Franchising

Dog Haus makes Austin debut

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October 7, 2020

Dog Haus is opening Saturday in Austin at 7710 N. FM 620. The Dog Haus Biergarten Four Points, which is the chain's first brick-and-mortar location in Austin, will feature multiple high-definition big-screen televisions, plus a full bar with 24 beers on tap, emphasizing local craft favorites, and will serve the brand's signature Haus Cocktails — handcrafted by Phil Wills, as seen on "Bar Rescue."

"The demographics and business growth in North West Austin make this a prime location for the Dog Haus culture of community, quality food and drinks," franchisee Frank Zeolla said in a company press release. "During these unprecedented times, nothing is more important than the health of our guests and team members. We will continue to take all necessary precautions to protect everyone's safety and wellbeing as we serve through dine-in, carryout and delivery. We can't wait to become an integral part of the Four Points community."

As part of its introduction to the community, the restaurant is giving 20 fans a free Haus Dog once a week throughout the remainder of 2020. Now through Oct. 25, fans can text "FOUR POINTS" to 31996 to enter Dog Haus Biergarten Four Point's grand opening sweepstakes. The restaurant will notify winners on Oct. 26, who will each get their choice of seven Haus Dog creations, which feature premium toppings, once a week for the rest of 2020.

To add to the celebration, Dog Haus Biergarten Four Points is supporting the local community by donating 15% of sales from its grand opening this weekend to the Dell Children's Foundation. Dell Children's focuses on investing in the future of children's health in Central Texas and works to ensure that no child is ever turned away regardless of their family's ability to pay.

In addition to Haus Dogs, Dog Haus' full menu includes sausages, burgers, corn dogs, fried chicken sandwiches, wings and strips, sides, premium shakes as well as a bar program that includes beer, wine, Haus Micheladas and a new cocktail menu offering a variety of concoctions.

Founded by longtime friends Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener, the first Dog Haus opened in Pasadena, California in 2010.