002]

🙏🏾 Thank you for the insight. My girlfriend and I are considering to do this in out area. You helped us a great deal. God bless

[@noahfigueroarealestateagent]

GREAT video! I love your plain and simple conversation style. I own a spot in a area with several big manufacturing business nearby. I was thinking of buying a cart, getting permits, setting up tables and shaded outdoor seating area, and then trying to find someone to run the actual biz.

[@dudette6724]

Hello Dan, I recently have been looking into opening my own hot dog cart as a trial run until I open a food truck. I'm curious on your menu and what you charge customers for drinks, chips, big dogs vs regular dogs and also how you go about of charging tax in your area and what you do at the end of the year when tax time comes around. Congratulations on your business and I wish you great success!!!

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

Jumbo dog 4.50 Regular dog 3.50 Chips 1.00 Drinks 2.00 Tax is included. Check out Ben the Hot Dog Cart Store channel for info on how to do taxes... hes got a video that explains it perfectly. Good luck!

[@seanburden7846]

I just watched this video looking for how to sell my hot dog cart. I never considered actually selling hot dogs I just wanted to get rid of the cart. It's large with all the bells and whistles. Now I'm going to watch more of your videos Dan.

[@AngelaCancervive]

Okay, I really want a chili cheese hotdog right now.

[@duhwolf]

Awesome stuff, man. I'm in the process of opening up my truck and your video has given me the extra confidence boost I needed!

[@JO86666]

Thanks for the informative video! As a stay at home mom, I’m looking for business ideas to start part time 👍

[@martyfoster7053]

This was a very good, straight forward talk! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Dan!

[@Pebbs]

Thank you for the info man. This has been in my interest for a few months and I will definitely take your tips.

[@johnwilson2295]

Bruh I appreciate you.. I stay down in DC and im about to start my own hot dog stand. If your ever in DC come get one on me

[@damienmarquisarcher2]

Finally A Video That's Not Confusing. Thanks

[@donnybtroof8431]

I appreciate the info brother you really gave me a lot of insight to what I need to do. I would like to keep in touch though to get more information and strategies from you if you don’t mind? I’ll let you know once I get started as well and keep you updated with what I’m doing so we can keep the business fresh at all times. Never know we may become something bigger than hot dog venders bro!!

[@Gwarbq4life]

Got older cart for nothing in the fall only needed a bit of work. Aiming to hit the streets in June. thank you

[@mrbrisket6794]

Thanks for the videos I use your method of serving the chili and cheese.... I put my cheese in a squirt bottle....and I like the way you do jumbo and regular dogs. Thanks

[@Cristian-JustKeepingItReal]

Dan can you do a cost vs profit breakdown video?

[@thaliavelasquez7800]

My friend! Thankyou so much I'm definitely going to try this!

[@RemixxGlamGal]

I always wanted to start a hot dog cart Apart from my nursing job. Seems pretty cool.

[@veggiepowered]

I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos . I Found A Old Dreamaker Hot Dog Cart Trailer At The Fleamarket For 320.00 It Is On A Towable Trailer . Has A Griggle Top That Needs A New 44.00 Valve. A Chef Came To Look At It Today And Lit All The Burners And It Works

[@heldforeverbygod]

Thanks for sharing. Sounds great, and you offered some great ideas for making things possible.

[@Dwitwitty]

Make these a series bro. Hotdog series!

[@elmr.oldies9290]

Keep that hustle brother ✊🏽

[@scavazos6344]

Thank you very inspiration I am currently in the process opening up my own cart once again thank you

[@FoodHouseNation]

We are starting a pop up shop here in Los Angeles !

[@waynelyles9475]

I have wanted to do this before there were stands..one day,soon...

[@lanfordmims5080]

Dan thanks for your videos! Great info-Telling it like it is!! Heck I even enjoy just watching your videos of you working the cart seeing what it's actually like being out on the street,Keepem coming!

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

Thanks for watching! Videos are coming a little slow right now because the bar is closed due to the pandemic, but as soon as it opens up again, I'll be be pumping out a few videos a week! Stay tuned! :-)

[@jimtrotter4359]

DAN where are you at? Missing your videos.

