Hot Dog on a Stick
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fast food |
| Founded | January 1, 1946 in Santa Monica, California, United States |
| Founder | Dave Barham |
| Headquarters | Carlsbad, California , United States |
Area served | United States, Korea, Shanghai (China) |
| Products | Lemonade, corn dogs |
| Owner | FAT Brands |
| Parent | FAT Brands |
Hot Dog on a Stick is a fast food chain created by Dave Barham in Santa Monica, California in 1946. It began by offering lemonade and corn dogs at Muscle Beach before expanding into shopping malls and retail centers. Between 2014 and 2021, the brand was under the ownership of Global Franchise Group (GFG), which grew its footprint across the country through franchising efforts. On June 28, 2021, FAT Brands, known for owning Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, acquired GFG, with the transaction finalized on July 22.
History
The inaugural outlet launched at Muscle Beach close to the Santa Monica Pier in 1946, soon followed by additional sites at Pacific Ocean Park and the Redondo Beach Pier. The latter operated independently as "Craig's Hot Dog on a Stick" until its closure in September 2024. Currently, Hot Dog on a Stick maintains roughly 35 locations throughout the United States, predominantly situated in regional shopping malls, along with international franchise operations in Korea and Shanghai, China.
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- Fast-food franchises
- American companies established in 1946
- Companies based in Carlsbad, California
- Companies based in Santa Monica, California
- Companies that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2014
- Hot dog restaurants in the United States
- Restaurants established in 1946