The other areas around Central Park where hot dog carts operate are almost as expensive, running more than $100,000 with some pushing past the $200,000 mark. The reason again is the prime real estate to sell hot dogs, but the city actually doesn’t set the price. These spots are bid on every five years with the highest bid receiving the permit to operate. These costs have increased dramatically over the last 10 years, and the city makes about $4.5 million a year on concession permits.