Open only a little more than a week, the Red Bluff hot dog cart Danny Dogs is becoming the place to go for a quick lunch.
“This is cool for somebody on the go like me,” said Don Roach of Red Bluff, owner of Roach’s Plumbing. “You can’t beat it.”
Owner Danny Tannehill said many customers have come back and told him the one hot dog was like having a whole meal and definitely worth the price.
“The hot dogs are good, but the Polish dogs are way better,” said Tehama District Fair CEO Mark Eidman, who said he has already visited the stand a few times.
“Thumbs up from me,” said Shannon Hunt of Red Bluff who came back to compliment Tannehill on his cooking.
Many of them have become repeat customers.
“People say $4 for a hot dog is pricey, but once they try it they keep coming back,” Tannehill said.
Tannehill runs the business Monday through Friday with his wife Dotty coming to help out for lunch.
“Sometimes it gets nuts at lunch, but I love this job,” Tannehill said.
“You get to meet all kinds of people and everyone’s been really nice so far.”
In addition to hot dogs, Tannehill sells sodas, water and a bag of chips.
A former tree surgeon for 25 years in the Bay Area before coming to Red Bluff seven years ago, Tannehill said he loves the area.
Tannehill started his business, which has been at several local events, including the Red Bluff Bull & Gelding Sale, because he couldn’t find work.
“I’d been out of work for a year and a half,” Tannehill said. “The unemployment was running out and I said I’m going to create a job so I created this job for myself.”
The cart is just outside the Post Office on Walnut Street and is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tannehill caters for parties and special events and can be reached at 530-529-3848.
original article in the Daily News
Another one up and running – Way to go Danny!
-Steve
Paul A. Kaiser
// Apr 8, 2010 at 12:36 am
Go get em Danny!
I’m in Yuba City, CA and the next time we make our way to Cottonwood/Redding we know where we are stopping for lunch!
Louise
// Apr 8, 2010 at 12:42 am
Let me be the 1st to congratulate you on a funtastik start!!!
In front of the P.O. is a great spot.
Something I didn’t get though, it says you have been up and running about 1 week, but have already done a few local events?
That’s what I call diving in head first!
Louise
Roadkill
// Apr 8, 2010 at 12:48 am
I’m going to be staying near Red Bluff (Platina)next month, Ill come by for lunch one day
Pocono Hot Dog
// Apr 8, 2010 at 1:02 am
Way to go Danny,
Keep up the good work…I Knew it would only be a matter of time after ObamaCare took effect that Surgeons would become Doggers!–~All the Best~POCONO
John Trede
// Apr 8, 2010 at 1:36 am
$4 for a Nathan frank (I ate there ONCE and never went back) is a very pricey, indeed! The whole thing costs much less than $1 to produce and he marks it up more than 300%? This poorly-written article from the local news distorts reality somewhat. Most people I have spoken to in Red Bluff feel the prices are greedy and won’t eat there, opting instead for another stand called The Dogfather, across town, which has less expensive and better dogs!
Tim Jackson/Webedogs
// Apr 8, 2010 at 2:19 am
Way to go Danny! Congrats! Great Article! Hope we have as good of a report when we open next week. We still have snow here in Alaska! But the show must go on! Long-jon’s and all. Don’t wear down coats though, they melt!!!! Did that!!!!oppp’s
Good luck, keep posting so we can stay up on all the good news!
DabberDave
// Apr 8, 2010 at 6:38 am
Grats Dan…wish you continued success!
Jimmy's Ala Cart
// Apr 8, 2010 at 6:55 am
Congrats Danny! Keep up the good work. I’m just starting out myself….hoping the weather turns warm soon. Michigan seasons are short…well the warm one anyway. LOL
Roger
// Apr 8, 2010 at 7:38 am
WAY TO GO, DANNY!!! … I wish you every success.
Terry/ The Hot Dog Guy
// Apr 8, 2010 at 8:13 am
Congrats Danny! Hats off to another American that decided to control his own destiny and make his own future!
steve
// Apr 8, 2010 at 8:43 am
Hey John,
I’m a staunch supporter of the free market system.
Unlike our federal government, California hasn’t passed any laws yet that force individuals to purchase a specific product on the private market.
If Danny can get $4 for a dog by delivering a better product and an awesome customer experience, then more power to him. The consumer is free to decide.
If the market won’t bear that price point that’s fine too. He’ll adjust his prices and still do well. I personally think he’ll do great at $4 dollars.
Dig this – the Wall Street Journal recently named Speed’s Hot Dogs in Boston “the best in the country”. The price? Seven bucks, and he sells out every day.
