Anybody burned?

Hey everybody,

This forum is packed with great information.

I'm new here and I'm gathering info to see if working a hot dog cart would be up my ally. (Be Nice!)

Looks like the bigest expense will be a cart, so I would appriciate your input as to the following information I've picked up from this forum and the internet.

I see where lots of you think the model 325 made by Creative Mobile System is the Cadillac of vending carts. During my internet research I found a company, Vending Carts Inc., that insulates the hooie out of their carts and claim that carts that are'nt insulated are subject to overheat the cooler box and/or burn unfortunate people who touch the cart. I'm sure most of this is hype, but I wonder if anyone out there has been burned or maybe even owns a cart made by Vending Carts Inc.

The URL for Vending Carts Inc. is;
http://www.hotdogscart.com/

The URL pertaining to the insulation is; http://www.hotdogscart.com/faqs.htm

Thanks
lfplt

I purchased my cart from Vending Carts/Hot Dog Carts when they were known as Quality Street Carts in California. I own the Wisconsin model. You can look at pictures of my cart on their current site. I ordered the cart in April and was assured a two week delivery. It didn't arrive until July and this was after the owner was contacted by my lawyer. In reference to being burned; the cool box on the opposite side of the sink is worthless. It's directly next to a heat source and should be redefined as a "hot box". Any time a customer touches the top of the cart(the high section in the center), they're immediately burned. I had to replumb the cart 4 times. A friend ordered the identical cart and experienced many electrical problems. He had similar delivery issues too. He finally got his cart delivered by having the police pay the manufacturer a visit. They're willing to take your money. Then, they don't respond to calls or e-mail. Check the BBB website. Read their history(Quality Street Carts-California). The 17 complaints don't include our two carts from Wisconsin.

CSD
Born in Chicago
Escaped to Wisconsin
Selling Vienna Beef hot dogs/Polish

Under the "Restaurant Professional Forum" you will find a wealth of information. Many of your questions pertaining to health, wealth and welfare will be discussed. I believe there are about nine pages of discussions. Many of them pertain to the hot dog business.

Many on this forum are experts including Chicago Style Dog.

good luck!!

Paul E. Smith
knoxville, TN