Hot Dog Cart - Manufacturing and Sales

Manufacturing and Sales

A large number of manufacturers of hot dog carts exist in the U.S. and Canada to service the industry. The largest of these manufacturers is Concession Carts Company located in Jackson, Michigan. This company offer over 25 different models of hot dog carts.

There is a surprisingly large number of regional recipes and presentation styles for hot dogs. These styles may range from specific condiments, such as a Michigan hot dog or a Montreal hot dog, to sauces that are added to the wiener and bun such as chili sauce and red onion sauce. Wieners are offered in a wide variety of sizes and types of meats including beef, chicken, turkey, and even vegetarian. Sausages reflect the various American and European styles such as Polish, Hot Italian, and Kosher. The bun itself can be offered in a number of varieties of sizes and bread types.

Although the hot dog is considered an American food invention dating back to New York in the late 19th century, cart manufacturers ship hot dog carts all around the world, including Europe, Asia, South America, and even the Middle East.