National Hot Dog Chain Brings Its Iconic Menu to Walmart Shoppers
November 14, 2025 // Franchising.com // TEMPE, Ariz. – Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest hot dog franchise, is celebrating its first restaurant opening inside a Walmart Supercenter, located at 1380 W Elliot Rd. in Tempe, Arizona, tentatively slated for November 15. This milestone marks the beginning of a broader non-traditional growth initiative, with six franchised restaurants planned for Walmart stores across the U.S.
As Wienerschnitzel accelerates its expansion strategy, the opportunity with the retail giant represents a major step forward in bringing the legacy brand’s signature menu to high-traffic, convenience-driven environments. Additional restaurants are slated for Puyallup, WA; Alamogordo, NM; Reno, NV; Colorado Springs, CO; and Bakersfield, CA.
Each Wienerschnitzel located inside the Walmart store offers the brand’s full menu, including iconic fan-favorite items like the Chili Cheese Dog, Junkyard Dog, Chili Cheese Fries, Jalapeño Peppers, and Tastee Freez ® soft-serve desserts…