Thursday, March 18, 2010

Upsetting the Food Cart

Upsetting the Food Cart
Published March 18, 2010 in the Memphis Flyer

Christopher McRae opened his mobile hot dog cart business, Hound Dogs, on the corner of Union and Main in June 2009. Many people know him as the "Twitter Guy" or as the "best-looking purveyor of hot dogs ... on the corner of Union & Main." Known for his outgoing personality, social media savvy, and trivia question of the day, McRae was an instant hit on Main Street.

With low start-up and overhead costs, McRae had high hopes for Hound Dogs. However, what he calls "restrictive" Health Department codes, limited venues, and a lack of pedestrian foot traffic have left him considering whether or not to hang up his apron...(Read more).

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