New England Hot Dog Company Opens 2006 with First Franchise In Connecticut

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January 11, 2006 // Franchising.com // NORWALK, CT - Bristol, Georgetown, Stamford, Mystic and Norwalk. Names of Connecticut cities? Yes, but these are also the names of gourmet hotdogs topped with fresh ingredients like roasted peppers, cheddar cheese, Buffalo sauce and other creative toppings. Get them right here at the New England Hot Dog Company, 314 Westport Avenue in Norwalk.

The concept is simple at New England Hot Dog Company. We take an American icon, the hot dog, and add a twist. Calling them "gourmet hotdogs, unleashed," these "haute" dogs are topped with everything from the traditional sauerkraut, beans and mustard to bacon, jalapenos or guacamole. You choose.

"The bottom line is that these hot dogs are good," said Michael Pucci, owner of MLP Enterprises., the Norwalk franchisee. "This restaurant is a fun place for family dining, where the kids and the adults will be happy."

Indeed, customers can choose from 25 menu combinations on 11 different types of dogs or create their own Smorgasdog™ with any or all of 50 toppings. There are turkey dogs, bratwurst, kielbasa, kosher dogs, sausage and more all on a toasted or steamed New England style bun.

For dessert, New England Hot Dog Company features over 20 flavors of Brigham's ice cream, a 90 year old New England brand.

Norwalk is the third New England Hot Dog Company restaurants to open and the first in Connecticut. Other locations include Marblehead, MA and Taunton, MA and soon to open in Everett, MA. Franchise opportunities at select sites around New England are available. For more information, email info@nehotdog.com.

"We offer an alternative to other quick-serve restaurants," said Richard Saxe, Chief Executive Officer, "We have taken a simple product and made it fun and creative, using the highest quality meats and the freshest toppings."

New England Hot Dogs also carries popular, high quality drinks like Mercury Soda, Nantucket juices and for dessert, Brigham's Ice Cream.

Billed as an alternative to "fancy restaurant fare," New England Hot Dog Company offers families a gourmet meal, where everyone in the family can find something they like.

Though they offer more toppings than you could ever dream of, this is no dream. Come see for yourself. Come. Sit. Stay. Eat. Good dog.