September 12, 2024
Hot Dogs, Beer, and Axe Throwing: Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Brings Unique Dining Experience to The Villages
By Kyle Coppola
Hot Dogs, Beer, and Axe Throwing: Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Brings Unique Dining Experience to The Villages
THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) — Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ, a fast-expanding franchise known for its unique take on hot dogs, barbecue, and its family-friendly atmosphere, is opening its doors in The Villages. The location will be in the Lady Lake Target Plaza right next to Jersey Mikes. Established in 2018, Crave has grown to over 25 locations across the U.S., and the new location in The Villages is now hiring. Prospective applicants can contact general manager Mike at (315) 794-0552 for job inquiries.
(Some great looking hotdogs! Crave does so much more including sliders, tacos, chicken and more.)
Crave’s menu includes creative hot dog offerings, such as the loaded potato dog, chili cheese dog, and Memphis dog, along with BBQ favorites like the Tacos Trio, featuring pulled chicken, pulled pork, and smoked brisket, and the popular Mac N’ Brisket sandwich. Guests can also enjoy a self-pour beer wall with local craft brews and mixed drinks on tap, along with ax-throwing games for entertainment.
(The new restaurant is currently under construction. An opening date has not yet been announced but we will be on the lookout for the opening soon.)
At the helm of Crave is Co-Founder and CEO Samantha Rincione, who brings more than 15 years of experience in the restaurant and franchising industry. With a hands-on approach, Samantha is deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of the company and ensures that each franchisee receives the support needed for success.
Samantha’s career in franchising is distinguished by her founding of Emerging Franchises, a franchise development firm that built brands from the ground up. She has also been a multi-unit franchisee with Red Mango and served as Vice President of UFood Grill, where she helped secure a place on Fast Casual Magazine’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers.”
(Crave allows you to pour your own beer and will have many different options on tap.)
Her husband and business partner, Sal Rincione, serves as Crave’s Chief Development Officer. With over 25 years of experience in franchising and restaurant operations, Sal plays a pivotal role in expanding Crave’s footprint, overseeing all new location developments. His career includes notable roles such as Vice President of Operations and Development for Five Guys Burgers in NY and NJ and CEO of UFood Grill. Sal’s expertise in real estate and construction has ensured that every Crave location is primed for success.
(Co-Founder Samantha Rincione has over 15+ years in the restaurant and franchising industry.)
Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ aims to be a community favorite in The Villages, offering a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Families can enjoy weekly promotions like free kids’ meals on Wednesdays, making Crave the perfect destination for all ages.
(Salvatore Rincione is co-founder and chief development officer of Crave Hotdogs & BBQ. He has over 25 years of experience in franchising and national development for multi unit restaurant operations.)
For more information about the new location or job opportunities, visit Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ or contact Mike directly at (315) 794-0552. They look forward to welcoming the community and ensuring a top-tier dining experience filled with delicious food, fun activities, and exceptional service.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
