Dog Haus, the celebrated Pasadena, California-based gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept, has announced an agreement with American Development Partners that will include the construction of over 300 new Dog Haus franchise locations in 12 states over the next seven years, making it one of the fastest growing food concepts in the United States. The new locations are slated to be constructed on land primarily purchased for “built to suit” and stand-alone Dog Haus Biergarten concepts and will be operated by veteran franchisees with extensive multi-unit and multi-brand experience.
Dog Haus currently has 21 stores open in five states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada and Utah), which will now grow to 19 states across the country with stores set to open in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee and Wyoming.
“Since opening the first Dog Haus in Pasadena six years ago, we’ve been tirelessly committed to working closely with our franchisees to create an unparalleled dining experience for our guests at each and every Dog Haus location,” says Dog Haus Partner André Vener, who co-founded the concept with friends and fellow partners Hagop Giragossian and Quasim Riaz in 2010. As Riaz further elaborates, “We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with American Development Partners and continue raising the Dog Haus experience to new heights across the country.”
Giragossian, Riaz and Vener initially made the decision to franchise Dog Haus in 2013, a decision that quickly precipitated a dramatic period of growth for the brand, originally conceptualized to elevate the humble hot dog, sausage and burger for the adult palate. Dog Haus‘ culinary team includes Giragossian, who oversees menu operations, and Würstmacher (sausage-maker) Adam Gertler. As Giragossian notes, “Our entire culinary and operations team will continue to ensure that the high quality that has made the brand a “haus” name in Southern California is preserved as it crosses state borders.”
“In addition to their vision, leadership and integrity, Dog Haus is an industry leader in food quality and has a proven track record of producing above average sales,” says Caleb McMillen, COO of American Development Partners. “Combined with their exceptional marketing appeal, we’re looking forward to working with many experienced franchisees to help expand the brand into 12 states across the country and filling a void in a restaurant sector that we feel has an incredible upside.”
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