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title: "Dog Haus Inks Multi-Unit Deal to Enter Alabama"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/156b8591-ffe7-43ee-bf59-2e9d74a3bec2
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230707_dog_haus_inks_multiunit_deal_to_enter_alabama.html
category: "QSR"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "QSR"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-07-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:32:17.763Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Dog Haus Inks Multi-Unit Deal to Enter Alabama

**TL;DR:** Dog Haus has signed a multi-unit deal to open three restaurants in Alabama with franchisees Bhawesh and Shivani Malhotra. The brand is entering the Southeast market with this agreement.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-07-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230707_dog_haus_inks_multiunit_deal_to_enter_alabama.html).*

## Story

Dog Haus’ leadership team announced today that it executed an area development agreement (ADA) with Bhawesh and Shivani Malhotra that will include three future Dog Haus Biergarten restaurants in Alabama.

Every Dog Haus features a uniquely delicious menu of gourmet hot dogs and sausages free of all added nitrates and nitrites, 100% Black Angus that is certified humanely raised, no hormones and no antibiotics – never-ever in its burgers – and 100% all-natural chicken breast with no hormones and no antibiotics, all served on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls.

And don’t forget the Dog Haus Bar Program that offers more than 24 beers on tap, bottles and cans, plus a variety of one-of-a-kind Haus creation cocktails, curated by renowned Mixologist Phil Wills, who has partnered with Dog Haus to create a fun and inventive menu that further elevates the brand’s guest experience.

“We’re thrilled to be working with a family like the Malhotra’s that is dedicated to making our entry into Alabama a success,” said Dog Haus Executive Vice President of Franchise Development Erik Hartung. “We’re known as a great place to get over-the-top food items, great beer and watch a game, so it is a perfect fit for SEC Country. ”

After a long career in the auto industry, Bhawesh Malhotra is currently on the executive team at a growing modular building company. His wife, Shivani, is a restaurant expert with experience from working many different roles in the industry.

After falling in love with the combination of award-winning food offerings and a fun atmosphere, the two knew they wanted to be a part of Dog Haus. They believe the brand matches well with Alabamians, especially in a sports and food-crazed market like Birmingham.

“We have been wanting to build something of our own for some time and Dog Haus was the best opportunity to do that,” Bhawesh Malhotra said.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- Alabama (location)
- multi-unit deal (topic)
- Dog Haus (company)
- King's Hawaiian (company)
- southeast expansion (topic)
- Erik Hartung (person)
- alabama market (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230707_dog_haus_inks_multiunit_deal_to_enter_alabama.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/156b8591-ffe7-43ee-bf59-2e9d74a3bec2).