--- title: Hot Dog Factory Blog & Press description: Check out the Hot Dog Factory Blog & Press for all of the latest news, press, and more! image: https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hubfs/Email/Monthly%20Email%20Header.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog#main-content) ### [NOW FRANCHISING • LEARN MORE](https://40267584.hs-sites.com/franchise/opportunities) [![The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory White](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo-Brand/The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory%20White.png?width=665&height=444&name=The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory%20White.png "The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory White")](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com) [![The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory White](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo-Brand/The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory%20White.png?width=665&height=444&name=The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory%20White.png "The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory White")](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com) - [Locations](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/locations) - [Order](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/menu) - [Order Now](https://order.incentivio.com/c/originalhotdogfactory/) - [Check Out the Menu](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/menu) - [Catering](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/catering) - [News](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog) - [About](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/about) - [Contact](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/contact) - [Franchise](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/franchise) - [Shop](https://swag.theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu - [Locations](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/locations) - [Order](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/menu) - [Order Now](https://order.incentivio.com/c/originalhotdogfactory/) - [Check Out the Menu](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/menu) - [Catering](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/catering) - [News](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog) - [About](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/about) - [Contact](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/contact) - [Franchise](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/franchise) - [Shop](https://swag.theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalhotdogfactory) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalhotdogfactory/?hl=en) # Hot Dog Blog #### news • press • hot dogs Filter by Tag Show All Announcements Black History Press Releases franchising ##### SUBSCRIBE [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20Blog%20-%20Derrick%202.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20Blog%20-%20Derrick%202.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/press-release-nba-star-derrick-favors-joins-the-original-hot-dog-factory-family-as-new-franchisee) #### [Press Release: NBA Star Derrick Favors Joins The Original Hot Dog Factory® Family as New Franchisee](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/press-release-nba-star-derrick-favors-joins-the-original-hot-dog-factory-family-as-new-franchisee) [The Original Hot Dog Factory:](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/the-original-hot-dog-factory) Feb 6, 2025 7:09:56 AM Atlanta, GA – February 6th, 2025 – The Original Hot Dog Factory®, a rapidly expanding fast-casual dining and bar franchise headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is proud to announce that Derrick Favors, local basketball legend and former NBA star, has... [Announcements](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/announcements) [Press Releases](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/press-releases) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/press-release-nba-star-derrick-favors-joins-the-original-hot-dog-factory-family-as-new-franchisee) [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20Blog%20-%20Stoneccrest.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20Blog%20-%20Stoneccrest.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-original-hot-dog-factory-announces-grand-opening-in-stonecrest-mall) #### [The Original Hot Dog Factory Announces Grand Opening in Stonecrest Mall](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-original-hot-dog-factory-announces-grand-opening-in-stonecrest-mall) [Ismael "Izzy" Ramos](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/ismael-izzy-ramos): Dec 6, 2024 8:00:00 AM The Original Hot Dog Factory is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location at the Mall at Stonecrest in Stonecrest, Georgia on... [Announcements](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/announcements) [Press Releases](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/press-releases) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-original-hot-dog-factory-announces-grand-opening-in-stonecrest-mall) [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20Blog%20-%20Mobile%20App%20Launch.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20Blog%20-%20Mobile%20App%20Launch.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-hot-dog-factory-mobile-app-launches-today) #### [The Original Hot Dog Factory® Mobile App Launches Today!](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-hot-dog-factory-mobile-app-launches-today) [Ismael "Izzy" Ramos](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/ismael-izzy-ramos): Aug 28, 2024 4:18:15 PM Mobile apps significantly streamline daily life by offering unprecedented convenience and accessibility at our fingertips. Whether it's managing... [Announcements](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/announcements) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-hot-dog-factory-mobile-app-launches-today) [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20Blog%20-%20Black%20history%20month.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20Blog%20-%20Black%20history%20month.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-original-hot-dog-factory-celebrates-black-history-month) #### [The Original Hot Dog Factory Celebrates Black History Month!](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-original-hot-dog-factory-celebrates-black-history-month) ![Picture of Skylar Watson-Stepherson](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/4bf1b65176e4594b1dcacbfa32f033a0) [Skylar Watson-Stepherson](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/skylar-watson-stepherson): Feb 1, 2024 12:39:23 PM Happy Black History Month Factory Family! Come celebrate with us as we highlight African-American innovation in the Hot Dog world! Did you know there... [Black History](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/black-history) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-original-hot-dog-factory-celebrates-black-history-month) [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20Blog%20-%20acquisition%20team.