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Toland, 26, is in his seventh year of ballpark peddling, and like most Fenway vendors, he got his gig through someone he knew. He's a "rabid" Sox fan, of course, although most nights he's so busy that he doesn't even know what the score is.
Toland is one of the 95 vendors at Fenway during a typical game, employed by Aramark food services. Fenway fans are predicted to consume more than 1.7 million hot dogs this season, or enough to round the bases 2,367 times.
What do you like to sell?
I sell hot dogs more than peanuts, but I also sell pizza and water. Some vendors stick with one product, but I choose different ones based on what I think will sell best. For example, water sells best on a hot day.
Let's ask the question everyone is wondering. How much do you make?
Most vendors get between $100 to $200 a game. You make a flat fee so if the game gets called due to rain, there's still a minimum that you earn. We work on commission, so the harder you work, the more you make.