Hot dog cart Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need a special license?
A. Usually

Q. Where do I get it?
A. Start at City Hall -- licensing dept.

Q. How much does a license cost?
A. Anything from free to about $300 a year

Q. How do I find a spot?
A. We will help you. You are limited only by your imagination.

Q. Will I have to pay rent?
A. If you locate on private property you will likely have to pay a bit of rent. Don't overpay.

Q. How much can I expect to make?
A. Many locations earn $200 000 yearly. A fair average is about
$50 000 yearly with you "take home pay" about $30 000 - 35 000 yearly

Q. How much do I pay for ...
A. As a general rule your food costs would be less than 30% of your retail prices.
If you sell a sausage for $3.00, it should cost less than $0.90.

Q. Can I move the cart or must it stay in one spot?
A. You can move all you like (license permitting). We want you to
make as much money possible.

Q. Where do I get products?
A. We will help set you up with good, local wholesalers and we will
wholesale our private label meat to you.

Q. Do you deliver?
A. Yes! We deliver anywhere in the world, right to your door.

Q. Can I store the cart and a freezer at the location?
A. Sometimes, we will inquire on your behalf.

Q. How do I get the cart?
A. We deliver it to your door with all accessories and manuals.

Q. What about licenses and who pays for it?
A. If needed, we will help you get it. You pay.

Q. Why don't I just buy a cart and do it myself?
A. Go ahead, if you like, but a new cart costs more, has no accessories,
no location, and isn't a Willy Dog. We are asked to take over these spots all the time.

Q. What's the catch?
A. There is none. We do our own manufacturing and had plenty of time to
iron our the rough spots and save you money.

Q. How much can I make?
A. It varies, but our average clear is about $650/week ($1000/weekly gross).
Some make $200,000 yearly.

Q. What do I do next?
A. Call or email with questions or to order! Contact Will at 1-800-915-4683
or email at info@willydogs.com

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