| Hot dog stands require more than just a cart, hot | | | | and safety to any hot dog street vending cart. |
| dogs and buns. The type of equipment you'll need | | | | The rechargeable 12-volt battery supplies the |
| depends on the type of hot dog stand you plan | | | | much needed electricity without the need for an |
| to open. Some use a simple rolling food cart, while | | | | external power source. |
| other vendors use a food truck or trailer. | | | | Double propane tanks ($400) - with a gross |
| Here's a partial list of the equipment and | | | | weight of 20 lbs, this will provide additional supply |
| accessories you'll need for your hot dog cart. | | | | when using gas appliances such as the barbecue |
| Please note that the prices are for reference | | | | or fryer. |
| purposes and may be subject to change: | | | | Mounted fire extinguisher ($100) - this is a |
| Chip clip display rack ($10) - this display rack | | | | recommended safety feature when the hot dog |
| enables the cart operator to display and sell bags | | | | cart has a fryer installed. |
| of potato chips, nachos, pretzels, among others, | | | | Stainless steel sink divider (No price available) - |
| without occupying more of the cart space. Rest | | | | some local health departments require a metal |
| assured that this will add to your food menu and | | | | dividing panel between sinks for the purpose of |
| profit as well. | | | | maintaining hygiene. |
| Stainless steel 6-inch tongs ($4) - you'll need this | | | | Cart umbrella ($135) - Local health codes require |
| item for handling hot foods and meeting local food | | | | that the food storage and preparation area should |
| safety regulations by allowing the food cart | | | | be covered overhead to prevent contamination |
| operator to handle the food without direct | | | | from bird droppings, leaf litter, and other airborne |
| contact. | | | | debris. |
| Condiment squeeze bottles ($2) - this 12 oz. | | | | False bottom trays ($20) - keep your food free |
| capacity container is ideal for dispensing mustard, | | | | and clear of the water. |
| ketchup, and relish. | | | | Griddle ($500) - converts any hot dog cart with a |
| Napkin dispenser ($30) - definitely a must-have | | | | burner system into an instant griddle cart. The |
| item for your customers | | | | unit is removable and washable. |
| Six-compartment condiment tray - this has a | | | | Countertop fryer ($1200) - with a 13 lb fat |
| stainless steel body with six individual | | | | capacity, the unit features a stainless steel fry |
| compartments to hold various condiments. | | | | tank, stainless steel construction, safety pilot, and |
| Bun holder ($38) - stainless steel "dog sled" style | | | | high limit control. |
| bun holder allows the cart operator to prepare | | | | Three-compartment sink ($450) - a stainless steel |
| and dress seven buns at a time for faster | | | | sink with three separate compartments featuring |
| customer service. It's also convenient, useful, and | | | | a chrome swivel faucet for easy washing as well |
| relatively easy to clean. | | | | as hot and cold water valves. A copper drain |
| Portable 12-volt DC refrigerator ($750 − | | | | system is also installed for the release of waste |
| $1000) - this unit will definitely add convenience | | | | water. |