In a fast-paced and highly competitive society, more people are buying take-out meals rather than taking the time and effort to prepare them themselves. Professionals and white-collar workers rely more on street food vendors, delis, and fast food outlets for their daily meals. Not surprisingly, these include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as snacks.
This naturally represents a once in a lifetime opportunity for the budding entrepreneur.
You will notice that more and more people are busy. Busy with his careers, busy with his commitments, and busy playing. They don’t even have time to stop and cook a homemade meal. They are too busy to indulge in cooking themselves!
As a result, food vendors are popping up everywhere just to meet this growing demand for ready-to-eat meals. So what kind of food is served? The selection is only limited by local health department food regulations for mobile vendors, especially the hot dog cart business. Some vendors are making gourmet hot dogs with ethnic flavored hot dogs on buttered buns. Others are cooking crepes with an abundance of irresistible fillings.
So does this sound like the kind of opportunity you would like to take advantage of?
Well if you are planning to get a hot dog stand or hot dog cart then you should be well bought with the top three best selling cart vendors and services as well as the warranties and warranties these companies provide. This will save you a lot of trouble after you have purchased the unit, be it a new hot dog stand or a used push cart.
All American Hotdog Company
Miami Florida
The All American Hotdog Company offers new and used hot dog carts to its customers.
The company offers six basic models with prices ranging from $ 2,699.00 to $ 3,099.00. According to their website, all of their cart models are listed and certified with NSF International (http://www.nsf.org).
NSF International is an independent non-profit organization that provides consumer protection by certifying products and writing standards for food, water and air, as well as consumer goods.
Aside from carts, this company also sells premium hot dogs labeled “Louie’s.”
The hot dogs come skinless or with a collagen sleeve. The skinless variant is for sellers who prefer to boil their sausages, which is suitable for the elderly and children.
The other variant that has a collagen casing is an edible casing, which is most preferred by kosher delis that heat up hot dogs on the grill. They are also suitable for grilling or on the stove.
Willy dogs
Willy Dogs has a good variety of mobile carts, including smaller, cheaper starter carts. Prices for these cars range from $ 599 for the “Wee Willy” tabletop model to $ 8999.00 for a “Willy Dog” type trailer.
An after-sales service from this company that is worth mentioning is the comprehensive warranty on the unit, as well as the price and quality guarantees. In terms of warranty, the hot dog cart you buy from them is covered for one (1) year for parts and labor against faults and defects.
For the price guarantee, if you find a cart at a better price within a week of receiving your order, the company will refund the difference. In addition, if it should fail due to defects in workmanship or materials, the company will also repair or replace it at the customer’s location and all expenses will be borne by the company.
Willy Dogs also offers a ten day return policy if you are not completely satisfied with the unit, as long as the item is returned in relatively new condition and in its original factory box. However, the return shipping costs will be borne by the buyer.
Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts
Saint Petersburg FL
Among the providers reviewed here, Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts probably offers the best and at a reasonable price. All units are made of 18 gauge 304 stainless steel with polished diamond plate body panels on a fully welded custom box steel chassis.
In addition to its rugged construction, each cart is treated with a rust and corrosion resistant coating. According to the company’s website, all components in each cart exceed NSF standards. Each unit is also equipped with DOT-certified tires, lights, and safety gear, as well as a pressurized water system (not available on some models).
There are nine new models to choose from, starting with the “Malibu” hot dog cart, which is a smaller, more maneuverable version of the “Ventura” hot dog cart, starting with a base price of $ 2,899.00. Their best-selling model is the “Ventura” hot dog cart, which sells for $ 3,399.00.
The company also has a California Code compliant model, the “Falcon” hot dog cart, which contains most of the conveniences such as additional workspaces, an NSF-certified refrigerator, and a double steamer table.
The “Daytona” and “Columbia” models (prices range from $ 11,999.00 – $ 15,999.00) are actually mobile kitchens and can accommodate two people. It is equipped with steamers, grills or deep fryers.
Regarding buyer financing, Dream Maker works closely with a third party equipment leasing company, Nations Leasing Services. A prospective cart buyer can request financing from $ 1,000 to $ 100,000.00.
The company also offers used hot dog carts for $ 1,499.00 for a refurbished Ventura model at $ 4,395.00 for a cart that has never been used. Unfortunately, your used car inventory sells out pretty quickly.
Choosing the right cart provider will largely depend on:
The kind of hot dog cart you’ll need
The equipment and accessories you should have installed
your budget
Your location
Local health laws and regulations
The food and drinks that you will serve to your customers.
Do your homework first before you jump so any mistakes you make are kept to a minimum.
May you prosper in your new company!