So Dan went from making $1M a year just owning permits to $100k sleeping in his car and working on his feet 9 hours a day 6 days a week? That sounds like some reverse super villain origin. At least he's nice and doesn't seem like he's exploiting anyone
I don't get why he didn't continue loaning permits since it's been explained that there's still a loophole going. I think there's something more sus about that loophole that isn't being explained.
@@robertthallium6883 Writing staff wrote her live Q&A session with the owner? Wrote the details about permits that she delivered while on her mid-day break? You shouldn't smack your forehead, better to slap your own face for being so incorrigible
Yeah, that's exactly what the writers do. Some will be off the cuff, but Mach and the team will have collaborated and have an idea of what questions are going to be asked. And I have no idea how you think they couldn't have written the script she delivered on her "break".
@@irgendwiecharmant64 It's an edited clip, she does some of work but I don't know why you're acting like it's all her, she presents but there's a small team behind her doing all the prep work including telling her what questions to ask. When shows like these have people actually work the job, they're not really working the job, at least not as hard as they want you believe. The focus is the news piece, the business owner isn't really expecting her to help out.
There is an astonishing amount of food vendors in NYC. Biggest culture shock to me. Not even Boston, a city as analogous to NYC as I've seen, has food carts. I was like damn, no way these are all permitted/sanitary lmao
When you have a city with a population larger than most states and larger than a lot of countries and the city has a lot of foot traffic it makes sense but there is also a real culture of "buy local" in NYC.
It's one of the best things about NYC. There's something so old school and "for the people" about it. It also has to do with the sheer number of pedestrians, I imagine.
@@WolfSaviorZX That's another amazing thing about NYC; there's literally a self-sustaining manufacturing industry of products specifically for New York City that New Yorkers themselves religiously buy.
...so Dan used to be a food permitting middle man charging insane rent to individual vendors, but now he works in a cart himself? I'm a little confused.
@@Thisath100 I am British, I tend to eat a couple of times a day on average. Very surprised he is not dead unless its like his 18th birthday so its actually only been a day since he has not eaten.
In San Francisco in the 80's the city finally allowed hot dog vendors on the street. Within a year they were all gone because the city killed them off with regulations, permits, fees, etc. I know there's probably a few food trucks there but the same problem.
So, if I understand correctly, even if you do everything right and become inordinately successful, there's still a very good chance you'll wind up LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!
the guy in times square said he only pays 250 for storage. the other main guy said he pays 2000 for storage...maybe the times square guy meant 250 per week ? one of those seems way off.
I’ve seen this guy before he did a feature with I can’t remember either Vice or Insider maybe? Really good guy. He’s a vet and like the beginning of the vid said he literally lives in his van at night to ensure other vendors don’t snake his spot from under him.
Not NYC, but a while ago on my college campus, two food truck owners got in a major fistfight we were worried was going to escalate further because a newbie stole a spot that truck had been using since the 90s.
If prices are too high you make fewer sales. If prices lower you make more sales. Some money is better than no money. Sales from volume make a difference also. If you own a business, you would understand. If not, start a business, and you will see first hand.
To be a successful business owner and investor, you have to be emotionally neutral to winning and losing. Winning and losing are just part of the game. Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing.
In Virginia and DC the Commissaries wanted me to pay $5000 a month for a one shelf in a fridge and a table. If you don't use these authorized Commissaries you get extra pressure from the health department. Oh and they don't allow food carts. So you have to buy and retrofit a full sized truck. If your community doesn't have street a great food scenes and you wish it did. Vote make it better.
No one should be allowed to rent out a permit. We either have them to protect consumers and allow for fair competition or we should not have them at all. I for one do not like them, at all, but I can understand why we have them and there may be a better way to handle businesses than permits I just do not know what that is currently, but either way if we are going to have them then they need to be relatively easy, cheap, and not time-consuming to obtain.
Man here in Mexico I haven't seen a hotdog cart in years, besides they are cheap, a dólar for water and another for the hotdog, the most expensive I have seen was 3 dollars at a fancy park cart
Your blonde friend got her t shirt dirty just for the sake of the video. That's commitment!
