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Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Corporate Office

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs was founded in1916 when Nathan Handwerker opened up a 5-cent hot dog stand on Coney Island. Handwerker and his wife used their life savings of $300 to open the stand. The hot dog recipe, which is still used today, came from his wife’s grandmother. The original hot dog stand is still in operation.

The company operates a chain of restaurants whose main selling item are hot dogs. The company went public on the NASDAQ in 1968 and can be found under the ticker symbol: NATH. All locations were sold to a private investor in 1987. Franchising took on a greater role in the company after this acquisition.

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs features a hot dog eating contest at the original site every summer. Joey Chestnut was the winner in 2016, consuming 59 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

After being suspended in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the contest has returned and will occur on July 4th, 2021. 

In June 2021, the company announced that it would offer Arthur Treacher’s fish meals at all locations.  

In April 2023, Nathan’s announced that hot dog lovers in New Jersey can now get Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs at all Burger Express locations. 

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs maintains a corporate office in Hericho, New York.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs was founded in1916 when Nathan Handwerker opened up a 5-cent hot dog stand on Coney Island. Handwerker and his wife used their life savings of $300 to open the stand. The hot dog recipe, which is still used today, came from his wife’s grandmother. The original hot dog stand is still in operation.

History

The company operates a chain of restaurants whose main selling item are hot dogs. The company went public on the NASDAQ in 1968 and can be found under the ticker symbol: NATH. All locations were sold to a private investor in 1987. Franchising took on a greater role in the company after this acquisition.

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs features a hot dog eating contest at the original site every summer. Joey Chestnut was the winner in 2016, consuming 59 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

After being suspended in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the contest has returned and will occur on July 4th, 2021. 

In June 2021, the company announced that it would offer Arthur Treacher’s fish meals at all locations.  

In April 2023, Nathan’s announced that hot dog lovers in New Jersey can now get Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs at all Burger Express locations. 

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs maintains a corporate office in Hericho, New York.

Heart Attack Grill Corporate Office

Heart Attack Grill was founded in 2005 by current owner Jon Basso in Tempe, Arizona. The company owns a Las Vegas restaurant which features high fat, high calorie food and a hospital theme.

Heart Attack Grill has received numerous complaints, especially regarding the sexualization of “nurses” (waitreses). 

The company had 3 locations at one time, however, after the spokesperson for the restaurant located in Chandler died at 29 years of age and 529 pounds, the restaurant was closed. The location in Dallas, Texas, also closed soon afterwards, with no explanation given. However, the one in Las Vegas is open. With 9,982 calorie burgers, and all you can eat French fries cooked in lard, the reason for the name of the restaurant is clear.

Heart Attack Grill uses controversy as their marketing strategy. Food is served by waitresses dressed as nurses in skimpy uniforms and those who weigh over 350 pounds can eat as much as they like for free.

Headquarters for the Heart Attack Grill are located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Heart Attack Grill

Heart Attack Grill was founded in 2005 by current owner Jon Basso in Tempe, Arizona. The company owns a Las Vegas restaurant which features high fat, high calorie food and a hospital theme.

History

Heart Attack Grill has received numerous complaints, especially regarding the sexualization of “nurses” (waitreses). 

The company had 3 locations at one time, however, after the spokesperson for the restaurant located in Chandler died at 29 years of age and 529 pounds, the restaurant was closed. The location in Dallas, Texas, also closed soon afterwards, with no explanation given. However, the one in Las Vegas is open. With 9,982 calorie burgers, and all you can eat French fries cooked in lard, the reason for the name of the restaurant is clear.

Heart Attack Grill uses controversy as their marketing strategy. Food is served by waitresses dressed as nurses in skimpy uniforms and those who weigh over 350 pounds can eat as much as they like for free.

Headquarters for the Heart Attack Grill are located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hot Dog on a Stick Corporate Office

Hot Dog on a Stick was founded in Venice, California, in 1946 by Dave Barham. He began by selling hot dogs on a stick and lemonade to those working out or watching Muscle Beach. The company operates a chain of hot dog fast food restaurants.

Over the years, the company expanded and offered franchises. The company sells a food item they refer to as a hot dog on a stick, but most people know them as corn dogs, as well as fresh lemonade. Lemonade is replaced every two hours and the company offers many flavors such as raspberry or strawberry lemonade.

In Feburary of 2014, the company filed for bankruptcy stating that they had high lease rentals on their locations, most of which are in large city shopping malls.

