After building a home service business from zero to more than 40 locations nationwide, I started selling hot dogs and fell in love with the business.
I created Hot Dog Cart HQ to help serious people turn the same idea into a real business. We provide commercial carts, complete branded setups, and real-world guidance from someone who actually operates a cart.
I’ve built businesses before. Now I’m here to help you build yours.
Built with everything you need to start serving and a Built in Storage Rack! The Sidewalk Starter combines commercial cooking power, a complete water and sanitation system, and built-in storage in one compact, highway-ready cart.
* Shipping & graphics not included
Built for bigger crowds and faster service. The Street Boss combines 90,000 BTUs of cooking power, a spacious 54-inch steam table, an integrated griddle, and a complete water and sanitation system in one highway-ready cart.
* Shipping & graphics not included
Maximum power. Maximum capacity. The Maximus delivers up to 150,000 BTUs, a 54-inch steam table, dual tabletop burners, an integrated griddle, and built-in cold storage for operators ready to handle serious volume.
* Shipping & graphics not Included
Get a 10x10 Pop up, Table Cover and Umbrella delivered in about a week!
Your cart is only part of the business. We can outfit your entire setup with custom graphics, umbrellas, canopies and table covers so you look established from day one.
Your cart comes turn-key and ready to be connected to propane and cook hotdogs. It will also be shipped with a variety of steam pans to fit your steam table.
The Street Boss and Maximus come with a built-in griddle. Optional on the Sidewalk Starter.
We also offer branded pop up canopies, table covers and umbrellas to give you an amazing, complete set up!
We offer a 1 year manufacturers warranty against manufacturer defects. You can expect your cart to easily last 10 years or more, if taken care of and stored indoors.
Your hot dog cart will be shipped in a wooden crate to the nearest location with an available forklift. You will need to provide us with a commercial address.
You will be able to uncrate it and pull it home from it's shipping destination.
Lift-gate service is available for an additional fee if you'd like it delivered to your house.
We can discuss logistics when you place your order with us.
Your Hot Dog cart will be fabricated by our production partner in Michigan.
Build time depends on the cart your choose and order volume. Please allow 6-8 weeks for your hot dog cart to be completed and shipped.
This gives you time to get your social media, website, marketing materials and other business tasks completed before your hot dog cart arrives.
Shipping is calculated based on your location and the items in your order. You will always know the shipping price before you purchase. You can plan on $1000-$1500 on average. Some locations may be more.
We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location.
NSF is a private company which sets standards for the food service industry. Standard 59 is the group of standards used to be in compliance. No state can require NSF approval, however, some states do require carts to meet Standard 59. Your cart will meet and exceed these standards. Our exterior is 100% NSF Compliant Stainless steel grade 304. All sinks, lines, tanks, valves, pans and lids, including condiment table pans and lids, are NSF/UL/ANSI stamped.
