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title: "Dog Haus Enters Mexico, Launching Multi-Unit Expansion With First Restaurant in Mérida"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/2b1be16b-00f0-40c0-81b4-8d0e91457878
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260728_dog_haus_enters_mexico_launching_multiunit_expansion_with_first_restaurant_.html
category: "QSR"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "QSR"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-07-28T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:43:17.866Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Dog Haus Enters Mexico, Launching Multi-Unit Expansion With First Restaurant in Mérida

**TL;DR:** Dog Haus has entered the Mexican market with its first restaurant in Mérida, marking a milestone in the brand's expansion. The Mérida location offers a range of menu items and features a unique design with stadium-style seating and a family arcade.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-07-28. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260728_dog_haus_enters_mexico_launching_multiunit_expansion_with_first_restaurant_.html).*

## Story

The Mérida restaurant welcomed its first guests in June and was celebrated with an opening event attended by leadership, media and community leaders. The opening represents a milestone for the Pasadena, California-based brand as it introduces its signature burgers, brews and brats to guests in Mexico.

“Entering Mexico is an important milestone for Dog Haus as we continue expanding into markets that value premium ingredients, a chef-driven menu and an elevated sports bar experience,” said Erik Hartung, executive vice president of Dog Haus. “Mérida is the first step in our long-term growth strategy, and we’re excited to introduce our innovative culinary approach to communities across Mexico.”

The Mérida restaurant features menu items including Smashburgers, Dogs & Sausages, Crispy and Grilled Chicken, Shareables, Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos and craft beverages.

Designed as more than a restaurant, the Mérida location offers a destination for families, friends and sports fans. New design features include stadium-style seating centered around a large-format video wall, a family arcade and a dedicated children's play area, complemented by a full-service bar and indoor and outdoor seating. Whether gathering for morning meetups or late-night outings, the design reflects Dog Haus's vision of creating places where guests can connect over great food, drinks and shared experiences.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- QSR (sector)
- international expansion (topic)
- multi-unit development (topic)
- menu offerings (topic)
- Mexico (location)
- restaurant design (topic)
- Dog Haus (company)
- mexico market (topic)
- Erik Hartung (person)
- Mérida (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260728_dog_haus_enters_mexico_launching_multiunit_expansion_with_first_restaurant_.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2b1be16b-00f0-40c0-81b4-8d0e91457878).