Comments on: Darren And His E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart Are Open For Business – Part 2 http://www.hotdogprofits.com/blog/darren-and-his-e-z-built-hot-dog-cart-are-open-for-business-part-2/ Hot Dog Cart Business Ideas, Tips, and Info from HotDogProfits.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:21:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Darren http://www.hotdogprofits.com/blog/darren-and-his-e-z-built-hot-dog-cart-are-open-for-business-part-2/#comment-483 Darren Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:04:25 +0000 http://hotdogprofits.com/blog/?p=754#comment-483 Hi Folks! I just checked in here before my morning prep chores. Thanks for the comments and questions. As far as approaching my Municipality, it really was refreshingly easy, and finally my 20 years of Sales experience paid off. I had some pictures of my new, clean approved cart in hand and a one minute "elevator speech" prepared about my concept and why it would be good for the town. I went straight to Town Hall and found an advocate there in the Town Clerk, who gave the idea her blessing and referred me to the Building/Planning office to hash out the zoning. Same speech, same support. Building Department agreed to endorse the zoning to allow a mobile food unit for a period of four months, after which I can apply for an extension should I wish to stay there (pending any objections this application should be approved without a hitch) and referred me to Parks & Recreation which also looks after all Municipal Buildings. One more pitch and the assurance that my clean self-contained cart would be an enhancement to the enjoyment of the park as opposed to a hindrance, and we negotiated a simple lease agreement. I hope this information was beneficial. Good luck to all and enjoy the Dog Days of Summer!!! Hi Folks!

I just checked in here before my morning prep chores.

Thanks for the comments and questions. As far as approaching my Municipality, it really was refreshingly easy, and finally my 20 years of Sales experience paid off.

I had some pictures of my new, clean approved cart in hand and a one minute “elevator speech” prepared about my concept and why it would be good for the town. I went straight to Town Hall and found an advocate there in the Town Clerk, who gave the idea her blessing and referred me to the Building/Planning office to hash out the zoning. Same speech, same support. Building Department agreed to endorse the zoning to allow a mobile food unit for a period of four months, after which I can apply for an extension should I wish to stay there (pending any objections this application should be approved without a hitch) and referred me to Parks & Recreation which also looks after all Municipal Buildings. One more pitch and the assurance that my clean self-contained cart would be an enhancement to the enjoyment of the park as opposed to a hindrance, and we negotiated a simple lease agreement.

I hope this information was beneficial. Good luck to all and enjoy the Dog Days of Summer!!!

]]> By: Bill http://www.hotdogprofits.com/blog/darren-and-his-e-z-built-hot-dog-cart-are-open-for-business-part-2/#comment-480 Bill Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:59:38 +0000 http://hotdogprofits.com/blog/?p=754#comment-480 I would be curious to know how you approached your local municipality, at what level and department? Location is always the hardest thing.... I would be curious to know how you approached your local municipality, at what level and department? Location is always the hardest thing….

]]> By: Kirt http://www.hotdogprofits.com/blog/darren-and-his-e-z-built-hot-dog-cart-are-open-for-business-part-2/#comment-474 Kirt Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:17:59 +0000 http://hotdogprofits.com/blog/?p=754#comment-474 Congrats, Darren good luck on your venture, I have found a spot at our court house downtown also, betwwen the local lake, local parks and our college I am hoping to find a great spot that is fun and profitable. cheers Congrats, Darren
good luck on your venture, I have found a spot at our court house downtown also, betwwen the local lake, local parks and our college I am hoping to find a great spot that is fun and profitable.

cheers

]]> By: steve http://www.hotdogprofits.com/blog/darren-and-his-e-z-built-hot-dog-cart-are-open-for-business-part-2/#comment-473 steve Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:57:26 +0000 http://hotdogprofits.com/blog/?p=754#comment-473 Hi Bob, Darren built his cart with my E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart package, and he did a wonderful job! For more info and pictures go to www.BuildAHotDogCart.com -Steve Hi Bob,

Darren built his cart with my E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart package, and he did a wonderful job!

For more info and pictures go to http://www.BuildAHotDogCart.com

-Steve

]]> By: R.J.MacRury http://www.hotdogprofits.com/blog/darren-and-his-e-z-built-hot-dog-cart-are-open-for-business-part-2/#comment-472 R.J.MacRury Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:53:11 +0000 http://hotdogprofits.com/blog/?p=754#comment-472 Congratulations Daren. Where can I get pictures and a diagram of this cart? It sounds like the kiond of cart I would like to build and have in my town.any help will be appreciated. Bob.. Congratulations Daren. Where can I get pictures and a diagram of this cart? It sounds like the kiond of cart I would like to build and have in my town.any help will be appreciated.
Bob..

]]> By: Clifford http://www.hotdogprofits.com/blog/darren-and-his-e-z-built-hot-dog-cart-are-open-for-business-part-2/#comment-471 Clifford Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:42:57 +0000 http://hotdogprofits.com/blog/?p=754#comment-471 Dear Darren, I am interested in how you structured the contract (lease) with the city. If you can post the lease online that would be totally helpful to everyone that is hesitant about getting started as a Hot Dog Vendor. In my area Lake Geneva, WI, local restauranteurs oppose all competion, City Counsel meetings become "WAR ZONES". I beleive that a lot of folks like me just do not know how to proceed legally into any business. I have taken courses in business and accounting and have put questions to the instructors that could not be readily answered. Your help would be much appreciated by all. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Clifford Dear Darren,

I am interested in how you structured the contract (lease) with the city. If you can post the lease online that would be totally helpful to everyone that is hesitant about getting started as a Hot Dog Vendor.

In my area Lake Geneva, WI, local restauranteurs oppose all competion, City Counsel meetings become “WAR ZONES”.

I beleive that a lot of folks like me just do not know how to proceed legally into any business.
I have taken courses in business and accounting and have put questions to the instructors that could not be readily answered. Your help would be much appreciated by all.

Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

Clifford

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