Dog Haus
This month, fast-casual chain Dog Haus announced it signed a $500 million franchise deal with American Development Partners to open more than 300 units in 12 states over the next seven years. The deal includes an unnamed private-equity firm that will provide capital for real estate and construction, and the units will be operates by veteran franchisees. Dog Haus currently has more than 20 stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada and Utah. Prototypes include a 1,800- to 2,200-square-foot restaurant offering Dog Haus’ signature hot dogs, sausages, burgers and sliders, and a 2,400- to 2,800-square-foot Biergarten concept with expanded craft beer offerings.