She's a brunette surely?!
isn't Macy the blonde friend
@@Thisath100 Macy is the blonde in the hot dog truck.
@@Ch1pp007 right haha that's my point. Meg is the friend who got mustard on her! She isn't blonde.
she's a keeper
So Dan went from making $1M a year just owning permits to $100k sleeping in his car and working on his feet 9 hours a day 6 days a week? That sounds like some reverse super villain origin. At least he's nice and doesn't seem like he's exploiting anyone
That was probably his retirement as well
brings a smile to my face
@@uwize5897Why is that?
I don't get why he didn't continue loaning permits since it's been explained that there's still a loophole going. I think there's something more sus about that loophole that isn't being explained.
@@Gee0F He probably just didnt know about it
Thought Linus tech tips was trying something different 💀💀💀💀😂😂
Same here i was like what’s he doing here 😂
I can't unsee this 😢
Was looking for this comment
she is more masculine than Linus.
Why she look like the female version of Linus Tech Tips😂
Thank God it's not just me😂
I thought the exact same thing!! Its why I clicked
Now I can't unsee it.
Linus is actually the less masculine version of Macy.
I just commented this lol glad to see I'm not the only one
Thank you Macy
lol macy is so funny a department store got named after her
They celebrate her hilarity with a parade every Thanksgiving too
is this real
@@user-ik3xr3eh3m Yes. I own Macy.
@@user-ik3xr3eh3mbruh
Walmart?
How is she working the stand AND delivering solid, digestible analysis at the same time? Amazing talent as a news host
writing staff... 🤦♀🤦♀🤦♀
@@robertthallium6883 Writing staff wrote her live Q&A session with the owner? Wrote the details about permits that she delivered while on her mid-day break? You shouldn't smack your forehead, better to slap your own face for being so incorrigible
Yeah, that's exactly what the writers do. Some will be off the cuff, but Mach and the team will have collaborated and have an idea of what questions are going to be asked. And I have no idea how you think they couldn't have written the script she delivered on her "break".
Because a monkey could operate a hot dog cart
@@irgendwiecharmant64 It's an edited clip, she does some of work but I don't know why you're acting like it's all her, she presents but there's a small team behind her doing all the prep work including telling her what questions to ask. When shows like these have people actually work the job, they're not really working the job, at least not as hard as they want you believe. The focus is the news piece, the business owner isn't really expecting her to help out.
You remind me of Leslie Knope and I mean that as a compliment.
Same energy yeah
That's actually very true. I'm surprised, I didn't make that connection before...
@@j887276 It’s the lead character on the show Parks & Recreation
And you remind me of Ann Perkins
There is an astonishing amount of food vendors in NYC. Biggest culture shock to me. Not even Boston, a city as analogous to NYC as I've seen, has food carts. I was like damn, no way these are all permitted/sanitary lmao
When you have a city with a population larger than most states and larger than a lot of countries and the city has a lot of foot traffic it makes sense but there is also a real culture of "buy local" in NYC.
It's one of the best things about NYC. There's something so old school and "for the people" about it. It also has to do with the sheer number of pedestrians, I imagine.
@@WolfSaviorZX That's another amazing thing about NYC; there's literally a self-sustaining manufacturing industry of products specifically for New York City that New Yorkers themselves religiously buy.
@@dunnowy123 all the dudes selling the same NYC baseball cap lmao
@@ian562ADF52E lol you have, I have one. We all have one
More videos like this and the food delivery app one. Nice work!
Very cool that you put in a whole day. We need this kind of deep dive journalism instead of quick hit pieces. Awesome stuff.
vendor: i need to stay anonymous
morning brew: hey everyone he has permit number 471
Probably number 471 in the queue
make this girl's (and her funny friend) full time job content creation for Morning Brew!
So true
I think it is. They run the Instagram
They already are....
"You're fired again!"
Unpaid intern 😢
Making it impossible to get a licence is the cartel's way of continuing their lease scheme
Same racket is going on with cannabis licenses.
