Entrepreneur Magazine: Hot Dog on a Stick® Ranks Third on List of Top Food Franchises: Hotdog Category

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. 

See the full list of rankings from Entrepreneur’s list of top franchise brands here.