A true professional doesn’t compete on price. Ever heard of Gucci, BMW, Chanel, Rolex, Mercedes, Loius Vuitton, Lamborghini, Armani, Tag Heuer, Versace, Lexus, Prada, and Bentley?
Rain Man was right. Kmart sucks.
I have a big hairy problem with people who think they have the right to dictate how much money others should be allowed to earn. That kind of thinking stems from nothing more than a bad case of envy, and it ultimately hurts the economy.
Keep kickin’ ass Danny. You’re my hero.
And John – eat wherever you want to. It’s still a free country.
-Steve Schaible
Editor, Hot Dog Cart News
warren
// Apr 8, 2010 at 9:03 am
Great job !
Jeff w w
// Apr 8, 2010 at 9:42 am
I will never put down any man or woman on how much they can make,and god bless any one who can make as much as they want ,and as much as they can.I am a hot dog guy just starting out,because of GREEDY CORPORATE AMERICA.I do not sell my dogs at $4.00,but man i think that is great,and yea Steve your right kick ass!!This blog gave me some thought about rising my own prices just don’t have the guts yet.Keep up the good work Dan.
Pocono Hot Dog
// Apr 8, 2010 at 10:26 am
DON’T TREAD ON ME JOHN
Regulations and Price Freezing are the reason the Economy is like it is…Don’t worry we will keep paying in to Unemployment and Welfare so that the freeloaders can complain about the price of a Hot Dog
Tony/What A Tasty Dog
// Apr 8, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Danny, congratulations on your first week in the hot dog biz! Just make the best product you can give and the customer’s will come back for more. It’s not always the price that dictates the sales but the great customer service that you give. People tend to stick to brand loyalty and that is what will hep “Danny’s Dogs” become what you want and more.
Tim Minard - Dogs on the Run
// Apr 8, 2010 at 1:08 pm
GOD BLESS AMERICA –
Lets help fix our economy one Hot Dog at a time.
If you can sell your Hot Dogs for $100.00 each and have return customers then by all means sell them.
I offer a meal for $5.00 (HD, chips and a drink), with regular customers.
Danny we wish you the best of everything.
Hotdogger from Poland
// Apr 8, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Congratulations Danny. Smart move with locating the cart near Post Office.I never considered such a spot myself.
I think a group of loyal regulars at yr cart everyday proves you are doing a fantastic job.
Well, If customers accept 4$ that means a price is fair.If you serve top end product you should not sell it cheap.
I think most customers enjoy whole hot dog cart experience.And that is why they are willing to pay more than at a gas station.I have myself started selling HDs for higher price.Although my volume suffered a bit, sales have increased.Buttom line, I pocket more money everyday without working longer hours.
Robert
Steve "Dirty Dogs"
// Apr 8, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Good luck Danny, I just purchased a catering trailer for larger events, but my cart is on the go all the time.
Pat @Hot Diggity Dog
// Apr 8, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Best of luck Danny I love success stories.
I just got my OK from board of health.It has taken me quite a while to get this show on the road.But hope to be out there in a couple of weeks after I recover from Gallbladder surgery. I am from Ca. Know where you are located.It sure gets Hot there in the summer.
cecil
// Apr 8, 2010 at 6:11 pm
man if you can get 4 00 then get it like steve said the product and service with an amazing experience is worth twice that you r stimulating the economy and didnt ask john to help u pay for your cart or cover your start up cost he is just another misserable
Yank's Franks
// Apr 8, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Hotdogger from Poland seems to understand capitalism better than some from the USA.
Keep up the good work Danny. You to, Hotdogger from Poland. My wife and I had hot dogs while walking through Sopot, Poland last summer. They were bardzo dobra. Was that you?
tenacity
// Apr 8, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Way to go Danny! I think it is great that you can get $4 per dog! What do you care about the other side of town anyway. I just started myself, yesterday. I get $3 for a plain jane dog and up charge for condiments and a larger size dog. It is working so far. large event coming up in Seligman. Fun Run end of the month. 800 cars registered, gonna be great!!
Don’t regret yourself, you are doing great!!!
Best of luck!!
Mark
// Apr 9, 2010 at 9:47 am
Hey, it’s California – everything costs more! Ever try and buy a house there…
Congrats on your venture!
Scott Dog's Hot Dogs
// Apr 9, 2010 at 11:14 am
Great to hear about fellow Doggers in NorCal , We are opening next week in Palermo. Best of luck to you and your family in what is left of the Free Market. (Steve that comment made you my new hero
Hot Dogs are changing in Ca. and it is fun to be a part of it catching on! Luck to All !