...so Dan used to be a food permitting middle man charging insane rent to individual vendors, but now he works in a cart himself? I'm a little confused.
TY! I was looking for a comment like this cause i was very much giving side eye to him
@@kayri687 Side eye for what? He made bank back when it was legal and stopped when it wasn't and continued to work on the ground.
Literally have not ate once since I was a child (British) but was absolutely fascinated with this whole video. Well done Macy, Dan and prod crew.
Where in Britain do you live that you don't get to eat? I just had dinner where I am. I'm so sorry...
never ate a single time in his whole life damn thats crazy
loool
Would love food carts like this here
@@Thisath100 I am British, I tend to eat a couple of times a day on average. Very surprised he is not dead unless its like his 18th birthday so its actually only been a day since he has not eaten.
The production is excellent, thank you
This channel has really expanded in terms of great content. The commitment for this video is insane.
I'm a simple person. I see Macy, I like video
I saw Linus, but now I like Macy too! 👍
Your videos just keep getting better
I like the fact she stayed in her own van as well with dan 😂 "this is how we roll with the hot dog king"
bro Macy be delivering the best facts and taking care of the stand like a king
Macy is an elite-level reporter. Thank you for bringing us these real stories and not the run of the mill headline-based dramatic clickbait.
In San Francisco in the 80's the city finally allowed hot dog vendors on the street. Within a year they were all gone because the city killed them off with regulations, permits, fees, etc. I know there's probably a few food trucks there but the same problem.
This channel and Good Work are really hitting their stride. This is great
So, if I understand correctly, even if you do everything right and become inordinately successful, there's still a very good chance you'll wind up LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!
Lesson: Start your own hot-dog SaaS right NOW!
Spoken like a true consultant 🫡
@@stdmpa a mobile app to disrupt the hotdog vending space!
@@ian562ADF52E With AI, Blockchain and the Cloud
@@ian562ADF52E lmaooooooo
Macy is the greatest. Her videos are really engaging
This video is what RUclips is all about. Great Video!
Spraying mustard is wild 😂 well done
You guys are the absolute best! What an informative and entertaining video.
This is an incredible microcosmic description of basic business. I love it!
The hard hitting journalism we don’t see anymore
Sleeping in the car is wild.
Tuff people do tuff things
@@justinreyes4399 It would be nice if they could just leave it there locked up
I prefer sleeping in the truck.
He greedy that's all
This is becoming my new favorite channel! Very insightful!
the guy in times square said he only pays 250 for storage. the other main guy said he pays 2000 for storage...maybe the times square guy meant 250 per week ? one of those seems way off.
Great content. Keep it up
way less money than i thought especially for the prices behind him
Well done Macy! Always enjoy these informative and entertaining videos
Did I see the prices right? $10US for a hotdogs? $13.64 Canadian, are you crazy!?!?! That's almost 1 hour of minimum wage for a hotdog!
Great on the ground journalism as always.
I’ve seen this guy before he did a feature with I can’t remember either Vice or Insider maybe? Really good guy. He’s a vet and like the beginning of the vid said he literally lives in his van at night to ensure other vendors don’t snake his spot from under him.
Not NYC, but a while ago on my college campus, two food truck owners got in a major fistfight we were worried was going to escalate further because a newbie stole a spot that truck had been using since the 90s.
Great video that actually teaches something about a common business. Subscribed.
I remember Macy as a shy freshman in English class. Crazy seeing her just scrolling through RUclips.
Prove it
Such a great video. So much respect for Dan, seems like such a slog to get up and do this 6 days a week!
It's so interesting seeing the transistion into other content!
You're charismatic and so enoyable. Do you write your own contents/scripts? You're sooo funny if you do :)
My man fell in love
Protect Dan at all costs
What an awesome video! Literally always wondered about these carts!
This was wholesome. Thank you 🙏😂
I thought this was Linus Tech Tips 😂😭✋
I’m honestly curious why nyc health department takes so long to issue these permits. Definitely need a follow up here.
I’m sure it has absolutely nothing to do with corruption.
