After 50 years in the glizzy game, the owner of Mel's Hot Dogs is finally ready to relish his retirement.
Owner Mel Lohn opened his iconic hot dog spot, at 4136 E Busch Blvd, on July 3 of 1973, and recently told WTVT he's looking to sell—but only to someone willing to carry on his legacy.
"I wouldn’t sell it to someone who’s going to change it," said Lohn to the station. "Where am I gonna go for a hotdog?"
The 76-year-old has hired Bay Street Commercial Real Estate to handle the sale, and as of now the asking price is not public.
"The seller will be reviewing proposals from experienced restaurant operators with verified financials," says the listing. "Interested parties will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement."
Known for Chicago-style hot dogs, hot Italian beef sandwiches, and pictures on the walls of people all over the world in "Sit. Stay. Good Dog." t-shirts, Mel's has been a generational fixture for Tampa residents, and anyone coming or going from nearby Busch Gardens.
Check the listing for more info on the sale.
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