How Do You Open A Hot Dog Stand?
Opening a hot dog stand can be one way of owning your own business with minimal financial investment. Often hot dog stands have a more relaxed set of health department rules than regular restaurants making it an affordable way to open your business and begin earning money. Check on the laws in your state and town. You will want to check with the health department to find out what they need you to do to be legal and you will need to check with the city or town government where you are going to have your hot dog stand. They may require a business license or other type of vendor’s license. Every community is different. Get a ServSafe certificate. This shows that you understand how to protect your customers through simple safe food handling methods. In some states you can become certified online, and others will require you to take a class and be tested in person. If you buy a ready made hot dog cart it will most likely have all the equipment you need to satisfy the health department. But
