Derek Belz hands a Chicago-style hot dog to a customer at an event in June. Photos courtesy Belz family
Neapolitan Neighbors
Turning hot dogs into hustle
Customers tell young entrepreneur, ‘Oh, that’s really good’
What began so he could earn money for a new gaming computer has turned into a full-fledged family- run business for 12-year-old Derek Belz. With support from his parents, Derek launched “Derek’s Dog House,” a catering venture serving Chicago-style hot dogs.
