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Hot dog cart seeking right spot to serve hunrgy downtowners
A big-city staple has made its way to Fort Scott as a hot dog cart makes its way around town.
Bob Dennis and wife Raylene have been setting up their cart wherever they find the people. Tuesday they were at the corner of 3rd Street and National Avenue where they had more success than their first two days.
"This seems to be a pretty good place," Bob said.
Raylene added, "This must be the spot."
The Dennis' are not settling yet. Raylene said they are moving around to find the best locations where they can attract the most people.
Bob and Raylene have been selling hot dogs for a total of three days. Their son bought the cart in Texas as a way to made some extra money. Bob said they have twin sons who work for a Fortune 500 company and are always looking for new opportunities to make money.
Raylene said she wants to get her teenage grandson involved so he has something to do over the summer and to teach him about making money.
Bob was born and raised in Mapleton and Raylene was born and raised in Fort Scott. They lived in Fort Scott for 20 years before moving to Fair Oaks, Calif., a suburb of Sacramento, where they have lived for the past 50 years. Raylene said they moved into a house in Fort Scott.
"It was time to come home," Raylene said.
Raylene said they do not have a set routine or route set up yet. She said they would sell hot dogs approximately 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. She added, they have not decided if they will try to sell hot dogs in the evening. They are playing it by ear right now and learning as they go.
"We've never done anything like this," Raylene said.
With prices like $2.50 for a hot dog and $4 for a polish sausage, the Dennis' hot dog cart is growing in popularity.
The cart may not be in the same location two days in a row, however. Just look for the red and yellow umbrella.