With business stalling, Spirals: Hot Dogs & More faced an uncertain future. But when a man who stopped in for lunch snapped a heartbreaking photo of the owner looking for customers, everything changed. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky has the story of the now-booming business in Norman, Oklahoma.
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#Oklahoma #SmallBusiness #HotDog
I’ve eaten there, and I can vouch for the good food and would recommend it to anyone!
Beautiful story! Like everything else, the internet can be used in negative or positive ways. This is the beauty of using it for the good of humanity. ❤
Love this so much!!!! ❤❤❤
Seems like a sh#* restaurant. You can get the same quality off the street. Itll be dead again in a few weeks.
It’s actually pretty good food. The restaurant is back off the road in a strip mall that’s surrounded by a bunch of chain fast food restaurants. It’s been overlooked. Once word gets out, they’ll stay busy.
that’s responsible socmed, you’re awesome!
I love these stories. Hope has a booming business and a soon fantastic retirement : )
I’ve watched so much horrifying news today 😢 that I REALLY needed this feel-good story. Thank you so much! I’m so happy for this small business owner!
Blame tRump
noooo dont eat it. the fat-dogs will make you become an even more horrible monster, than you already are. No you are not even allowed to enjoy your foods you loved, and in reason why you did.
A beautiful, awesome, pleasant story of learning and loving
I live how he says that the “NEXT AT THE REGISTER HE’S BEEN BURIED” what an Awesome way to get Overworked
I am so happy for his business
This is right next door to my favorite thrift store. I’ll pop in next time I go thrifting…after we thaw out 💖
Get a bowl. They’re really good.
I got heart problems but i will go out with a bang they look delicious 😋 😊😊😊
Amazing 🙌🏾
This is the way it should be, good people supporting good businesses, especially the local small businesses. 🤝
I want one of those hotdogs.They look delicious. But too far away.
I have gone here before 5 months ago and left an amazing reveal. Because he is an amazing business owner and a food was so delicious. I posted it on my google reviews and add a photos as well
I’d be there too!
What a lovely community
A hotdog with onions and peppers would be good right about now 🤤
🥹 Oh, my heart ❤️ More of this in the world please. Choose to hope choose to help.
Now he will have free hitdogs for life..hopefully🤔🤔🤔
Eating these crap 💩 will send you to your grave sooner
I’m a student at OU maybe a good 4 minutes away and I’ve drove past this place at least 100 times. I’ve never been there, but I guess after this I’ll have to go give it a try.
Really good food. Used to be a quiet place for a quick lunch. But I still got back to work on time even though it was packed last time there.
Sweet
🥹 the power of community, we all need support 🙏🏾 next time in Oklahoma for sure stopping by 🌭
I live in Oklahoma I’m surprised no one is mentioning that he’s not wearing gloves
Makes me want to head there myself from Canada 😅
NO ONE HAD GLOVES ON IN THE KITCHEN!!!!
Gloves are for fast food stores, not actual restaurants
You go into absolutely any actual restaurants kitchens and see if you can spot even a single chef wearing gloves
They have to wear gloves in fast food restaurants because those are untrained simpletons who have absolutely no formal education in chefing and as such they can not be trusted with the extremely simple task of washing their hands
I’m guessing you don’t eat out at nice restaurants very often, nor have you ever worked in one
Free hot dogs for life for your savior, right?
The longer Democrats stay in power the more we will have to rely on charity.
This is what it’s about helping a family business
😅you can tell the 2nd pair are definitely there for the hotdogs but not for eating 😅😮😮😮😮
Woman really like hot dogs that’s aswesome ❤
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❤🇺🇸America strong 🇺🇸❤️
That’s awesome…. I guess now he’ll be looking out that window wondering when it will slow down. 😂
Awesome story. If ya’ll were located in Phoenix I’d definitely give it a try. Love seeing stories like this. Support small businesses!
The owner seems like such a sweet man 🥹🥲
Based. I’ll probably never go to oklahoma but good for him😂
I love hot dogs wish I lived near there!
You should give the guy unlimited hotdog for life. He is the reason for a comeback of you business.
The military should be Proud of their Soldier who lifted up an American businessman. Eating lunch on his way to serving the nation.
Ahhhhh i needed a good cry❤️
Yeah. Stop going to mcdonalds and go to some mom n pop shops.
So Awesome. 🇺🇸👍❤️
I wanna try one they look so good
Help from unexpected source.
Those hotdogs look lit asf!
❤ tears of joy for the owner ❤
🙂
Im all in favor of local food eateries vs big fast food corporations. Especially if the quality is there.
Finally some good “influencer”
Social media done right
This is very heart warming and how it should be. I’m thankful for that man being thoughtful like he was and thankful for the community to stand up like they did! I pray we see more of this being spread in Jesus name Amen! If I was in the area I would bring my family as well! So glad business is still booming for him all the glory be to God Hallelujah 🙌🙏
Lol just one curious person changed the whole game.
You can never EVER go wrong with love in your heart for anything you do-g!😁😁❤️❤️🌭🌭🌭
Now that’s a good story & with all the crap going on, it was one I needed.
Negative news sells but this story is to the contrary!!! Thanks for covering this.
Yum. Those look tasty
That ladies right, we all grew up on hot dogs, we all secretly love them.
Less fake influencers more of this
This warms my heart! It’s great to see kind acts such as this!
We need more stories like this.
This is the kind of breaking news i like 🥰 def need more of this❣️
…omg, he had me when i saw him grilling those buns.
Looking yummy 😋😋
Beautiful. Thank you, good humans.
That’s so heartwarming, how . doing something nice, and as small as texting friends can change someone’s life.
Thank you #NBC for posting this story… I love stories like this one
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Aww made my heart swell..❤❤❤
I thought the owner was a Vet?
When times are good, soul food sufferers.
Man, those dogs look awesome. :). What an awesome proprietor, too. Take care of people and just make a little bit of money.
Hotdogs are one of the most unhealthy of foods . But consumers make free choices .
Great story
😊 that’s a very nice 👍👍👍
Beautiful story. Love it❤
Those hotdogs looks amazing !! And in the end, if you serve good food, the people will come. It’s just that sometimes somebody needs to shine a little light on it. The funny thing is that his last name sounds like you would say ; delicious in Cantonese phonethically. I guess the name suits him
Good Job man!
great story!
🇺🇸HERO ! 🇺🇸
👎🏾Where’s the gloves while handling food???
Now I want a hot dog
Awesome
Love hotdogs! Would go but it’s a bit of a drive from Oregon! So glad business is good!
everyone support this man😭
Posted on 7th January 2024.
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Ya Tell him to put a glove on before touching all the food thanks !
This is so heartwarming
And purchase gloves
That’s kool ..live it
Goosebumps! I luv a good news story. Well done, community!
I feel like this can also be a delicious travel experience. If I’m ever nearby, I’ll be stopping in for a hotdog. Those look so good.
No coincidences! The man was sent there…… love to you all! The hotdogs look cool and delicious!
Those dogs look really good. I’m going to Oklahoma! I want two
0:20 You can’t leave in a bad mood.. says any woman who just shoved sausage down her throat