Hot Dog on a Stick is a fast food company that was founded by Dave Barham in Santa Monica, California, USA,[1] in 1946,[2] and later branched out into malls and shopping centers. From 2014 to 2021, the company was owned by Global Franchise Group based in Atlanta, GA. Under GFG, the brand opened new locations across the country and moved into the franchising space. On June 28, 2021, Global Franchise Group announced that it would be acquired by FAT Brands, owners of Fatburger and Johnny Rockets.[3] The acquisition was completed on July 22.[4]
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| Hot Dog on a Stick | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Genre | Fast food |
| Founded | June 1946 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Founder | Dave Barham |
| Headquarters | , U.S |
Number of locations | 45 (2021) |
| Products | Hot dogs |
| Revenue |  US$45 million (2021) |
| Parent | FAT Brands |
| Website | hotdogonastick |
History
editThe first Hot Dog on a Stick store opened at the original Muscle Beach location next to the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California, in 1946, serving lemonade and corn dogs on sticks to people on the beach. The second location opened in the late 50s at Pacific Ocean Park (also sometimes stylized as "P.O.P." and not to be confused with the current Pacific Park Pier in Santa Monica today) in Santa Monica, California. In 1962, a third location was opened on the Redondo Beach Pier, which remained the only independently owned location under the name "Craig's Hot Dog on a Stick" until its permanent closure in September 2024.[5] Hot Dog on a Stick later expanded and became a large food chain. Hot Dog on a Stick currently has just 35 United States locations, which are primarily located in popular regional shopping malls. There are also internationally franchised locations, in Korea[6] and Shanghai, China.[7]
References
edit- ^ Amestoy, Louis (December 14, 2008). "Comfort in cupcakes". The Business Press. Thebizpress.com. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
- ^ "Taking comfort in fast and affordable meals around town". The.honoluluadvertiser.com. August 17, 2001. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
- ^ Inc, FAT Brands (June 28, 2021). "FAT Brands Inc. Agrees to Acquire Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ Inc., FAT Brands (July 22, 2021). "FAT Brands Completes Acquisition of Global Franchise Group". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ "Redondo Pier Hot Dog on a Stick to close after 62 years". August 30, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Dog on a Stick". Hotdogonastick.com. May 7, 2007. Archived from the original on January 26, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
- ^ "Hot Dog on a Stick opens first location in China".