7 Fun Facts About Hot Dog on a Stick

Published on Jan 27, 2016

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7 Fun Facts About Hot Dog on a Stick

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Hot Dog on a Stick is nearly seventy years old and the company is still continuing to grow, starting from the origins of the recipe and the many widespread franchises that have become widely available. Here are seven fun facts that you might not have previously known about the company.

Topics of Discussion

  • Hot Dog on a Stick is nearly seventy years old
  • The batter is made out of a mother’s cornbread recipe
  • The first shops of Hot Dog on a Stick were mobile
  • The company’s colors haven’t changed since 1973

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  • The first mall location of Hot Dog on a Stick was in Salt Lake City, Utah
  • There are currently over 50 locations, including Alaska and Hawaii
  • Hot Dog on a Stick is an employee-owned company

1. As stated above, Hot Dog on a Stick will be turning seventy years old this coming year. Not very many hot dog fast-food franchises can boast that legacy, especially when there are no signs that the company is slowing down any time soon.

2. Dave Barham, the founder of Hot Dog on a Stick, used his mother’s corn bread recipe when he first started selling the treat and it has only continued to attract customers everywhere. This special recipe is a big part of what makes the hot dog fast-food franchise so popular.

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3. To spread the word about Hot Dog on a Stick, Dave Barham took to the road and sold his product at county fairs all throughout the region. The treat is still found at county fairs all over the country and continues to be a great way to promote this hot dog fast-food franchise.

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