I got word of this a little late – like 6 months. Sorry Chad! Better late than never, right?
Chad Ginther makes his cheesesteak with beef brisket.
Ginther says he’s always wanted to own his own restaurant and this is a step in the right direction.
He also sells pop and water, chips and danishes for the breakfast crowd. His cheesesteak is made of beef brisket, rather than roast beef. He also has concocted a condiment made of cabbage and mild peppers.
Hot dogs are $3; brats are $4 and cheesesteaks are $4.50.
He’s working on getting a permit to set up by Volume, 329 Second Ave. SE, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Chad and Mason Ginther show off their Bigg Daddy’s Dogs T-shirts.
Give it up for Chad people! Let’s hear you in the comments…
Pocono Hot Dog
// Jan 7, 2010 at 4:10 am
Good Luck Chad
david klinger
// Jan 7, 2010 at 5:03 am
nice looking cart but only one thing disturbs me. If you want people back you have to give them value along with quality. Chad your double priced
Mark
// Jan 7, 2010 at 6:30 am
Great business to get your kids involved! Looks like Chad already has his apprentice!
Anthony
// Jan 7, 2010 at 7:49 am
My wife loves cabbage. Need to find out what he puts in his cabbage/pepper mix for our Dallas,TX cart.
steve
// Jan 7, 2010 at 8:40 am
I think Chad is right on with his pricing.
A low price isn’t the only way to deliver value. As a matter of fact it’s the worst way.
I’ll expand on this point in Monday’s issue. Be there or be square…
-Steve
Dale Hudak
// Jan 7, 2010 at 8:52 am
Congradulation, Good luck
Renee and Susan
// Jan 7, 2010 at 9:13 am
Good Luck Chad and Son!!!!!!
Susan and Renee
David Simms
// Jan 7, 2010 at 9:24 am
Why do you guys think Chad is under priced?
Moe
// Jan 7, 2010 at 10:50 am
Chad I think that is great, I pray that you have great success. This is encouraging to me because I’m in the process of starting my own hot dog businessas well, love the T-shirt
mw
John D
// Jan 7, 2010 at 11:10 am
Chad good luck, looks like a nice cart and somthing of the size I might be intrested in.
I am in the research mode and planning starting up this spring in the northern suburbs of Detroit MI.
Would love to hear from you on the what not to do’s and how you handled the winter months.
Michael
// Jan 7, 2010 at 11:11 am
The shirts just plain make it, sooo cute. Good luck!!!
duggsdoggs@yahoo.com
Bob Abraham
// Jan 7, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Hey Chad,
Is this one of Ben’s carts?
Do you use a commissary to prepare your brisket and slaw?
Best of Luck!
Moises Flores
// Jan 7, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Good luck, Chad with hot dog business. I,m also starting a hot dog cart in Fort Myers next month, and my priced with the Vienna beef hot dogs and polish sausage are going to be same as your priced.
russ ("Grateful Dawg")
// Jan 7, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Chad’s pricing is right “on the money”. All my customers know they are getting a great deal, paying $3 for a Grateful Dawg, with anything or everything (chili, cheese, vast array of condiments), a big Frito pie for $3, the pull pork BBQ sandwich for $3 (qtr #), and $5 (1/2 #). My dog is a big plump Polish dog, which “explodes with Cajun flavor!”
Your shirts inspire me – I have been contemplating shirts, visors, bumper stickers with my GD logo, as well as a CD of Dawg music. Bon chance!
Rick Forness
// Jan 7, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Lots of luck! I think your pricing is right on the money. Use the tracking system offered by Steve and see if you need to raise your prices.
ChukkerB
// Jan 7, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Good Luck!!!
Hey JohnD,doing the same thing Downriver area.
Drop me a line and maybe we can help each other out.
John D
// Jan 7, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Hay ChukkerB sounds good to me. Need number or email.
Lucky Dawg
// Jan 7, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Chad, was wondering if you precooked your brisket or just cook it from raw meat at the site?
I was thinking of having daily specials. So far I got the Chicago dog, Coney Island Dog, Chili-cheese dog, any other suggestions?
Thanks everyone.
GILBERT
// Jan 7, 2010 at 8:26 pm
I fanally got my cart together and ready to start my new found career.. I’m wanting to say that Chad’s prices are what they should be if he wants to strive for any kind of a profit. soo Tell me Mr. Klinger.. are you even in the hot dog business.? and if so.. are you just selling the normal hotdog for 1.50..? That might be working if you have a lot of volume.. I guess. like 2 or 3 hundred a day.. It looks like Chad is selling a higher quality product.. so help us out here Mr. K.. how are you doing your “Dog Business” we are all now curious.
Michael
// Jan 10, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Looks like a great location!! I am scouting a similar location. I get my copy of the Health Code tomorrow to start studying and I’m hoping to have this ball rolling this spring. Great Inspiration, Thank You. PS Its great that your kid is involved thats awesome!!!
Michael
// Jan 10, 2010 at 9:32 pm
PS PS One thing tho, You might think about a stool or something to sit on when its not busy LOL you Dogs (Feet) will be killing you!!!
Esteban Guzman
// Jan 11, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Lucky Dawg, email me if you still need information about where I get my supplies, I might be able to help you. Go to my website and go to contact me….my email address is posted there. Thanks for asking.
Esteban
Tim Minard
// Jan 14, 2010 at 7:13 am
Good Luck Chad –
I am kicking off – Dogs on the Run, April 2010 – getting the final details together now – Winter months how is that going?
John
// Jan 17, 2010 at 12:36 am
I dont know if it is a requirement there or not but did anyone else notice the fire extinguisher? I like that, great idea just in case.
I think his prices look ok although I am not familiar with the col in that area. From what I have seen for pricing on various dog websites I think too many are underpricing their product, your time, product, cart, etc. all put together are worth something, dont give away the store or try to be the walmart of hot dogs.
macen
// Jan 23, 2010 at 6:11 pm
you sale the best hot dog gog son macen
Chad
// Aug 24, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I want to thank all of you for your comments i had no idea anyone was following me. My pricess are set because i am selling a quality nathans 1/4 lb 6″ hotdog, a johnsonville 9″ brat, and i have actually changed my menu
Chad
// Aug 24, 2010 at 6:15 pm
board to include hotlinks from moo and oink out of chicago for $3 and i changed from beef brisket to italian beef with cheeswiz fo my philly.
i also now offer a buy 8 get the 9th one free card. people love it.
macen ginther
// Nov 23, 2010 at 7:52 pm
hey dad love you jonsonville brat they the best love ya macen