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Leeway Franks to celebrate one year of business with anniversary event and tater-tot eating contest
CHRIS SITEK
@Creative_Canon2
eeeway Franks will celebrate its first year of business this Saturday, July 23, with an anniversary celebration and tater-tot eating contest.
"It's incredible, it's
an amazing feeling," Lee Meisel, the owner and operator, said. "I feel like we accomplished a lot."
The restaurant, located at 935 Iowa Street, was founded by Meisel in 2015 and specializes in hot dogs, which are made in-house. The restaurant is staffed by
three employees: Meisel, the owner, operator and butcher; Tim McGregor, the general manager; and Ethan Solko, a culinary chef.
"We are a tight knit family who work endless hours together," McGregor said. "We care a lot about
each other, and that's really important because if we care about each other, we care about our customers even more."
Meisel said that, due to their unique feel, the restaurant draws many customers from the 55+ demographic.
"I think we are more popular among older crowds because of the kind of nostalgia we tap into," Meisel said. "People can come in and have a bottle of coke or a can of Schlitz and it might bring a memory back, and that's what we're all about here."
The anniversary and "Tot Off" will kick-off this Saturday at 1 p.m. The event will feature a live DJ, prizes and food, according to Leeway Franks' Facebook page. The event is free and open to the public.
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