[@michaelstann3390]

I can't wait to get going on my hot dog cart biz

[@chadburkle1461]

I have a few questions I'm assuming you're still doing us what are the prices that you charge for your hotdogs do you charge extra for condiments or extra for chili or cheese or is that included in the hotdog price? And I'm guessing the chips and drinks are separate price.

[@Sunshine-zx8vw]

Been watching this video for two years… overthinking if I should buy a cart or not. I just ordered a brand new cart from Ben tonight. 90 days till it’s here. I’ll be at the fire house during the weekends and slinging dogs during the weekdays! 💰

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

Congrats!!!

[@WORDOFMOUFENT]

Thanks a lot man! Very helpful video, and I was shocked to see that you're in my own city. I am very interested in getting into this business. What permits will I need, how long does it take to get them, and what's the cost?

[@randygeitgey2280]

Great idea, man. Continued good luck. Are you going to continue your stand after the quarantine is over?

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

Yes! Its killing me to not be able to set up! The city will be allowing the bar to open up again around mid-June, so I'm hoping I'll be back out there and posting more hot dogging videos by the end of June.

[@gkprivate433]

There used to be a hot dog cart outside the Foxy Lady strip club in Providence Rhode Island. They reached an agreement with the club and made a fortune every night. Italian sausage, bratwurst, polish dogs, beef dogs. But they also had a grill and cooked up onions and peppers. I don't recommend that. For simplicity just go with steamed dogs, chips, sodas. Chili is an easy add on, as well as some cheese for chili cheese dogs

[@ChockFullofQuarters]

Great video on persistence!

[@inthetrencheswithcas1762]

Great job man love from Australia and a hot dog loving Veteran

[@freeetosaywhatilike7473]

Plus you can sell ICE CREAM 🍦 too

[@kevinrethier233]

Hey Dan, love your videos. With what you just said, do you think it's still good to go and buy a 7k cart or a 15k trailer?

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

Thanks for watching! Thats completely up to you and your situation. Just starting out, I approach all of my business ventures with the mindset of getting started with as little money as possible. Leasing a cart from another vendor works for me right now because if I had my own cart and my own permit, It would just be sitting because I wouldnt be able to use it to work where I want to work (in front of this bar).... If I had 3 or 4 other locations that I could work that were outside of the "downtown district" area where the locations are assigned, i would definitely have one of Ben's Big Dog Carts. I personally wouldn't get a trailer, but only because here in my city, they are regulated differently and held to more strict codes by the health department. They are basically treated as restaurants rather than mobile food vendors, which means they have to meet a lot more requirements to get approved, whereas an open food cart just has a few requirements to meet, but are fairly lax when it comes to regulations and requirements (think ventilation, hoods, etc...). I can't tell you what would be best for your business, but it pays to keep it simple. I'd suggest reaching out to Ben from Ben's carts (Hot Dog Cart Store). Hes an awesome guy, and he knows the laws and codes of almost every state, so he could certainly point you in the right direction. Good Luck!!

[@wavey_b0ne]

Lol I just saw you last weekend at wild Beaver. Then looked up how to start, and here you are

[@donniehill348]

Awesome 👍 simple,good job!!

[@martincerda2276]

Good information. Never thought of the leasing option. Will have to look into that. Thank you, Dan.

[@foreverstrong693]

New subscriber here brother. You gave me motivation, thank you 😎🤙and congratulations!

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@kari8187]

I have a combo cart in California. Hot dogs and boiled peanuts, the dogs bring them in and peanuts make them remember me.

[@ernestogonzalez2185]

Thanks man. Straight and simple

[@bakariwalker854]

That's cool af man, keep up the good work and thanks 4 the vid

[@danyaaldollie7850]

deffs going to use this information brother thanks

[@tankstanley]

Great video, thank you for the information and inspiration!

[@randombrandon1940]

Dollar General is a good spot too. Been to that bar before!! I'll check you out next time I'm over in Indianapolis.

