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Hot Dog on a Stick
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<p>Hot Dog on a Stick is a <a href="/facts/Fast_food/LuzphkQW">fast food</a> company that was founded by <a href="/facts/Dave_Barham/BVflpKFu">Dave Barham</a> in <a href="/facts/Santa_Monica,_California/A0Cyj3vy">Santa Monica, California</a>, in 1946, and later branched out into malls and shopping centers. From 2014 to 2021, the company was owned by <a href="/facts/Global_Franchise_Group/UrEhguoU">Global Franchise Group</a> based in Atlanta, GA. Under GFG, the brand opened new locations across the country and moved into the franchising space. On June 28, 2021, Global Franchise Group announced that it would be acquired by FAT Brands, owners of <a href="/facts/Fatburger/sRTKWxvn">Fatburger</a> and <a href="/facts/Johnny_Rockets/PE8uWRln">Johnny Rockets</a>. The acquisition was completed on July 22. </p>