Why You Should Not Start A Hot Dog Business

9 Reasons why you should not start a hot dog business. Before you jump into a new business, you should look at the pros and cons. Let's talk about some of the top reasons against starting a hot dog cart or food truck. Links in this video include:
learnhotdogs.com/now
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learnhotdogs.com/getit
Ben, father of 10, bankrupt, homeless and on food stamps made over $8000 his first month in a little po-dunk town in East TN. with a broke down hot dog cart. He’s gone on to help over 16,000 vendors gain freedom with catering, hot dog carts and street food: vendorsunited.org/vending-sec...

[@newlable1466]

I rather have a hotdog stand then having a boss

[@BensCarts]

Absolutely!

[@anonymousrebel6614]

Wait...but you are the BOSS🤣🤣 That's the beauty of it!

[@rvtraveler1537]

A point regarding Procrastination that my papaw once told me: “If you wait until you think you’re ready, you’ll never begin.”

[@riza637]

needed this . i recently resigned from my work because I got tired and I don't know what to do. I don't have motivation to go to work or apply . i am waiting for myself to get ready

[@riza637]

thank you

[@nicksewell6642]

I once, went to a house flipping seminar and ran into this guy, who told me everything there was to learn. I asked how many he's flipped. He said none. You could tell he was afraid to pull the trigger. I was like damn dude, just jump.

[@riza637]

@@judgeparker2767 still unemployed huhu because of covid. And no laptop to work from home

[@killjeffrey]

1. Opening, 2:19 2. City says "no", 4:20 3. Others say "no", 6:48 4. Naysayers, 7:00 5. No time, 10:40 6. No money, 13:50 7. Procrastination, 17:53 8. Fear of failure, 20:16 9. Don't like short workdays..., 25:30

[@BboyRacing]

U need a Medal of Honor

[@corymartin100]

I love this guy. Hes like the Tony' robins of hot dog vending. I feel like ive been watching rocky. Im all pumped up now

[@BensCarts]

Ok - ya just made my freak'n day! Thank you.

[@kayakndave]

Man... You need to become a public speaker and go on tour! You're genuine, honest and real. I was just curious about the hot dog cart business, but really enjoyed watching your video. Keep up the good work!

[@BensCarts]

Thank you KayakDave!

[@larrycuda7926]

Working at FedEx as a driver, excellent income. Told myself when I retire I’ll go full time at the cart. Well….. broke my ankle in three places. Thank goodness I had the wherewithal to buy a cart the year before almost to that date in April. No turning back; I was thrown into this full time face first.

[@BensCarts]

Hope your ankle is doing better.

[@chuckwagon1892]

Wow! I'm 70 years old and been in trucking since 1973. It's time for a change and on a whim I googled hotdog trucks and that led me to you. GREAT VIDEO! And I'm a new subscriber and now - thanks to you, very likely a future hotdog vendor. Thanks! Free hotdogs for you anytime!

[@BensCarts]

Wooooohoooo! I love free hot dogs. Thanks for the kind words. Keep me posted.

[@ramyhaddad3281]

The world needs more people like you. I know alot of people who are experts at their craft and dont want to share any knowledge for fear of competition. Thank you

[@BensCarts]

Thank you Ramy!

[@erniehorner7141]

Love your videos. I live in Jeff and I am working on opening a hot dog food truck. Thank you for all your advice.

[@chilidog1]

Brother, I am so stoked that I came across you and this channel yesterday. I'm totally fired up, and I Thank You for ALL of this info you have available. I have a lot to read and watch yet, but I sure 'am looking forward to getting as much info as possible.

[@BensCarts]

You are very welcome

[@nlp6082]

I love your videos! Your humor and great information is wonderful!

[@BensCarts]

Thank you Nichole. Really appreciate that. :)

[@bejomba]

Awesome videos! Glad i found your videos! My wife and i are excited to start this business ASAP part time so hopefully next year we can go full time! I have a good flexible job but it's time for our own business! Thank you for the tips

[@BensCarts]

Thank you Atila! Keep me up to date as you get going. :)

[@bejomba]

@@BensCarts definitely! Thank you

[@kidsanjose4707]

Am a small time hotdog guy in California !!!! Love your vids man!!

[@BrianDoolittleAustin]

Thanks Ben .......im a Chef now and am starting a stand soon ...thanks for the inspiration and real talk!