Global Franchise Group acquired the company in August of 2014 for $12.2 million. As of April 2022, the company has 45 locations.

In 2022, the company released new food items and flavors to help drum up business, including Tiki Lemonade, and Jalepeno dipping sauce. 

On tax day, April 18, 2022, the company offered $4.18 off any order of $10 or more. 

Hot Dog on a Stick maintains a corporate office in Carlsbad, California.

Hot Dog on a Stick

Hot Dog on a Stick was founded in Venice, California, in 1946 by Dave Barham. He began by selling hot dogs on a stick and lemonade to those working out or watching Muscle Beach. The company operates a chain of hot dog fast food restaurants.

Over the years, the company expanded and offered franchises. The company sells a food item they refer to as a hot dog on a stick, but most people know them as corn dogs, as well as fresh lemonade. Lemonade is replaced every two hours and the company offers many flavors such as raspberry or strawberry lemonade.

History

In Feburary of 2014, the company filed for bankruptcy stating that they had high lease rentals on their locations, most of which are in large city shopping malls.

Global Franchise Group acquired the company in August of 2014 for $12.2 million. As of April 2022, the company has 45 locations.

In 2022, the company released new food items and flavors to help drum up business, including Tiki Lemonade, and Jalepeno dipping sauce. 

On tax day, April 18, 2022, the company offered $4.18 off any order of $10 or more. 

Hot Dog on a Stick maintains a corporate office in Carlsbad, California.

Rosati’s Pizza Corporate Office

Rosati’s Pizza was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1927 by Saverio Rosati. The company operates a mostly franchised chain of pizza and Italian food restaurants.

The company is the second largest chain in the greater Chicago area, only just behind Portillo’s. From a single Chicago restaurant, the company has grown to more than 158 locations in 12 states and is actively expanding. The company is best known for its Chicago style, thin crust pizzas, and calzones.

The company makes its own sausage from its Chicago plant and almost all items are made from scratch at each location. Rosati’s Pizza is still family owned and operated, with the great-grandson of Sam Rosati operating his own location.

In April 2023, a court ordered Rosati’s to repay $250,000 in back pay and damages to employees.

Rosati’s Pizza maintains a corporate office in Warrenville, Illinois.

Rosati's Pizza

Rosati’s Pizza was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1927 by Saverio Rosati. The company operates a mostly franchised chain of pizza and Italian food restaurants.

History

The company is the second largest chain in the greater Chicago area, only just behind Portillo’s. From a single Chicago restaurant, the company has grown to more than 158 locations in 12 states and is actively expanding. The company is best known for its Chicago style, thin crust pizzas, and calzones.

The company makes its own sausage from its Chicago plant and almost all items are made from scratch at each location. Rosati’s Pizza is still family owned and operated, with the great-grandson of Sam Rosati operating his own location.

In April 2023, a court ordered Rosati’s to repay $250,000 in back pay and damages to employees.

Rosati’s Pizza maintains a corporate office in Warrenville, Illinois.

Bruster’s Ice Cream Corporate Office

Bruster’s Ice Cream was founded by Bruce Reed in 1989. Reed learned the restaurant business by helping out his father, who owned a diner in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania. The company’s first location was next door to his parent’s diner.

Today, the company has franchises in more than 20 states and recently opened their first international restaurant in South Korea. All ice cream and frozen yogurt is made by hand at each location. Waffle cones and other treats are also made at the site. Ice cream is made on site to prevent the formation of ice crystals.

Bruster’s Ice Cream has more than 170 flavors, along with a number of seasonal flavors, such as gingerbread and peach. A few Bruster’s franchises also operate as Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog franchises, selling both items from one location.

 

Bruster's Ice Cream

Bruster’s Ice Cream was founded by Bruce Reed in 1989. Reed learned the restaurant business by helping out his father, who owned a diner in Bridgewater, Pennsylvania. The company’s first location was next door to his parent’s diner.

Today, the company has franchises in more than 20 states and recently opened their first international restaurant in South Korea. All ice cream and frozen yogurt is made by hand at each location. Waffle cones and other treats are also made at the site. Ice cream is made on site to prevent the formation of ice crystals.

Bruster’s Ice Cream has more than 170 flavors, along with a number of seasonal flavors, such as gingerbread and peach. A few Bruster’s franchises also operate as Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog franchises, selling both items from one location.

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