A hot dog stand is a business that sells hot dogs, usually from an external counter. Hot dog stands can be located on a public thoroughfare, near a sports stadium, in a shopping mall, or at a fair. They are often found on the streets of major American cities. According to one report, some hot dog stands are paying up to $80,000 in rent for prime locations in Manhattan.
Pink's Hot Dogs in Hollywood. The current building dates to 1946.
A Pølsevogn (sausage wagon) in Kolding, Denmark
Art's Famous Chili Dog Stand Los Angeles, CA
Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur Reykjavík, Iceland
A hot dog is a dish consisting of a grilled, steamed, or boiled sausage served in the slit of a partially sliced bun. The term hot dog can refer to the sausage itself. The sausage used is a wiener or a frankfurter. The names of these sausages commonly refer to their assembled dish. Hot dog preparation and condiments vary worldwide. Typical condiments include mustard, ketchup, relish, onions in tomato sauce, and cheese sauce. Other toppings include sauerkraut, diced onions, jalapeños, chili, grated cheese, coleslaw, bacon and olives. Hot dog variants include the corn dog and pigs in a blanket. The hot dog's cultural traditions include the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
Carts selling frankfurters in New York City, c. 1906. The price is listed as "3 cents each or 2 for 5 cents".
Tad Dorgan's Indoor Sports strip from January 8, 1916, using the term hot dog
Grilled hot dogs
Hot dog garnished with ketchup and onions