Highlights
- Ted's Hot Dogs is opening its second Arizona location in Chandler, according to KTAR and the AZ Republic.
- The chain's first Arizona location operates in Tempe, where it built a following among Buffalo-area snowbirds.
- Phoenix New Times reported the Chandler location has set an opening date, with the grand opening falling in May 2026.
- Multiple outlets including KTAR, AZ Republic, and Chandler News have corroborated the opening.
Ted's Hot Dogs is opening its second Arizona location in Chandler, with a grand opening celebration timed to the heart of baseball season, KTAR reported.
The Buffalo-born chain already operates a Tempe location, which drew a loyal following from Buffalo-area snowbirds after Spiro, the son of the original founder, brought the concept to Arizona, according to a profile of the Tempe restaurant. The Chandler opening marks the brand's first expansion beyond that single Valley outpost.
The opening was first flagged in March by AZ Republic and Chandler News, both of which reported the chain's plans to expand into Chandler. Phoenix New Times subsequently reported the location had set a specific opening date.
Grand opening expected in May 2026, per KTAR.
Sources
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- ktar.com retrieved 19/05/2026 04:22
- nmgastronome.com retrieved 19/05/2026 04:22
- AZ Central retrieved 19/05/2026 04:22
- chandlernews.com retrieved 19/05/2026 04:22
- Phoenix New Times retrieved 19/05/2026 04:22
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