I need to get more customers to come to my hotdog cart. My cart has slowed down for some reason. I offer a variety of hot dogs chips sodas. Alway friendly with customers. I need some good input on this matter. I have gone from 60 hot dogs aday to 20 aday. Won't belong I will have to close up shop. I need everyones help if you can. Thanks everyone.
2007-08-28 02:58:14 · 8 answers · asked by larry s 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
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2007-08-28 03:08:49 · answer #1 · answered by Village Player 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the environmant changed? Have any companies left the area that were a major source of your clients?
Come up with a gimick. A funky dog that can be special to your cart. Something that represesnt the area. Or maybe "state specialties" Take the top 5 hotdog states and make their signature dog. Lunch special - dog and a coke $2.50, something nuts, that can't be passed up.
No offense intended - Is your cart as clean as it could be? Is it dented, as the "sneeze" guard all scratched up? Remember, customers first shop with their eyes, then thier mouths. Make the cart more alluring and the customers will come.
2007-08-28 04:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The onion idea is tops. It is hard to resist the smell of frying onions. If you have only a steamer cart, think of ways to cause an aroma in the air.
Also you could create punch cards for returning customers, 10 punches get a free soda, or 20 punches for a free meal.
Post signs with a "ask about our free lunches".
PEOPLE LOVE FREE STUFF.
2007-08-28 03:12:12 · answer #3 · answered by silly_me 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Offer kosher, all-beef dogs (esp if in a big city)
Do you have a griddle or flat top stove on your cart? Fry some onions on their... you can offer them on hot dogs, but really, the scent of sizzling onions is hard to resist, even for onion-haters!
2007-08-28 03:05:33 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Introduce specials.
1. Buy one get one free.
2. Buy one get a soda free.
3. Buy one and refer a friend, get a free hotdog next time.
4. Change your decorations on your cart to attract more attention.
2007-08-28 03:07:36 · answer #5 · answered by cgroenewald_2000 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
try some promotions, Buy 2 get one Free.
Lower your prices on certain days.
change up the menu.
2007-08-28 03:07:48 · answer #6 · answered by yoji6365 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe offer samples too
2007-08-28 03:16:32 · answer #7 · answered by Cathi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get some picket signs and put 'Get ur fresh hot dogs here! ' or something to get costumosers ocming
2007-08-28 03:06:42 · answer #8 · answered by blinkkk182 ツ ♪♫ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