A Curated Tasting Experience
Gourmet Hot Dogs. Craft Cocktails.
Stories Worth Savoring.
Buffalo-based tasting experiences. Ships nationwide.
Not a Hot Dog Stand.
A Tasting Experience.
Think wine and cheese, but for gourmet franks and craft cocktails. Three rounds. Three builds. Three pairings. Franklin guides you through every backstory.
A Gourmet Frank
Every frank is a handcrafted creation with premium toppings, artisan condiments, and unexpected flavor pairings. No ketchup and mustard here.
A Craft Cocktail
Each frank is matched with a cocktail designed to complement its flavors. Same ingredients, different form. The pairing is the point.
Guided by Franklin
Every build has a name, an origin, and a story. Franklin walks you through the tasting notes, the inspiration, and the trouble he got into finding it.
Every Experience
Menus rotate. You never taste the same lineup twice.
Events & Pop-Ups
Franks & Dranks is best experienced in person. Small tables, big flavors, and the kind of night you actually remember.
NYIT Big Give
Franklin brings the full tasting experience to campus. Gourmet builds, craft cocktails, and stories worth savoring.
Private Event
Cheektowaga Country Club
An evening of curated franks, craft cocktails, and stories only Franklin can tell.
Limited seating available
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CommunityThank a Hero
Fire Department Appreciation
Franklin showed up to honor the brave. Three rounds of builds and cocktails for local fire departments -- because heroes deserve gourmet too.
Hosting Something Special?
We take on a limited number of private tastings each year. If you're planning an event that feels right for Franklin, reach out and let's talk.
Inquire About AvailabilityFrom the Table
"Restaurant quality at home. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the Founders Box completely blew me away. We made it for a small group and everyone was obsessed."
— Mark S.
"Really great recipes with interesting flavors and fresh delicious ingredients. Perfect for a game night or getting together with some friends. Would recommend and will buy again!"
— Brenden C.
"A great addition to elevate your bills tailgate! Take a break from boring food and bring a box that your friends will rave about!"
— Jillian S., Buffalo NY
As Featured In
Franks & Dranks has been featured in Buffalo's top food and business media.
"Introducing 'Franks & Dranks' - Straight out of Buffalo"
"Buffalo friends launch Franks & Dranks hot dog and cocktail kits"
"Franks & Dranks: The Smartest Dumb Idea in Food and Medicine"
"Franks and Dranks Gourmet Tasting Kit"
The Boxes
Always AvailableThe Founders Box
The full Franks & Dranks experience, shipped to your door. Three tasting rounds for four people: 12 franks, 12 buns, all the fixins and mixers. You bring the booze and the guests. Franklin brings the rest.
*Booze not included. Ships cold-packed nationwide.
$150 | Ships nationwide
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