Franchising

Dog Haus goes to Washington

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November 10, 2021

Dog Haus, owned by The Absolute Brands, is bringing its hot dog creations to the Evergreen State through an area development agreement with franchisees Michael Kohlhoff and Justin Jones. The duo will open three Dog Haus locations throughout the Tri-Cities and Pullman areas, with the first set to open in late 2022.

"As a Northwest native, it is particularly exciting for me to see the Absolute Würst be introduced to the state of Washington," Dog Haus Director of Franchise Development Erik Hartung said in a company press release. "Michael and Justin are already incredibly passionate about the brand, so we're thrilled to welcome them to the Dog Haus franchisee family. We look forward to opening another successful restaurant and serving our one-of-a-kind creations to the Tri-Cities and Pullman communities."

The restaurants will serve the brand's full menu, including gourmet dogs, sausages, burgers, fried chicken creations and sides as well as sandwiches, wings and strips.

The stores will also offer The Absolute Brands' delivery-and-pickup-only concepts — Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos, Bad Mutha Clucka, Big Belly Burgers, JAILBIRD and Plant B. The Absolute Brands is a restaurant group comprised of Dog Haus and multiple unique concepts, inspired by Dog Haus' menu and served out of the brand's existing locations and ghost kitchens.