[@1Blkkato]

great video, i like your straight to the point plan spokeness

[@mig7290]

Great video. Cool guy, great information. Nice looking place is Indianapolis too. Love it.

[@babytrinidad640]

Appreciate your info bro … make a video about permits

[@violetgypsie]

Good side hustle. Thanks for the info.

[@denisesayles5325]

Thanks for sharing looking forward in starting up my hot dog stand here soon.

[@smitty1013]

Hey watched you last summer - What Video equipment do you use on the cart? A) for your youtube and for your Safety

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

I use my cell phone on a tripod to record (the phone I use for credit cards is an OLD phone that is not a activated. I just connect it to the wifi hotspot on my phone that's recording, which allows me to use the old phone to take cards), and Fulaim wireless mic.

[@valdezalimentacioncelular.3085]

I want to start a veggie hot dogs business in Cleveland Ohio.

[@salgreco1969]

Good on ya...respect from Toronto. You're inspiring me.

[@Trave4life]

Wow!! Hey you have great advice!! Thank you so much!!

[@brandoc04]

Hey Dan! Love your content. Quick question...when leasing out a cart from someone do you still create your own llc or business name for tax purposes or something?

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

I had and operated under my own LLC.... the cart lease fee was just an expense to my LLC.

[@samuelrobinson7893]

Thanks for the informative video bro, stay safe out there

[@Rachelrose21]

Love your vids , very informative

[@MSDarkspyro]

Man just randomly looked up how to be a hot dog vendor on KZbin man you can find anything

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

True story. The web is an amazing resource!

[@beautifulwoman7341]

What do you do with the leftover hot dogs at the end of the night? I hope you don't recycle them for the next day.

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

All leftovers get thrown away or donated to the bar staff or downtown police officers that are working the area that night.

[@Findingfreedom77]

Very inspiring thank you so much for sharing and stay safe out there ! Many blessings

[@hijodepuuu]

Good vid man. Thank you.

[@kingheffe]

stay posting man!!

[@vinceyoung1124]

Are you in Indianapolis

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

Yes

[@baconondeck2384]

I'm looking to run a cart in Massachusetts

[@RichFrisk]

Dan that's really basic but you put $800 a week in your pocket, very good.

[@Country_Cuzzo]

Great vid! 👍🏾

[@javiereguia1195]

Curious as to what kind of hot dogs and where you purchase them ?

[@Domingo-Vega]

Thank you so much for the info

[@donnajones6464]

I love your video im seriously thinking of starting up a Popcorn cart & Sweet stand in my city downtown sell my goodies near the bars at night time. I figure if no one is doing night time or day vending l will do it. Thank you so much for all your great info.

[@Fishing413]

i have this same intro song for my fishing channel lmao

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly9920]

Man thank you for sharing that. 🙏🏼

[@jefferyscherer4236]

Great job, on info. Iam very interested. Thanks

[@glorianewman8831]

Thanks, I appreciate you!

[@jasonahoosier7924]

Dan, do you see much of a sales increase on game night since you are right around the corner from the arena?

[@HotDoggingwithDan]

YES! lol

[@tammybarb9067]

Dan great information . I subscribed n liked too bro

[@rehanabrown5257]

Thank you for sharing your video I am thinking about getting a hot dog cart I wish you can help me and give me little more pointers you are doing a good job thank you for sharing

[@berled5990]

thank you

[@leeterry7965]

Thanks Dan For your time and help Coming from London 🇬🇧 UK Regards 🌭 superdog

[@lhemon2612]

Great video

[@dragonspicks]

Thanks for sharing this

[@wendellmonster6179]

Hi Dan 👍 Great video !

[@franksflytraps]

Do I need the vending license or does that fall on the cart owner if I lease one from somebody?

[@tomakers7701]

Just washed your video, great video, I was thinking about buying a used cart that needs a lot of work but unfortunately I'm retired and don't have much income didn't know if this would be something that would benefit me to make extra income? Perhaps I may see about getting money to purchase one thank you for your video

[@BrianDoolittleAustin]

Thanks man!