I finally bought my hot dog cart!!! - Page 7

jinx · 05-21-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ohgr

Here in utah there are two chains that sell Herr's chips (from philidephia iirc)

Nottingham, PA, actually. Jim worked right down the street from the factory for a few weeks.
I keep meaning to take the kids on the tour and then I forget about it... I'm making a note now...

glatt · 05-21-2009, 10:45 AM

That's a great idea. I still remember the factory tour I took of a sardine cannery in Maine when I was a kid.

Radar · 05-21-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ohgr

Solid drink selection although i would say you're missing Mountain Dew (i dont like it but i know some people who must have it in their blood). Do not get Dasani water, anything else will do better and if you want to go high end go fiji over evian.

Props on Squirt. Not enough people carry that and it is the only soda on that list i would drink.

Here in utah there are two chains that sell Herr's chips (from philidephia iirc) and every time i visit the restaurant every single person orders a bag of them with their sandwich (either in place of or in addition to fries). People who can't readily access Herrs chips will worship and buy them. My wife makes me buy a few extra bags when i go there to keep on hand.

Also can't go wrong with Tim's chips if you want kettle. They are the best imo. http://www.timschips.com

Good call on the Mountain Dew. On the chips, I've heard Cape Cod are the best kettle chips, but I'm willing to try anything. I was toying with carrying Red Bull or Monster, though I'll be across from the Social Security building so I don't know how popular, that product might be.

Pie · 05-21-2009, 08:11 AM

Gonna stock any candy bars?

Radar · 05-21-2009, 04:58 PM

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Gonna stock any candy bars?

I'm pretty sure candybars would melt here...at least all the chocolate ones.

I could carry Munch bars or PayDay, but I might eat 'em all.

Pie · 05-21-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar

I'm pretty sure candybars would melt here...at least all the chocolate ones.

I could carry Munch bars or PayDay, but I might eat 'em all.

If'n you're keeping sodas cold, you can keep candy cold.

Radar · 05-21-2009, 07:26 PM

Good point. I suppose I could put 'em in plastic bags in the coolers to keep them dry and cold.

Clodfobble · 05-21-2009, 07:38 PM

Or sell those awesome ice cream Snickers bars. OMG those are so good.

where are the fnords · 05-21-2009, 09:24 PM

have you thougth about any contests or promotions for your grand opening?

also veggie dogs might not sell well but what about veggie corn dogs

xoxoxoBruce · 05-22-2009, 01:17 AM

You're gonna need a bigger cart.

skysidhe · 05-22-2009, 10:29 AM

mmm this thread is making me hungry

Shawnee123 · 05-22-2009, 11:22 AM

How about filet mignon? Will you be carrying filet mignon? On a stick?

where are the fnords · 05-22-2009, 11:25 AM

filet mignon or dog food

Shawnee123 · 05-22-2009, 11:28 AM

Hot dogs are dog food. Cats get hungry too ya know. Will you carry Whiskas?

richlevy · 05-26-2009, 09:10 PM

Y'know Radar, I always did wonder one thing about vendors, especially hot dog vendors. Since the dogs need to be cooked and ready, unless your planning is dead on, you are going to have leftovers every day. Guys who have food trucks with grills don't have as immediate a problem, since raw ingredients can be kept for more than one day.

Does this mean your family will be eating hot dogs every day for as long as you own the cart? Should we buy you a "1000 hot dog recipes" book?

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