Hot dogs are highly popular for concession stands, convenience stores, quick serve restaurants, special events and ballparks, carnivals and festivals.
Most hot dog machines are electric counter top equipment that inspire impulse sales.
You should consider additional bun boxes to keep buns fresh and soft, or warmed bun boxes (often between 80° - 200°) for chilly outdoor events which may be purchased as a combo unit or as a separate unit.
Many models offer optional sneeze guards and service doors for operator service or two doors units for self-service.
ROLLER GRILLS Roller Grills are visually appealing to customers as the dogs gently roll on the grill and encourage impulse sales.
Each roller has its own heating element for consistent temperature and many models heat hotdogs in under 10 minutes.
Roller grills support models with bun boxes and operator service or self service sneeze guards as a complete unit or ala carte.
Most manufacturers offer roller grills in varying widths to accommodate limited counter space or volume requirements.
Generally, roller widths range from 15 inches to 36 inches wide, and support volumes between 30 and 75 hot dogs.
STEAMERS Steamers should be powered up at least an hour before opening or an event.
Hot dogs should steam until they reach an internal temperature of 63°.
Some vendors utilize water solutions with beer or chicken stock for additional flavor.
Similar to roller grills, plain or warmed boxes should be considered to keep buns fresh and soft.
CRADLE ROTISSERIES Cooked products with uniform color.
Cradle rotisseries are commonly encased in a glass cabinet which reflects radiant energy back into the cabinet, increasing speed of cooking and decreasing exterior temperature.
Glass cabinets commonly include illumination for better visibility.
Similar to other grills, plain or warmed boxes should be considered to keep buns fresh and soft.
SPIKE ROTISSERIES Spike rotisseries spears your product and rotates while cooking.
Spike rotisseries are commonly encased in a glass cabinet which reflects radiant energy back into the cabinet, increasing speed of cooking and decreasing exterior temperature.
These types of cabinets may support options such as sneeze guards and self serve doors.
Glass cabinets commonly include illumination for better visibility.
Similar to other grills, plain or warmed boxes should be considered to keep buns fresh and soft.
BUN BOXES Many units offer bun boxes to keep your hot dog buns ready to serve.
Some units include the bun box, and others are purchased ala carte.
Bun boxes supports a variety of options such as heated/unheated, humidified, or steamed.