# Californian BBQ Restaurant Expansions Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ is Officially Expanding to California By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-04-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-hotdog-and-bbq References: [restaurantnews](http://www.restaurantnews.com/crave-hot-dogs-and-bbq-expands-into-california-041421/) & [iwantcrave](https://iwantcrave.com/) [Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-hot-dog-menu) is expanding its franchise to Sacramento, California. Currently, Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ has several locations across the US. Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ's franchise expansion plans are to establish 100 new locations and increase its 2020 Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ food truck initiative to 20 Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ trucks. At Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ, diners can expect to try Crave's Jumbo Hot Dogs, mild and spicy sausages, [smoked brisket, pulled pork and chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smithfield-smokenfast), and a variety of Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ's delicious desserts. Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ has its own play on classic BBQ dishes, like the [Crave BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-hot-dogs-bbq) tacos, and Crave's Mac n Brisket Sandwiches. Crave is excited to partner up with its new Crave franchisees, Dan and Lisbeth Pratt, to bring Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ to California. Image Credit: iwantcrave.com ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Franchise Expansion:** Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ is expanding its franchise in California by establishing new locations and increasing its food truck initiative. - **Regional Cuisine Expansion:** Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ is introducing its own play on classic BBQ dishes like its BBQ tacos and Mac n Brisket Sandwiches. - **Food Truck Industry Expansion:** Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ plans to increase its 2020 food truck initiative to 20 Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ trucks, providing opportunities in the food truck industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Franchising:** As Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ expands its franchise, there are opportunities for new entrepreneurs to invest in the restaurant franchising industry. - **Food and Beverage Production:** Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ's expansion into California creates opportunities for supporting industries, such as food and beverage production, to provide high-quality ingredients and supplies. - **Food Truck:** Crave Hot-Dog and BBQ's expansion of its food truck initiative creates opportunities for entrepreneurs and suppliers in the food truck industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Specialty Hot Dog Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-hot-dog-menu.md) - [Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-hot-dogs-bbq.md) - [Celebratory Americana Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-american-hot-dog.md) - [Canadian Bakery Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-cupcakes.md) - [Summertime Barbeque Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-stacked.md) - [Regionally-Inspired Barbecue Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-road-trip.md) - [Clean-Label Comfort Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-new-world.md) - [North Indian Barbecue Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-bbq.md) - [Brisket-Topped Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-dog.md)