Uncle Al’s Hot Dogs & Grille, Inc. (OTCBB: FDOG), based in Danbury, Connecticut, is a leading franchise concept. The company’s origins began with Uncle Al Stein, a native of Brooklyn, New York who was dedicated to serving the “best hot dogs” available. The original Famous Uncle Al’s restaurant was opened in 1985 and then expanded throughout the Virginia Beach, Virginia area.
Recognizing the possibilities for national expansion, the company acquired the exclusive worldwide franchise rights from the 22-year-old, Virginia-based group of privately owned restaurants. Today, “Famous Uncle Al’s” Grilles operate in strategic markets including Virginia, Florida, Connecticut, Arizona, and Nevada, with several other locations in various stages of development. With a proven franchise model already in place, management is now focused on accelerating the build-out of new locations, increasing marketing, and solidifying the Famous Uncle Al’s brand.
The company recently announced that two of its Virginia restaurants have won the “Best of Category” for serving the best hot dogs in their area. The original Famous Uncle Al’s Hot Dogs, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has won the “Best of the Beach” award in the best hot dog category for the 13th time. The Famous Uncle Al’s Hot Dogs & Grille franchised location in Chesapeake, Virginia won its first “Best of Chesapeake” in the best hot dog category. Both designations were awarded by the Virginia Pilot newspaper after voting by consumers.
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