Drew's Hot Dog Business
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Hi, I'm Drew. If you're reading this you probably know me. What you probably didn't know is I'm starting my own mobile food vending business, specifically, for now, a hot dog cart.
I am in the process of building my cart. I have saved at least a thousand dollars by doing so and have enjoyed the process so far. For the most part, I plan on selling premier, all-beef, quarter pound hot dogs, along with complementary drinks and snacks.
Why hot dogs? It boils down to two intersecting ideas: First, I have always wanted to try my hand at entrepreneurship. However, startups cost money and I have a relatively new son and a new house to consider when making risk/reward decisions. Hot dog carts have low startup costs and I believe I can generate the revenue that makes such an effort worthwhile. Second, I have always enjoyed my experiences working to serve tasty, convenient food. My first job was working at McDonald's and I later was an assistant manager at Pal's Sudden Service. I enjoyed interacting with customers and producing decent, reasonably priced food. However, the income potential provided by both establishments did not inspire career planning on my part. So, simply, I can afford to start a business doing something I really enjoy.
Along with building my own cart, I have funded my operation thus far by selling much of my music gear. Indeed, my favorite guitar is hanging for sale in the Guitar Vault in Morristown, TN. I would love to keep all my music gear, fund the fixer-upping of my fixer-upper house, maintain the extravagant lifestyle of my two year old (he eats everyday!), and fund my startup without asking for help, but...
So, now I am inviting my family and friends to participate in my venture. I could really use some cash to purchase the necessary insurance and health licenses required by the state of Tennessee to operate. If I exceed the required amount to do those things, I will put the extra money towards marketing (signage, etc.) and a citrus press to make and sell hand squeezed lemonade from my cart.
You can visit my extraordinarily simple website at eatdrewsfood.com. I will have my menu and schedule posted as soon as I figure them out.
Thanks!
Drew
I am in the process of building my cart. I have saved at least a thousand dollars by doing so and have enjoyed the process so far. For the most part, I plan on selling premier, all-beef, quarter pound hot dogs, along with complementary drinks and snacks.
Why hot dogs? It boils down to two intersecting ideas: First, I have always wanted to try my hand at entrepreneurship. However, startups cost money and I have a relatively new son and a new house to consider when making risk/reward decisions. Hot dog carts have low startup costs and I believe I can generate the revenue that makes such an effort worthwhile. Second, I have always enjoyed my experiences working to serve tasty, convenient food. My first job was working at McDonald's and I later was an assistant manager at Pal's Sudden Service. I enjoyed interacting with customers and producing decent, reasonably priced food. However, the income potential provided by both establishments did not inspire career planning on my part. So, simply, I can afford to start a business doing something I really enjoy.
Along with building my own cart, I have funded my operation thus far by selling much of my music gear. Indeed, my favorite guitar is hanging for sale in the Guitar Vault in Morristown, TN. I would love to keep all my music gear, fund the fixer-upping of my fixer-upper house, maintain the extravagant lifestyle of my two year old (he eats everyday!), and fund my startup without asking for help, but...
So, now I am inviting my family and friends to participate in my venture. I could really use some cash to purchase the necessary insurance and health licenses required by the state of Tennessee to operate. If I exceed the required amount to do those things, I will put the extra money towards marketing (signage, etc.) and a citrus press to make and sell hand squeezed lemonade from my cart.
You can visit my extraordinarily simple website at eatdrewsfood.com. I will have my menu and schedule posted as soon as I figure them out.
Thanks!
Drew
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Drew Robinson
Organiser
Bulls Gap, TN
