2006-07-24 11:36:59 · 15 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
I have never heard of price fixing for street vendors but you do need permits (notice the plural)....check out these web sites for a good idea of what you are getting into.
Also note that each city can have its own bylaws governing these small businesses so you will have to check with you local authorities.
2006-07-24 11:43:06 · answer #1 · answered by plantladywithcfids 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The United States Government has a vested interest in the public health, and food being sold to the public must pass certain criteria to be sold so that it will not cause the public health to suffer. As such, there are certain requirements as to temperatures and food handling. Yes indeed a permit or license to sell foods is required. I fail to see how price fixing would come into the scenario, want to comment further on that part of the question?
2006-07-24 11:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a permit to sell food on the street. No there is no price fixing.
2006-07-24 11:39:37 · answer #3 · answered by waddabunchabologna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot-dogs stands would require permits from local government, not US. The price of hot-dogs would be set by the market not the government.
2006-07-24 12:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by sharpshooter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a permit, but there is no price fixing, that would be price gouging. Depend on the local 'gov.' or city.
The permit is the same price of a one-man-business or the Huge giant business. A few grand a year I hear.
2006-07-24 11:39:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about all that. I think a license/permit is needed when anyone sets up business and sells anything. Also, I'm sure the health department wants to make sure that the cart, etc., is suitable to hold food.
2006-07-24 11:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only need a health permit from your local government office. as for Price fixing, the local crime/"protection" syndicate usually settles that if there's competition in the area you're going to sell.
2006-07-24 11:41:04 · answer #7 · answered by lelekid4ever 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope so. If not anybody could just microwave some hot dogs and set up a little area on the sidewalk and sale them. Could you just imagine? The sidewalk would be lined with crock pots/slow cookers.
2006-07-24 11:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by Peace2All 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, otherwise you get over-priced and generally lethal street food like in unregulated third world countries and Britain
2006-07-24 11:38:59 · answer #9 · answered by AzaC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the federal government doesn't interfere. There are local laws and permits and state laws on hygiene.
2006-07-24 11:40:06 · answer #10 · answered by The Big Shot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