Hot Dog Cart News

Michael Wood writes:

Steve,

I have a small comment to make.  I am doing an event next week for the Relay for Life.  I have informed the people that are running the event that I am going to give them 50% of everything I sell at the event.  I have already talked to my tax lady but I have not received a reply back from her about a deduction.  ( I’m really not worried about that because the same people that are helping with the event own the bank that I set up at weekly, plus they are just nice people).

My comment is:  Do other Hotdoggers do these types of events.  I know that everyone is out there working to make money but I think we should give back when we can. I think it would be nice to here from the others about how they give a little back to help others.

Michael S. Wood
Duggs Doggs

What say you dear readers? Tell us in the comments!

-Steve

TAMPA – These days, people are looking to save money — and that’s leading to new opportunities in an old-fashioned business.

From Coney Island to the streets of Chicago, and now to a sidewalk near you: Thousands of people across the country are making money selling hot dogs.

It’s a value lunch at Kurt Horlacher’s hot dog cart.

“It’s still a recession-proof business. Two dollars for a hotdog. Most people can afford,” he said.

Kurt is a former sheet metal worker. But two years ago, when the economy scuttled new construction business, the hot dog business was heating up.

“My wife and I currently have four locations,” he continued.

It’s a growth industry for the free-spirited who have a driving will for free enterprise.

“First of all, the product sells. Second, it’s personality, who’s working behind the stand,” Horlacher explained.

Cart operators say they can make $100 to $400 a day. Workers build new hot dog carts as fast as they can.

“The numbers are off the chart. People from all walks of life are getting into it. They’re supporting their families,” Horlacher said.

Joel Goetz owns Dreamaker Hot Dog Carts with eight different models, priced from $2,500 to $30,000. They’re headed for entrepreneurs all over the nation.

“They’re realizing that people can’t spend $20 or 25 for lunch anymore. Things are changing and we have to change with the times,” Goetz said.

It’s a change that’s paying the bills for Kurt, and serving up a quick, cheap lunch for his customers.

Different cities and states have different regulations, but you can bet people everywhere like hotdogs, and thousands of vendors are cashing in with hot dog carts.

original story at MyFox Tampa Bay Report

Steve,

Hey,it’s Daniel Loper from Mobile, Alabama. I bought your EZ Built Hot Dog Cart plans and video package back in May.

I finally got around to building mine !! As you can see from the pictures i modified it slightly, I made a dual shelf and added a fire ext. The top lid slides out to expose the fresh water tank.

Please feel free to publish this to your website, and tell everyone I said that if they don’t have your plans,they don’t have nothing !!

Have a great day !!

Daniel Loper

Awesome job Daniel!!! It’s a thing of beauty.

Lets give Daniel some EZ Built loooove in the comments people…

-Steve