Founded during the Great Depression, Johnny's Lunch concept has proven resilient, now brings the family business to franchise world
September 30, 2008 // Franchising.com // Toledo, OH - Johnny's Lunch has been dishing up its legendary hot dogs for more than 70 years. And now that its franchising operation is making franchise history, Johnny's Hots™ are hotter than ever.
With seven locations open and nearly 1300 in development, Johnny's Lunch is poised to have people forget the dog and clamor for its "Hots" as Johnny's Hots with its world famous sauce fills the hot dog void in the quick service segment.
Johnny Colera founded Johnny's Lunch in 1936 during the height of the Great Depression, after realizing he could sell more hot dogs for a dime than he could haircuts in one day...
