About Metro Dogs

Metro Dogs was created by Greek Americans Estelle and son Constantine “Gus” Skouras to provide authentic Vienna Beef Frankfurters combined with warm customer service and at the same time offer an exciting atmosphere found primarily in the “Big Apple” and “Windy City” of which Angelinos and visitors frequenting Metro Dogs find truly inviting and enjoyable.

Since being introduced to the Metro Transportation Authority (MTA) Vendor Program at the Metro Rail Red Line Vermont and Hollywood and Vine Station platforms while experiencing successful results as a start up business launched in early 2004, Metro Dogs has now progressed to one of the most popular if not the most popular and exciting intersections and Metro Stations in the world, the Hollywood and Highland Metro Red Line Station of which is the Gateway to Hollywood’s many attractions such as the Hollywood’s famous “Walk of Fame,” the world renowned Hollywood & Highland Center, the Hollywood Sign, Kodak Theater to name a few.

The early morning commuter, out of state and international visitor, MTA Dash Driver/Operators and in general all Metro Dog customers entering and exiting the Metro Hollywood & Highland Center & Red Line Station and will be able to enjoy Metro Dogs to an even greater extent while being offered three Metro Dog valuable concepts: Product Quality, Customer Service and Cleanliness.

Regarding Product Quality, Metro Dogs serves 100% Vienna Beef Franks that most are aware is the leader of the Hot Dog market. Furthermore and combined with a large variety of brand named chips, Soda, Bottled Water, and Juices compliment the Metro Dog menu which is based on market and customer demand.

Additionally and as previously mentioned, Metro Dogs continues in striving to improve its product. A lengthy in-depth demographic and customer demand research regarding the “Early Morning Menu” was initiated and concluded necessary and appropriate for Metro Dogs to create of which Quality Fresh Brewed Farmer Brothers Coffee, Breakfast Cakes, Pastries and Juices become available.

Metro Dogs has been accurate and successful with the setting of price and remains sensitive and perceptive regarding these crucial elements especially with the Metro Dog target market being so diverse. Demographic research has been and continues to be ongoing resulting with content and satisfied repeat Metro Dog customers on a daily basis.

Customer Service is truly a competitive advantage of which Metro Dogs prides itself on! As the Hollywood & Highland location is incredibly populated and diverse, it is imperative that positive attitudes are exhibited and utilized. Additionally, an influx of out of state and foreign non-English speaking tourists from basically all parts of the world either visit Metro Dogs in either ordering Metro Dogs or simply asking for direction to Hollywood’s attractions. An immediate adaptation with cultural diversity is imperative as the non-English speaking find the Metro Dog Staff prepared to accommodate and assist with foreign language assets such as Spanish, German, Greek and French.

Cleanliness of course is another competitive advantage which Metro Dogs takes extremely serious and maintains strict measures. All areas of the Metro Dog Hot Dog and Mobile Food Cart are continually disinfected and cleaned during the course of the business day by Metro Dog employees.

Additionally, at the conclusion of each business day, the Metro Dog Hot Dog and Mobile Food Cart must be housed in designated commissaries for service and cleaning, thus, not leaving any sort of waste at the place of business. The Los Angeles Department of Health Services Mobile Food Cart Division conducts official inspections on a monthly basis as regulations must be strictly followed which has resulted with Metro Dogs receiving a clean bill of health during each inspection in its history of operation. 

Metro Dog customers have commented repeatedly on how clean, hygienic and fresh the Metro Dog Hot Dog and Mobile Food Service Cart as well as the Metro Dog employees appear as this competitive advantage surely keeps Metro Dog customers returning. 

Metro Dogs is fully prepared and confident in utilizing all of its concepts to the fullest while maintaining the highest level of standard, expectation, and quality which the “Hollywood & Highland Center” requires.