MACUNGIE, Pa. — A well-trafficked hot dog and ice cream shop in Macungie will continue to serve its variety of experimental dogs.
Mad Dogs Hot Dogs, which was scheduled to close because its owners are retiring, will be taken over by new owners, it was announced.
New owners Bob and Megan Sell will take over the establishment, with a grand reopening celebration soon.
- Mad Dogs Hot Dogs in Macungie is no longer closing after owners announced a buyer of the restaurant
- Current co-owners Melissa and Chris Moyer are retiring, originally announcing a final day of April 30 for the restaurant
- A "Grand Reopening" celebration is set for a to be determined date
Current co-owner Melissa Moyer said the new owners plan to keep the Mad Dogs identity.
Many locals were seen at the restaurant Thursday night to get ice cream and take in what was then the location's final days.
"Mad Dogs Macungie was an amazing adventure for Chris and me, and now it’s time for us to say goodbye," Melissa Moyer said in a Facebook post initially announcing the closure.
"All the hard work and long hours were well worth it. Mad Dogs has continued to grow and be successful, every month has succeeded the month before!! Mad Dogs has made it possible for us to retire at such a young age! That says it all."Mad Dogs owner Melissa Moyer in a Facebook post announcing her retirement
"All the hard work and long hours were well worth it. Mad Dogs has continued to grow and be successful, every month has succeeded the month before!! Mad Dogs has made it possible for us to retire at such a young age! That says it all."
Mad Dogs is known in the area for its experimental hot dog toppings in specialized combinations, including its "The Nutty Professor" dog with bacon, mayo, peanut butter and caramelized onion, while also boasting more "normal" dogs alongside.
The restaurant will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday for what current owners Chris and Melissa Moyer say will be a chance to see them working there one last time.
