Pasadena, Calif. — Dog Haus, an acclaimed burgers, brats and brews concept, is entering 2026 with strong momentum and a robust growth outlook. As the Southern California-based craft-casual brand celebrates its first 15 years, a full development pipeline signals its most prolific year of new openings to date.
“2025 was our best year yet, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and transformative years in Dog Haus’ proud history,” says CEO Michael Montagano. “As we celebrate our first 15 years, we’re pairing our strong brand foundation with a disciplined, strategic approach to growth. By aligning with experienced franchise partners, prioritizing high-potential markets and expanding both domestically and internationally, we’re building toward long term success while staying true to what makes our brand special. This next phase of growth positions us to thoughtfully scale the brand and bring the Dog Haus experience to even more communities around the world.”
Dog Haus closed out 2025 with new domestic and international development agreements that accelerated expansion across both emerging and established markets, including a newly established 50-unit deal that will emphasize growth across the Midwest, as well as large multi-unit deals in Florida, Arkansas and Ohio. Plus, the brand made its debut in Tennessee. Internationally, Dog Haus signed its first area development agreement in Mexico — building on its successful experiential pop-up in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In 2026, new franchised openings will introduce the concept to communities in Arkansas, Ohio, Florida and Kentucky, while additional locations will deepen its footprint across established markets in California and Texas. This spring, the brand will also enter Puerto Rico for the first time.
“With a growing national and international footprint, a proven development pipeline and a continued commitment to quality and innovation, Dog Haus is entering 2026 with a clear runway for franchise partners and the infrastructure in place to support smart, scalable growth,” says Montagano.
Since launching in 2010, Dog Haus has built a fiercely loyal nationwide following. The brand got its start in Pasadena, Calif., and has since grown to 50+ locations across the U.S. For more information, visit www.doghaus.com.
SOURCE: Dog Haus