--- title: Hot Dog Factory Blog & Press | The Original Hot Dog Factory 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/author/the-original-hot-dog-factory/page/1#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) # The Original Hot Dog Factory [![](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... 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