Hot Dog on a Stick Reopens Original Restaurant Near Santa Monica Pier

Hot Dog on a Stick conducted its official grand reopening celebration to commemorate the refreshed look of the chain's original Muscle Beach location on April 22. Since reopening in Oct. 2022, the brand has been planning the ultimate party for fans to enjoy during the anniversary month of Hot Dog on a Stick's very first opening.

The celebration free lemonade. "Hotdoggers will be handing out free small Original Lemonades. Fans can even try their hand at Hot Dog on a Stick's signature lemonade-making method, lemon stomping," said the company in a press release.

"Hot Dog on a Stick is also looking forward to welcoming beloved former employees, lovingly known as 'Hotdoggers,' at a reunion at the grand reopening. All current and former Hot Dog on a Stick employees are invited. The brand will also be giving away exclusive swag including striped t-shirts, hats and more."

IMG 1) Front 6 year old Olivia Radeckis from San Deigo California gets help stomping lemonade by her Mother Jenny on Saturday April 22nd 2023 in Santa Monica California during the grand reopening celebration of the chain's first store at the original muscle beach location

IMG 2)Santa Monica City Councilwoman Christine Parra who was an employee at this hotdog on a stick at this location from 87-89 takes her turn at lemonade stomping on Saturday April 22nd 2023 in Santa Monica California during the grand reopening of the chain's first store at the original muscle beach location

IMG3)Santa Monica Mayor Gleam Davis takes her turn at lemonade stomping on Saturday April 22nd 2023 in Santa Monica California during the grand reopening of the chain's first store at the original muscle beach location

IMG4) People line up for free lemonade and a free souvenir cup being handed out by Amanda Piedra who works for the corporation on Saturday April 22nd 2023 in Santa Monica California during the grand reopening of the chain's first store at the original muscle beach location

IMG 5) Left to right Santa Monica Mayor Protem Lana Negrete, Santa Monica Council Member, Oscar De La Torre, Santa Monica Mayor Glean Davis, City Councilman Phill Brock, and, Councilwoman Christine Parra, all share a laugh when brock and De La Torre take their turn at Lemonade smashing on Saturday April 22nd 2023 in Santa Monica California during the grand reopening of the chain's first store at the original muscle beach location.

IMG 6)Diane Barham who is a member of the olddogers club stands next to a balloon sculpture on Saturday April 22nd 2023 in Santa Monica California during the grand reopening of the chain's first store at the original muscle beach location. Barham is a oldogers club as she worked at this location from 1968-1988