[@BensCarts]

That's great! We've got some Chefs over in our Vendors United group who now vend.

[@desertdispatch]

This is a great video, and he has me interested. Found this by accident and watched.. I’ve only once slightly thought about doing this. So he has and kept my attention.

[@BensCarts]

Thank you! 😊

[@sandrasullivan6095]

Inspiring to me this morning 😊 Thanks so much

[@BensCarts]

You're welcome Sandra 😊

[@crithoskins]

You are such a smart ass! I love it! Im sure we are related since I have family in Kentucky and Tennessee but my family tree barely forks!

[@BensCarts]

We probably are kin some way or another. :)

[@jimmarchman]

Still passionate! Love these vids.

[@BensCarts]

Thank you Jim.

[@BrianDoolittleAustin]

About to start my stand this weekend.....thanks for this boss!

[@BensCarts]

Congratulations Brian! Let me know how you do. [e-mail]

[@cookinginthehoodwithmercy1576]

I love him 😍 thank you so much I truly needed this 😘💙

[@BensCarts]

:) Thank you!

[@timothyroden3029]

Thank you so much i ham inching forward slow but sure i have done one thing for 40 years killing myself daily my wife has 30 and that should be enough on its own but for some reason fear over takes me i need to just pray and proceed thank you for your heart and intensions for people you dont even know to succeed GOD BLESS

[@BensCarts]

Thank you so much Timothy!

[@sharonjohnson5834]

I'm not looking to be a hot dog vendor but I'm opening a food trailer and that is very good information.

[@BensCarts]

Sharon Johnson yea, same info applies. Hope you have a great day.

[@MitsuhashiTakashi]

I'm looking to do I quit my job at hardees and I just want to make make my own money on my own time

[@mytbad4159]

Thank you!!!!

[@BensCarts]

Thank you.

[@tjdot8]

Still sub ijs great talk thanks

[@edwardeiding8100]

18:10 "Oprahs got a special and my TIVO aint work'n" ....that's awesome !! .. Thank you sir for being straight forward. I am just getting started on researching the how to's and what not to do's

[@BensCarts]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the kind words.

[@7rlalko]

I REALLY LIKE YOU I LIKE YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM. IM GOING TO DELIVER PIZZAS JUST TO SAVE MONEY TO GET MY OWN CART.

[@BensCarts]

Awesome. Consider this too: learnhotdogs.com/ubereats-your-hot-dog-cart/

[@ianscianablo8507]

How exactly did you make 100,000? How many days a week? How long was the work day? Did you work 2 diff shifts a day in different locations? What exactly did you sell? Did you operate from one hot dog cart? Did you have 2 or more carts and partners? How long was your season? Thank you!

[@BensCarts]

Sounds like you need my book: hotdogssavedmylife.com or get it all free at LearnHotDogs.com as I cover all that and more including stats on over 1100 vendors just last year.

[@thetwinspuppetshow71]

Needed this prep talk! Thanks 😢 u can make more here then DoorDash, u have to do 8 hours just to get $100!!! So I will most definitely be better off selling hot dogs 🌭!!!

[@BensCarts]

You got this!

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

I was looking into opening a hotdog cart and was on a vending forum and someone from my town said don't open a hotdog cart they are frowned apon in our town Richmond va He said I should open a food truck or trailer better menu options ect blew the wind out of my sails for a little while But not anymore

[@Evanscatering]

How do I make a business plan for a hotDog cart

[@lamargeorge4547]

How do you get around the “city says no” part? I’m in Atlanta, are you familiar with their rules at all?

[@BensCarts]

No problem Lamar. learnhotdogs.com/legalize-street-food/

[@rvtraveler1537]

If you don’t incorporate, you risk all your personal assets. It costs about $150 to LLC and protect yourself and your family, so why wouldn’t you?

[@BensCarts]

Depends on your state. Some states are $750 to incorporate.

[@AKSmith-me5rg]

Tough love is sometimes necessary

[@davidlopez-rl4sh]

Is it possible to have a water ice cart next to hot dog cart in hopes of doubling income?

[@BensCarts]

Absolutely.

