How to Buy a Hotdog Cart

Owning a hot dog cart can be lucrative

We've all seen hot dog carts on street corners, at ballgames and outside big concerts and events. But most of us don't realize how lucrative the hot dog cart business is. Many hot dog carts pull in $200 to $300 a day in cash. Starting a hot dog cart business is relatively inexpensive compared to other start-up companies. The product and inventory is very easy to obtain, and you can move your business any time you like.

Instructions

1. Set your budget according to how much you are willing to invest in your new hot dog cart business. You may have to consider a small business loan or a line of credit to purchase a new hot dog cart.

2. Shop around for various hot dog cart manufacturers, but don't just go with the cheapest hot dog cart you find. You want a cart that will last and grow with your business. You can shop online at some of the larger hot dog cart manufacturers, such as the All American Hot Dog Company, Willy Dogs and Cart Concepts International. The average price of a hot dog cart ranges between $2,000 and $5,000. Many of these companies offer in-house financing for the purchase of a cart.

3. Purchase a hot dog cart model that is easy to transport. Typically there will just be one person operating a hot dog cart, so make sure the cart can be loaded and unloaded easily. Most hot dog carts come with a towing bar that can be attached to a ball hitch on the back of your car or truck.