Acclaimed gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept to add to six new Texas locations in 2023, with more in the works
Like many of its California friends and neighbors, Dog Haus is finding green pastures and untapped potential for growth in the Lone Star State.
The acclaimed gourmet hot dog, sausage and burger concept is joining the influx of West Coast residents and businesses setting up shop in Texas and will leave a delicious impact on the local culinary scene. Dog Haus is expected to add several dozen new restaurants in the coming years, pushing its total to over 30 in some of Texas’ largest markets.
Dog Haus is opening a six-pack of its own in 2023, starting with the opening of its DFW location in Arlington before Memorial Day and another in Frisco. Two new restaurants are also slated to open in San Antonio along with additional outposts in the Austin and Houston areas, with each scheduled to open before the end of the fall.
“We’ve done great business and established strong roots in the community ever since we opened our first DFW location in Richardson,” said Dog Haus Executive Vice President of Franchise Development Erik Hartung. “Texans appreciate quality food, great customer service and a good time, so we’re already a match made in heaven. Dog Haus continues to grow and gain more fans, so there’s no doubt that everything is bigger in Texas.”
Dawn and Josh Sipera inked a development deal that includes four restaurants in the DFW area, including the new Dog Haus Biergarten in Frisco. The Dallas residents will focus on the northern suburbs for their agreement, with Dog Haus still looking for franchise partners to finish out DFW development.
San Antonio is also getting two new locations this year with Dog Haus opening its third Biergarten on Potranco Road this summer. The absolute würst sausage maker is also setting up shop inside McIntyre’s, the popular indoor/outdoor bar, to offer San Antonio a fourth spot to get their Haus Dog or Haus Burger fix.
The partnership is one of Dog Haus’ most innovative collaborations to date, providing gourmet food options to McIntyre’s guest at its new North Star location while they enjoy a beer or cocktail at their table or lounge. This is the first time the hangout spot will offer dining as Dog Haus will provide the “grill” to McIntyre’s “bar.”
“Being able to partner with a growing Texas brand like McIntyre’s makes perfect sense for us,” said Hartung. “They’re known for being a great place to hang out and have a good time, just like Dog Haus, and we’re both looking to expand our footprint in the state. We’re a good fit, so why not do it together?”
Dog Haus will wrap up its expansion this year with new restaurants in the Houston and Austin areas. The Missouri City location is scheduled to open this summer, while the Austin suburb of Cedar Park will debut later this fall.
The brand known for its creative monthly Sausage Series will break into a new market in 2024 with the closing of its most recent development deal with father-daughter team of Gregg Strasburger and Erin LeDoux . The agreement calls for three new Dog Haus locations in Central Texas, with restaurants in Waco, Temple and Killeen.
Dog Haus operates 55 brick-and-mortar locations nationwide, with eight currently open in Texas.
Dog Haus is an award-winning concept known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers, plant-based and fried chicken offerings, creative full bar program and The Absolute Brands (virtual concepts). Founded by longtime friends Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener, the first Dog Haus opened in Pasadena, California in 2010. Dog Haus was honored with Nation’s Restaurant News’ prestigious MenuMasters Award and has been named in Fast Casual’s Top 10 Movers and Shakers list since 2020. Most recently, Franchise Times announced the winners of its annual Zor Awards and Dog Haus came out on top – winning the prized honor of “Top Brand to Buy.” The brand continues to garner critical acclaim for its signature all beef dogs and hand-crafted sausages with no added nitrates, and 100% Black Angus beef burgers – all of which are made with hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and served on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls. With its mission to sustainably feed everyone who walks through their doors, Dog Haus also offers a diverse lineup of plant-based burger, sausage and chicken creations. As more and more diners make the brand a “haus”-hold name, Dog Haus continues to give back through its national charity partnership with No Kid Hungry, donating proceeds from its Absolute Würst Sausage Series to help feed millions of kids nationwide. For up-to-date location and brand information, visit doghaus.com or follow Dog Haus on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok or Instagram.
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