Hot Dog on a Stick

HDOS Enterprises
Hot Dog on a Stick
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRestaurants
GenreFast food
FoundedJune 1946; 78 years ago (1946-06)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
FounderDave Barham
Headquarters,
U.S
Number of locations
45 (2021)
ProductsHot dogs
RevenueIncrease US$45 million (2021)
ParentFAT Brands
Websitehotdogonastick.com

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]

  1. ^ Amestoy, Louis (December 14, 2008). "Comfort in cupcakes". The Business Press. Thebizpress.com. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  2. ^ "Taking comfort in fast and affordable meals around town". The.honoluluadvertiser.com. August 17, 2001. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
  3. ^ 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)
  4. ^ 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)