Dog n Suds

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Dog n Suds
TypeDrive-In
IndustryFast food
Founded1952; 70 years ago (1952) in Champaign, Illinois
FoundersJames Griggs, Don Hamacher
Headquarters
Lafayette, Indiana
,
USA
Number of locations
15[1][2]
Area served
Midwestern United States
ProductsHamburgers, hot dogs, fries, root beer
OwnerFrostie Enterprises (1974)
Don and Carol VanDame (TK&C's LLC)(1991)
Websitedognsuds.com

Dog n Suds is a midwestern United States chain of hot dog and root beer drive-in style eateries.[3][4] The chain was started in 1953 and by the 1970s the franchise included over 650 restaurants across 38 states. In 2021, the brand continues to operate at approximately 15 locations[5] and serves hamburgers, french fries and soft drinks.

History[]

The first Dog n Suds was opened in 1953 in Champaign, Illinois, by University of Illinois music teachers James Griggs and Don Hamacher.[3] The second restaurant was opened after the owners were paid to build another by a wealthy patron and from there the owners decided to create a franchise. A training center was established in Champaign, named "Rover College" after the dog on the restaurant signage.[6] At its peak in 1968, the chain had about 650 restaurants.[4]

In the early 1970s Griggs sold his interest in the business and a few years later in 1974 the company was sold to Frostie Enterprises who owned the Frostie and Stewart's brands of root beer.[7]

In 1991, the VanDames purchased the Dog n Suds trademark and identity rights.[6] In 2001, they created a new company, TK&C's LLC, to administer licensing rights for the brand.[8][9]

References[]

  1. ^ Robinson, K. (2014). Classic Eateries of the Arkansas Delta. American Palate. Arcadia Publishing Incorporated. pp. 130–131. ISBN 978-1-62585-303-5. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  2. ^ "Dog n Suds locations". Dog n Suds official website. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
  3. ^ a b Alexander, Dave (June 18, 2008). "Old dog, new tricks". MLive.com. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Jakle, J.A.; Sculle, K.A. (2002). Fast Food: Roadside Restaurants in the Automobile Age. The road and American culture. Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 167–168. ISBN 978-0-8018-6920-4. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  5. ^ DeVore, Sheryl (June 19, 2017). "Ingleside Dog N Suds celebrates 50 years in same family". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
  6. ^ a b "Dog n Suds History". Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013.
  7. ^ https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1475931840
  8. ^ "Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS)". Retrieved December 11, 2010.
  9. ^ Hawk, Jason (2008-04-02). "Dog 'n Suds owner doesn't sell after all, keeps tradition going". The Chronicle-Telegram. Retrieved 2008-06-30.

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