[@johnnybravo5406]

My kids wanted to eat every freaking day cuz they're spoiled see🤣😂🤣

[@BensCarts]

lol

[@sashacola9386]

I've watched all your videos about the business and when I saw this, I was like WHAT!?!?!? You're too funny! I've been a civil servent for 17+ years now so it would be stupid of me to leave at this time. However, I plan to start my own hot dog cart business in approximately a little over 7 years from now (when I can collect a 25 year pension and go into semi-retirement). Love your videos. Keep them comming. Been doing reaserch about this business for about a year now and still learning. BTW, I was "thinking" about attending Hot Dog University in Chicago just to help me learn as much as I can about the business. Ever heard of them and if you have, what do you think of them?

[@BensCarts]

Hi Sasha, HDU is great and they are great people but we have a free one. www.learnhotdogs.com/bestdayever and instead of paying for it, you get paid for going. :) Plus, it's actually real vendors working real locations.

[@sashacola9386]

Thanks for the reply and information. When I'm ready to start (approximately 7.5 years after I retire from civil service), I will DEFINITELY be contacting you. Keep up the great videos!

[@samuelyoung6504]

The short hours big pay sounds great but even making 20$/hr isn’t great if you only work 3-5 hours a day so what are your thoughts on that

[@BensCarts]

Who's doing just $20 an hour. My first day sucked and I did $44/hr. in front of tire shop.

[@TheSkitz333]

Thats my advantage nobody around the woods of ky have seen hotdog carts lol

[@BensCarts]

It's like.... what is that!? Then more customers!

[@SIGMACHEF]

Preach the gospel brother Ben!

[@BensCarts]

Amen!

[@jacobhentschel2111]

Hi everyone, I'm an up and coming vendor, and I've been trying to find the right hot dog to buy, is there a rule of thumb for the length of a hot dog on a traditional cart?

[@BensCarts]

Most hot dogs are 6 inches. Same as a dollar bill. Longer dogs look better, are usually skinnier and allow more toppings. See this: learnhotdogs.com/hot-dog-brand-use-hot-dog-cart/

[@jacobhentschel2111]

@@BensCarts Thank you, that will be very helpful. If you don't mind me asking, what is your preference? Or what do you use?

[@sam6496]

Looking for a used cart

[@BensCarts]

learnhotdogs.com/used

[@montacap]

We got lucky and we got started in a state that is more relaxed on there rules amd it was still long and high priced . We started ours because my disabled husband was told ssdi his retirement money early was being taken away because he did not give up lay down and get fat va do not want to remove his left leg because the knee is fake and does not work . Yet he is not disabled my a$$.

[@BensCarts]

Wow!

[@mr.h4646]

Can I determine how many hours and days I can vend?

[@BensCarts]

Yes you can. Once you determine your best locations and times, then you can alter your schedule to work the best times and only those times. :)

[@mr.h4646]

What about Say I do construction and There's no work for that particular day. Would it be possible to load up and go to the chosen location?

[@BensCarts]

Yes, we have vendors that do impromptu gigs around a fulltime job.

[@mr.h4646]

yeah I would most likely be doing that if I decide to do hot dog vending

[@mr.h4646]

yeah I would most likely be doing that if I decide to do hot dog vending

[@PCRRAMROD]

Can anyone recommend a good hot dog cart?

[@BensCarts]

I'm a tad biased.... hotdogcartstore.com

[@7rlalko]

DUDE YOU HAVE A RADIO SHOW???

[@BensCarts]

We did a live broadcast via BlogTalkRadio for years but since then, I only do it sporadically. Most everything now is done here on KZbin.

[@mr.h4646]

I love long days and big pay!

[@7rlalko]

THANK YOU, I RATHER OWN MY OWN BUSINESS THAN WORK AT A HOSPITAL, I WENT TO SCHOOL FOR.

[@BensCarts]

Do what you enjoy doing and life is much better.

[@jagrack8329]

Lol

[@tjdot8]

Dude take your damn hat off your indoors

[@catlady8324]

Actually, David Berkowitz “The Son of Sam” did not own a dog himself. His neighbor Sam had a dog who demanded the blood of pretty young girls. That’s what I call a hot dog! Your point still stands Mr. Hotdog guy. 🌭

[@bageltv321]

It's titles like these is what makes me question the vendor. What is his true motivation here?

[@gilguzman8359]

Dude is a quack. Nothing to see here.

[@BensCarts]

😆 😂