So you happen to be   set from Day One . You might have   your spanking new hot dog cart all set and ready to   serve the American public. But how do you bring in your   clients ? How do you appeal to   them like the proverbial bees to honey?

Here are   some time-tested tips   culled from veterans who’ve had their share of Dog   Day afternoons but came out winners (or is it “wieners”) at the end   of the day:

1st   of all, never   compete on the basis of value . Rest   assured it is   a no-win scenario for you . This technique   might   work for the short   term. But once you   least expect   it, somewhere , by some means , an individual   will come along to undercut your selling price . If this is your game strategy , you’ll   be forced to lower prices   until   your profit margin is as thin as your balding hairline. Relaxation   assured that you will   be left holding the bag.

Secondly, concentrate   on just a couple of   products especially   if you’re   new to the business. It is possible to   expand your item   presenting   when your target marketplace   has grown substantially.

Do not   make the mistake of presenting   an whole   gamut of products to your   buyers . You will   only find yourself   disappointing your buyers   and yourself . Just concentrate   all your   efforts in your   best-selling objects .

Third, offer you   your patrons at the very least   two common   products and one   “stand out” product or service . Your stand out product   really should   define your hot dog street vending business. It need to   also literally make your business stand out from the competition.

It really should   be novel enough   to appeal to   the public’s attention . Be sure   you get adequate   publicity from it – regardless of whether   it really is   from word of mouth advertising or a front page article   from your local paper.

Here are   some other means   to suit your needs   can to create   much more   sales :

a. Develop some exceptional   food products – as an alternative to   having normal   dogs, add some polish or Italian sausages, and many others . Not merely   that, but add some unusual toppings for example   grilled onions, cheddar cheese, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and many others .

b. Attempt   supplying   free of charge   taste samples

c. Incorporate   some cold drinks and chips to create   a total   meal.

d. Offer   “combo” meals with your   hot dog

e. Make your hot dogs bigger , tastier, and juicier

f. Provide   various   menus so your patrons will keep   coming back for far more

g. Have an eye catching signage or logo on your   hot dog cart

h. Supply   gift coupons to your   most loyal customers

There are   scores of ways to   enhance   your income . You’re   only limited   by your personal   imagination!