Molly Grigoruk
Kent Cravens
// Apr 10, 2010 at 3:49 am
Wow, great job! It takes courage to start a new business and the will to do what it takes to keep your customers comming back for more. Take a moment to pat yourself on the back and get back to getting
redcart
// Apr 10, 2010 at 6:18 am
Way to go Danny! Keep it going man and congratulations!
Red Cart Dave
GoodDog!
// Apr 10, 2010 at 11:14 am
OK I’ll weigh in with my 2 cents worth….I doubt you can buy a Big Mac in California for much less than 4 bucks. So if the choice is between an elderly cardboard tasting assembly line burger wannabe OR a nice fresh Polish with burnt onions & spicy mustard….you decide. Steve, as usual you are a wellspring of eloquence and insight. Stay at it, brother.
PS one week & counting till GoodDog re-enters the Dogosphere! Whoohoo!
peace, love…GoodDog!
Jim Seidler
Tennessee
Roy Trivette-Dogs on the Run
// Apr 11, 2010 at 8:45 am
congrats danny
Roy Trivette
texas
John (The Dawg House)
// Apr 11, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Danny, Congratualations on your first week. If you serve a good product and the experience is fun, they will come.
John
Dan Mulder
// Apr 12, 2010 at 10:37 pm
I agree. If the rubes will pay it, take their money!
I’d never fork out $4 for a plain old hot dog in this area, but that’s just me. And, no, I’m not envious … just frugal in these tough times. Sorry.
But more power to ya if you can get the price of four $1 burgers at any fast food joint, or almost as much as any footlong Subway, you go for it, man!
Esteban Guzman
// Apr 13, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Congratulations on your instant success, I hope you have much more in the near and distant future! I might have to look into asking my local post office if I can set up my cart there for lunch, sounds like an awesome spot! Congrats again!
Esteban
Stevie’s Red Hot Wienies
WaydeG
// Apr 14, 2010 at 7:04 pm
A $4 hot dog? Dang right. If you serve something above the standard, you’re justified in selling it at a premium. I got pounded on a food forum for catering a Chicago and New York style hot dog affair for $9 per person. If you can find ANYONE else in the DFW area that caters REAL Vienna Beef Chicago style hot dogs AND Sabrett natural casing dogs with REAL Sabrett red onion sauce let me know.
When you own the only gas station in town you can dictate the price of gas.
Why is a hot dog looked down on by other foodies? Who knows. We all have our favorites.
Danny, I hope you sell a ton of ‘em!
Bada Bing
// Apr 23, 2010 at 11:56 am
Way to go Danny. I’ll be open next week here in Yreka,Ca. Next time I’m down your way I’ll stop in and have a dog.
Danny Tannehill
// May 19, 2010 at 9:34 pm
The biz is going great. PEOPLE buy my $4.00 hot dogs all day long with no problem . I sell big hot dogs Well WORTH THE PRICE
Travis Hill
// Jun 8, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Brother, I love it! Im from Red Bluff originally and it warms my heart to see your success! I also have a Hot dog cart here in middle TN, My dogs range from $4-$6 and the combos go up by two dollars. As long as you offer a quality product and great service charge what you want. John what do you charge your employer for an hours “work”. when you spend the time money and effort I know Danny has, then you can complain. Hey start your own Hot Dog cart and charge much less if you want. I think the rest of us would rather Justify our prices with Quality and service.
Lawrence Adams
// Jun 10, 2011 at 8:25 pm
I brought your hot dog cart build video about a year ago. I cant tell you how many times I have watched it to keep the dream alive. Through the past 12 months I have been buying parts little by little to fabricate my cart. I am a mechanic by trade and have fabrication and welding skills. I want to take the time to thank you for putting together such a great video. Im going to use it to fab a metal hot dog cart using steel tubing and stainless steel. I look foward to having my cart ready and legal by the end of july for sure.
For those who think success will come easy, be prepared to fail. Because without failure there is no success.
Steve you are doing a great work.
Steve Landavazo
// Nov 20, 2011 at 11:42 pm
Danny is one of the nicest people I know! I gotta say, he offers the best hot dogs, and they are HUGE HOT DOGS!!! I noticed people go back again and again to Danny’s hot dog stand because Danny makes the experience fun! Thank you Danny for your awesome friendship and for giving Red Bluff the best hot dog stand in the area!!!! Steve Landavazo
Laurene
// Jan 2, 2012 at 9:53 pm
I want to say, “congrats” to Danny on his success with his Hot Dog business.
I’m Dannys cousin, I seen this guy grow up and he’s always been a sweet hard working person. He certainly made it work !!
Go Danny Go !!
Laurene