All the Taxi drivers are about to start hot dog stands 😂😂😂
4 Dollars is probably still too cheap, all those expenses considered.
He didn't even keep up with inflation.
If prices are too high you make fewer sales. If prices lower you make more sales. Some money is better than no money. Sales from volume make a difference also. If you own a business, you would understand. If not, start a business, and you will see first hand.
Assembling hot dogs all day and living in a van for $100K a year in NYC? No thanks.
the glizzy king of new york
She looks like if Linus Tech Tips if he review hot dog cart lol
No POS System. No Taxes 😂
I'm imagining they all had to have a big fight over who would get to go into the field on this assignment. And if not, good on you Macy!
To be a successful business owner and investor, you have to be emotionally neutral to winning and losing. Winning and losing are just part of the game. Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing.
Brian demonstrates an excellent understanding of market trends, making well informed decisions that leads to consistent profit
Any specific guide. I'm from Georgia how do I go about this? I think I'm interested how can I get in touch with Mr Brian Nelson
he's mostly on Telegrams, using the user-name
Brian115 💯.. that's it
❤Thanks for the info. I'll reach out to him immediately
I am learning so much about hot dog selling lore
For everyone asking who she is. Her name is Macy Williams
Amazing reporting. Wow. Excellent story
Feels like a nostalgic Zoom episode on PBS- love it
I like the style of you video im learning while enjoying lol
All hail the Hot Dog King, long may he reign
Good video, good journalism.
Neeww Yoork, something about where dreams are made of 👏
Great job young man.
Entertaining and informative video. Well done.
Lol I love these influencers talking about they're job 😂😂😂
3:50 to 352 😂
So great of Macy to give the intern double severance.
STOP STARING AT MY WEINER
Good vibe of a video!
Idk who this girl is, but amazing energy and great camera presence. Got a Sub from me.
We should experiment with permit holidays. Like 3 days a year anyone can sell without a permit. Just see what happens. Might be fun
Baseball bats at the ready ... wikipedia 'Glasgow Ice Cream wars'
“Jk I’m locked in” 😂
love these videos
Really interesting to see how it all works (and bonus points for the shirt)
Man thumbnail made me think Linus Techtips guy ran out of ideas for videos
4:06 "President Joe Biden eats here".....
I don't want one now...
$100k a year in street food sales is exceptionally good.
Food handlers license 😂 New York lol
Very informative video. Congratulations
That's the cart I got a hot dog and a knish from when I was in New York! Really cool
knish soft wrapped in foil good hot
@@rogerrosen2323 with mustard!
Perfect business for three brothers.
„wrong choice, you’re fired” 😂
Where do they use the bathroom?
i have a bottle and use it sometimes if its rush hour. lol yea no one has ever gotten sick dont worry
Is there anything at all ran by NYC that actually works properly and doesnt require you to pay under their or someone elses table?
No as long as Liberals run.Means total incompetence
In Virginia and DC the Commissaries wanted me to pay $5000 a month for a one shelf in a fridge and a table. If you don't use these authorized Commissaries you get extra pressure from the health department. Oh and they don't allow food carts. So you have to buy and retrofit a full sized truck. If your community doesn't have street a great food scenes and you wish it did. Vote make it better.
Dammmm I really thought it was Linus in the miniature ajajajaajjaajja
Great Video!
This was fun and informative.
Macy is amazing!
15K a year is nothing compared to how much rent cost in NYC. Thats 40 bucks a day or probably 20 cents a hot dog if they can sell 200 a day.
No one should be allowed to rent out a permit. We either have them to protect consumers and allow for fair competition or we should not have them at all. I for one do not like them, at all, but I can understand why we have them and there may be a better way to handle businesses than permits I just do not know what that is currently, but either way if we are going to have them then they need to be relatively easy, cheap, and not time-consuming to obtain.
Man here in Mexico I haven't seen a hotdog cart in years, besides they are cheap, a dólar for water and another for the hotdog, the most expensive I have seen was 3 dollars at a fancy park cart
damn Linus went from Tech Tips to Hot Dogs