Beloved Framingham hot dog stand reopens under new ownership
Beloved Framingham hot dog stand reopens under new ownership
Publish Date: 2026-05-22 04:47:00
Source Domain: www.metrowestdailynews.com
May 22, 2026, 4:47 a.m. ET
A new chapter is underway for one of Framingham’s longtime roadside staples.
Zippity Do Dog, the beloved hot dog stand at 160 Speen St., is under new ownership after Alan and Paponake MacIntosh, owners of Doragon Eatery in Ashland, took over the business on May 12.
Former owner Roland Houle stepped away after seven years to pursue a new career opportunity. When Houle first listed the cart for sale, the MacIntoshes were interested but felt the timing wasn’t right. But when a previous prospective buyer didn’t complete a deal, they decided the opportunity was too good to pass up.
