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# How Dennis McKinley Turned One Hot Dog Restaurant Into a Thriving Franchise Brand

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[The Original Hot Dog Factory](https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/hot-dog-blog/author/the-original-hot-dog-factory) : Jul 7, 2020 12:42:00 PM

Growing up in Detroit, Dennis McKinley thought everyone ate their hot dogs “Coney Island” style—on a steamed bun and topped with chili sauce, chopped...

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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...

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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!...

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