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Top Dog Carts Breaking News
Check Us Out - We've Got New Digs!

In January 2012, Top Dog Carts moved! Though only a couple miles from our previous location, the new space has allowed us to combine all of our services in one place. It's also allowed us to expand on some of those services. Here's what's new!

Parts, Sales & Service
We've combined our parts, sales and service departments to offer better customer care. Now, most questions can be answered within a few minutes, not a few hours. Our reps can now measure parts, take a photo or consult our engineers directly should you have technical concerns. They can also assist you with learning how to operate your cart, adding custom features, or obtaining important documents and quotes.

Graphics & Marketing
We've enhanced our design services by adding an on-site graphic design and marketing team. In addition, we have partnered with K2 Evolution, LLC to provide extended marketing services to our customers. With over 40 years of combined design and marketing experience, they are ready to turn their knowledge into your success.

Whether you need to design a logo or add an exciting new sign to your cart, we can complete your project in-house and on time. Plus, we can help you design and print letterhead, business cards, menus, web pages, social networking, online advertising and more. For information, call  321-972-5915 or email Jessica@K2evolution.net

What hasn't changed?
If you are familiar with Top Dog Carts, then you know we are referred to as the “limousine of hot dog carts”. Many years have been put into the engineering of our carts, making them the most compact, efficient, sanitary kitchen set-up possible. While our basic cart construction has not changed, we've made them even more versitile with new items and accessories. Sneeze guards, cooler rack extensions, and char-grill inserts are just a few examples. And now, you can purchase them online too! Visit: shop.topdogcarts.com.

Still Curious?
Call today and schedule a visit! We love to meet and talk with vendors!

April Sale
Custom Umbrellas only $350

A Letter from the New Owner
First I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kay Wertz. As you probably know, "Hot Dog Jim" sold Top Dog Carts to me about a year ago. While I'm new to the industry, thanks to the guidance of Jim and his engineers, I am quickly learning the “tricks of the trade."

My goal is to make the best mobile food carts in the world even better. And we're well on our way. We continue to build the same (or better) quality carts our clients expect. In addition, we are introducing new products and services -  all tailored to making your cart purchases as effortless as possible.

We love hearing from you! If you have suggestions, please send them to me at Kay@TopDogCarts.com. Hearing what you think will help us continue to design carts that make our clients' "dreams come true."

Thank you, we look forward to building your cart!
Kay,

Owner, TDC Manufacturing, LLC TopDogCarts.com

Tip of the Month:
LOCATION! LOCATION, LOCATION!

Finding a good location is important for your business to succeed. If you haven't found one - here's how to start!

When considering a location, target areas with high traffic volume like downtown/metro areas, outside public buildings such as court houses, college campuses, near fast food establishments or gas stations, construction sites, beaches, convention centers and arenas.

Vist these locations several times throughout the day to find peak traffic hours. This will be helpful if you plan on dividing your business between other locations too.

Make a list of the best spots, then ask yourself these questions:
* Is the location on private or public property?
* Is it year-round or seasonal?
* Is my vehicle capable of towing to this location?

Once you've found a location, make an appointment to meet with the property owners and discuss your plans. Some owners will ask for a monthly rental fee. If so, make sure you obtain a copy of the rental agreement. You will also want factor this into your monthly operational expenses.

More information about starting a mobile food business is available on our website!

Are you a Food Cart Extraordinaire?
If you have tips, tricks, advice or stories you'd like to share with other mobile food vendors, email them to us. We may publish them in an upcoming issues of TDC News!
Public Appearances
 Top Dog Carts was recently featured in a JG Wentworth commercial, filmed locally at the Orlando Court House. Check it out! CLICK HERE if your email does not support video.
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Our New Location
TDC Manufacturing, LLC
1355 Bennett Drive, Unit 177
Longwood, FL 32750
(get directions)
TF: 888-282-5002
P: 321-972-8200
F. 321-972-8715
email: sales@topdogcarts.com

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