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Hot Dog on a Stick ranked third among the best hot dog franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2021 Top Food Franchises Ranking. The brand has 78 corporate-owned stores and 14 franchise locations in the United States, as well as international locations.
In Entrepreneur Magazine’s recent 2021 Top Food Franchises Ranking, Hot Dog on a Stick® ranked third among the best of hot dogs, continuing to prove itself to be an industry leader. Hot Dog on a Stick was first launched in 1946 on a beach in Santa Monica, California. In 1973, it opened its first mall location in Salt Lake City, Utah, which is still in operation. Known for its fresh, made-to-order hot dog on a stick product, hand-mashed lemonade and iconic uniforms, the brand stands out as an industry leader among other hot dog brands.
Currently, there are 78 corporate-owned stores and 14 franchise locations in the United States, as well as international locations in the Philippines and South Korea.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on July 21, 2021. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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