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Dat Dog expands franchising, corporate-owned units

January 24, 2017

Fast casual hot dog concept Dat Dog is ready to move out of New Orleans and will open two new restaurants in Louisiana and Mississippi, according to a press release.

"We've learned a lot in the past five years, but what has remained at Dat Dog's core is our sense of community," Constantine Georges, Dat Dog founder and CEO, said in the release. "As we look to expand in the south and beyond, we're looking for partners who are immersed in their community — and who will continue to make Dat Dog a fun place to work, play and visit."

According to the release, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council reports Americans eat 20 billion hot dogs per year. Restaurants account for 21 percent of consumption.

"Hot dogs are the all-American food that are popular no matter the location," said Eric Mittenthal, president of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. "When you want to eat something that will put a smile on your face, there's no better choice."

Dat Dog has received numerous awards, including "Top 10 Hot Dogs in the U.S." and "Best Hot Dogs in America," according to the release.

"At Dat Dog, we celebrate the individual and the entrepreneurial spirit. We love improvising with our 'Chef's Choice,' when a guest asks us to create a completely unique dog using ingredients our chefs know will be a perfect combination of flavors," Bill DiPaola, president and COO of Dat Dog Enterprises and a certified franchise executive, said in the release. "At the end of the day, it's our incredible employees who prepare delicious food and create memorable experiences for our guests."