Hot Dog Shoppe, an iconic Ohio-based eatery renowned for serving "real food for real people with real taste" since 1946, is thrilled to announce the opening of its first franchise in Venice, Florida. Hot Dog Shoppe Venice is conveniently located at 415 U.S. 41 Bypass North, adjacent to the Hotel Venezia. Marty Rauch, a local businessman, proudly owns and leads Hot Dog Shoppe Venice. He is excited to be opening the first franchise and has plans to open 20 locations as part of the company’s expansion in Florida. Assisting him is General Manager Jacob McLeod, a second-generation restaurant management professional and an industry professional with 30 years of experience. “The menu features hot dogs and chili dogs on a freshly steamed bun sold at crowd pleasing prices along with fresh cut French fries, hamburgers and hand spun milkshakes,” said owner Marty Rauch. “Our team couples the nostalgia of hot dogs with freshly prepared, high quality food offerings which are exceedingly tasty and prepared to perfection every time!” Hot Dog Shoppe offers a menu that includes hotdogs, chili dogs, burgers, hand cut fries, chicken sandwiches, soups, and hand spun milkshakes; utilizing around 1,000 pounds of potatoes a day to make its famous French fries. Greg Vojnovic, President of Shoppe Franchise Development, LLC. shared, “We’re excited for Marty to be our first franchisee and bring the same great food we’ve been serving since 1946 to Venice, Florida.” A breakfast menu will also be offered. Operating hours for Hot Dog Shoppe Venice are Sunday to Thursday from 6 am to 9 pm and Friday to Saturday from 6 am to 10 pm. Breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 10:30 am. The restaurant provides dine-in, drive-thru, carryout, and delivery options through third-party partners. Stay connected with the latest updates by following Hot Dog Shoppe Venice on Facebook or visiting the official website at www.hotdogshoppefl.com.