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.

“We see New England Hot Dog Company as an exciting new concept which will have a lot of appeal,” said Steve Cushinsky, President of Lucky Dogs, LLC, a new franchisee of New England Hot Dog Company. “Who doesn’t like hot dogs and ice cream? Furthermore, the restaurant design and business system developed by New England Hot Dog Company’s management team is first rate.”

“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.  The opening of our fourth store and the first with Lucky Dogs, LLC is an important milestone for the growth of New England Hot Dog Company.  We look forward to this being the first of many restaurants built in conjunction with Lucky Dogs.”

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. New England Hot Dog Company also carries popular, high quality drinks from Pepsi, Mercury Soda, Nantucket juices.

“The bottom line is that these hot dogs are good,” said Ray Bean, vice president of operations for Lucky Dogs, LLC., . “This restaurant is a fun place for family dining, where the kids and the adults will be happy.   We are looking forward to being a part of the Everett and Chelsea communities.”

Everett is the fourth New England Hot Dog Company restaurant to open and the first for Lucky Dogs, LLC. Other locations include Marblehead and Taunton, MA and Norwalk, CT.   Franchise opportunities at select sites around New England are available.