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20Blog%20-%20acquisition%20team.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/press-release-the-original-hot-dog-factory-acquired-by-ownership-team-led-by-izzy-charity-ramos) #### [Press Release: The Original Hot Dog Factory® Acquired by Ownership Team Led by Izzy & Charity Ramos](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/press-release-the-original-hot-dog-factory-acquired-by-ownership-team-led-by-izzy-charity-ramos) [The Original Hot Dog Factory](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/the-original-hot-dog-factory): Oct 20, 2023 7:03:57 AM Atlanta, GA - The Original Hot Dog Factory®, a beloved fast-casual dining and bar franchise headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is excited to announce... [Announcements](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/announcements) [Press Releases](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/press-releases) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/press-release-the-original-hot-dog-factory-acquired-by-ownership-team-led-by-izzy-charity-ramos) [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20Blog%20-%20owner%20spotlight%20izzy.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20Blog%20-%20owner%20spotlight%20izzy.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/owner-spotlight-izzy-charity-ramos) #### [Hot Dog Factory Owner Spotlight: Izzy & Charity Ramos](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/owner-spotlight-izzy-charity-ramos) [The Original Hot Dog Factory](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/the-original-hot-dog-factory): Oct 19, 2023 4:08:03 PM The Original Hot Dog Factory is thrilled to introduce you to our dynamic duo, Izzy and Charity Ramos, the passionate new owners of the franchise!... [Announcements](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/announcements) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/owner-spotlight-izzy-charity-ramos) [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20Blog%20-%20Franchisee.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20Blog%20-%20Franchisee.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/unleash-your-entrepreneurial-appetite-why-you-should-become-an-original-hot-dog-factory-franchisee) #### [Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Appetite: Why You Should Become an Original Hot Dog Factory Franchisee](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/unleash-your-entrepreneurial-appetite-why-you-should-become-an-original-hot-dog-factory-franchisee) [Ismael "Izzy" Ramos](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/ismael-izzy-ramos): Oct 19, 2023 3:14:34 PM Are you searching for the perfect recipe for entrepreneurial success? Look no further than The Original Hot Dog Factory, where flavor meets franchise... [franchising](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/franchising) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/unleash-your-entrepreneurial-appetite-why-you-should-become-an-original-hot-dog-factory-franchisee) [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20-%20Stonecrest.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20-%20Stonecrest.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/a-13-concept-food-hall-is-coming-to-the-mall-at-stonecrest) #### [A 13-concept food hall is coming to the Mall at Stonecrest](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/a-13-concept-food-hall-is-coming-to-the-mall-at-stonecrest) [The Original Hot Dog Factory](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/the-original-hot-dog-factory): Oct 16, 2023 1:54:00 PM Yet-named food hall with 13 stalls from Atlanta Breakfast Club, the Original Hot Dog Factory, and Dope Coffee is opening in the former Sears building... [Announcements](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/announcements) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/a-13-concept-food-hall-is-coming-to-the-mall-at-stonecrest) [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20Blog%20-%20Phoenix.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20Blog%20-%20Phoenix.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-original-hot-dog-factory-to-break-into-phoenix-market) #### [The Original Hot Dog Factory to Break into Phoenix Market](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-original-hot-dog-factory-to-break-into-phoenix-market) [The Original Hot Dog Factory](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/the-original-hot-dog-factory): Oct 12, 2021 7:10:00 AM It’s been a busy decade for The Original Hot Dog Factory, the casual eatery Dennis McKinley opened back in 2010 and which rebranded in 2015. The now... [Announcements](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/announcements) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/the-original-hot-dog-factory-to-break-into-phoenix-market) [![](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/HDF%20Blog%20-%20Halycon.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=HDF%20Blog%20-%20Halycon.jpg)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/atlanta-based-chain-the-original-hot-dog-factory-is-set-to-open-locations-at-the-halcyon) #### [Atlanta-based chain the Original Hot Dog Factory is set to open locations at the Halcyon](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/atlanta-based-chain-the-original-hot-dog-factory-is-set-to-open-locations-at-the-halcyon) [The Original Hot Dog Factory](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/the-original-hot-dog-factory): Oct 1, 2021 1:35:00 PM Atlanta-based chain the Original Hot Dog Factory is set to open locations at the Halcyon mixed-use development at 6330 Halcyon Way and at 930 New... [Announcements](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/tag/announcements) [READ MORE](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/atlanta-based-chain-the-original-hot-dog-factory-is-set-to-open-locations-at-the-halcyon) [1](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/page/1) [2](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/page/2) [Next](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/page/2) [![The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory White](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hubfs/Logo-Brand/The-Original-Hot-Dog-Factory%20White.png)](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com) - [Designed and Developed by TRENDING UP STRATEGY](https://www.trendingupstrategy.com/) © 2026 The Original Hot Dog Factory | All Rights Reserved [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/theoriginalhotdogfactory)[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theoriginalhotdogfactory/?hl=en) Return to top