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Introduction

5601 Palmer Way
Carlsbad, California 92008
U.S.A.
Telephone: (760) 930-0456
Toll Free: (800) 321-8400
Fax: (760) 930-0420
Web site: http://www.hotdogonastick.com

Private Company
Founded: 1946
Employees: 1,300 (est.)
Sales: $45 million (2003)
NAIC: 722210 Limited-Service Eating Places

HDOS Enterprises operates the Hot Dog on a Stick chain of more than 100 company-owned units, located mostly in regional shopping malls in 15 states, and several international franchised operations. The Carlsbad, California-based company is a quick serve restaurant chain that is completely owned by employees. In addition to its signature batter-dipped turkey hot dog on a stick, the chain sells batter-dipped cheese on a stick, French fries, and freshly made lemonade. A few locations serve all-beef hot dogs on a bun. The chain is known for the brightly colored uniforms and handmade caps worn by its service personnel. This signature outfit has proved so popular that employees are forbidden to lend them out as costumes.

1. Introduction
2. Beginnings
3. Expansion and Inspiration in the 1950s and 1960s
4. Moving in Malls in the 1970s
5. Employees Buy Company in the 1990s
6. Company Perspectives:
7. Principal Competitors
8. Key Dates:
9. Further Reading
10. Copyright Page
11. About Page