Cali-Based Dog Haus is Heading East

Known for unique flavor combinations, the high-quality hot dog brand is expanding rapidly.

SPONSOREDUpdated 2:14PM • 11/05/15

Photo courtesy of Dog Haus

There aren’t many times when being in the doghouse is considered a blessing, but residents from eight states will soon understand how fortunate they are to share that distinction.

Following five strong years of serving American fare with a twist, Dog Haus is heading toward a major expansion. The Pasadena, California-based franchise is moving East with plans for 125 locations from 25 franchisees from Arizona, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Texas, Utah and Washington D.C.

Founded by Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and Andre Vener, the first Dog Haus opened in October 2010 and was met with immediate success. Serving premier hot dogs, burgers and sausages, the brand grew to three stores in less than three years. By 2013, the trio decided to franchise and experienced rapid growth.

Backed by a solid menu that features 100 percent all-beef skinless Haus Dogs, Haus Sausages and 100 percent Black Angus beef burgers served on grilled King’s Hawaiian Rolls, the brand is dedicated to ensure customers have a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

In an interview with QSR Magazine, Vener said the numbers supporting their success is meaningless if the quality doesn’t exist.

“Dog Haus has distinguished itself in the fast casual sector because we are offering a unique and superior product—from our dogs to the local craft beers we have on tap to the soft-serve ice cream we recently introduced,” he said. “We are excited about the growth, but more excited when we see the core principles behind Dog Haus taking root and finding a fresh audience in these new communities.”

With intriguing menu pairings such as the Grand Slam, a hot dog topped with smoked bacon, tater tots, maple syrup Sriracha and a fried egg, Dog Haus hopes to continue taking a bite out of the fast-casual sector.