Are Home Depot Dogs ‘The Most Chicago Thing Ever’? Fixin’ Franks Fans Say Yes

Fixin’ Franks, a Chicago-based hot dog stand located in Home Depot stores, was founded in 1998 by Conley Shirley and is now owned by his son Jordan Shirley. The business originated as a coffee cart before pivoting to hot dogs based on a suggestion from Home Depot management. Fixin’ Franks has expanded to 17 locations in the Chicago area, using sausages from Eisenberg and Makowski’s Real Sausage Company instead of Vienna Beef.