How Do You Make a Hot Dog Vendor Hat?

Making Hot Dogs

• Turn the paper.
• Fold the paper in a series of six folds.
• Tuck the other end inside to hold it in place.
• Most carts use propane to heat the foods.
• You can throw the hot dog on the grill for a few minutes.
• Don’t boil it, you boil the flavor out.

Hot Dog Business Insights

• How profitable is a hot dog stand?
  • Sell 100 dogs a day for $200 profit.
  • That’s $52,000 a year.
  • Sell 200 a day and you’ll earn over $100,000.
• In 2023, Americans will spend over $7.5 billion on hot dogs and sausages.
• The average resident consumes about 70 hot dog pieces per year.

Hot Dog Vendor’s Creations

• I purchased a t-shirt and cut the bottom off.
• I purchased fabric strips in yellow, blue, and red.
• I sewed them together to create the skirt.
• The hat came from a plastic top hat.
• I embellished it with more fabric.
• I bought tall boots from a thrift store and used spray paint to look like condiments.

Hot Dog Facts & Equipment

• The fee for a hot dog franchise ranges from $20,000 to $50,000.
• Initial investment can range from $25,000 to $1 million.
• Depending on quality, the cost to make one hot dog ranges from 45 cents to 80 cents.
• Sell for $3.25 for around 300 percent markup.
• Equipment needed: Every sink imaginable, appliances for maintaining cold, preparation equipment like mixers and slicers.