Felony Franks

Chicago

PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Set to open Monday, Felony Franks is a classic Chi hot dog stand with an old fashioned moveable menu board, laminated specials on the walls, picnic tables out back and adorably cartoonish jailbird wiener art, staffed by formerly incarcerated folks looking to get back on their feet and learn a thing or two about business, sans the risk of Tom Cruise dancing in tighty-whiteys.

229 S Western

Chicago, IL 60612

312.243.0505

229 S Western

Chicago, IL 60612

312.243.0505

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