A free hot dog cart game set in Los Angeles
Hot Dog Empire is a free street-food business game you play right in your browser, on your phone or computer. You run a hot dog cart in LA against 11 rival vendors, each with their own personality. Every day you buy supplies, pick a corner of the city, set your prices and try to finish the run with the most cash.
How to play
- Stock your cart. Buy hot dogs, bacon, jalapeños, onions and peppers, veggie dogs and drinks. Sell out and you leave money on the table; overbuy and leftovers spoil.
- Pick your corner. Choose from Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Echo Park, Koreatown, Crypto.com Arena and Dodger Stadium. The first cart at a spot gets the best position.
- Set your prices. Charge too much and customers walk to the next cart; charge too little and you leave profit behind.
- React at the mid-day break. Restock, reprice or move your cart before the dinner rush.
- Grow your empire. Buy permits, a bigger cart, a card reader and a premium grill, and build your reputation.
Features
- Quick solo runs: 3 days (about 8 minutes) or 5 days (about 15 minutes)
- A daily challenge where everyone plays the same day, with its own leaderboard
- Multiplayer rooms: share a code and compete with friends over 3, 5 or 15 days
- Events that change the city: Dodger games, concerts, film premieres, heat waves, rain and police sweeps
- 11 computer-run rival vendors who scout, undercut and chase the crowds
- Run contracts, an end-of-run grade and global leaderboards
Frequently asked questions
Is Hot Dog Empire free?
Yes. It's free to play in any web browser, on phones and computers, with no download or account needed.
How long does a game take?
A 3-day run takes about 8 minutes and a 5-day run about 15 minutes. Multiplayer rooms can also play a 15-day season (about 45 minutes). The daily challenge is a 5-day run that everyone plays with the same events.
How do you win?
Finish with the most cash. Watch the forecast, pick busy corners, avoid fines in restricted zones and price smarter than your rivals.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Create a room and share the code so friends can join the same game, or play solo against the computer vendors.
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