
Dog Haus opened its first permanent international location in Mérida, Mexico, with two more Mexican restaurants planned for 2026 as part of a multi-unit expansion across the country.
Dog Haus opened its first permanent international restaurant in Mérida, Yucatán, in June, marking the fast-casual chain's entry into Mexico. The Pasadena, California-based brand plans two more Mexican locations before the end of 2026, in Mexico City and Tijuana, with Monterrey and Riviera Maya slated to follow.
The Mérida restaurant serves the chain's full menu: Smashburgers, signature sausages, crispy and grilled chicken, breakfast burritos and craft beverages, all built around all-natural, humanely raised proteins. The 50-unit chain also offers plant-based burgers, sausages and chicken.
"Entering Mexico is an important milestone for Dog Haus as we continue expanding into markets that value premium ingredients, a chef-driven menu and an elevated sports bar experience," said Erik Hartung, executive vice president. The Mérida opening was attended by company leadership, its Mexico development partners, media and community leaders.
The location is designed as a sports-bar destination with stadium seating around a large-format video wall, a family arcade, a children's play area and a full-service bar with indoor and outdoor seating.
Dog Haus was founded in 2010 by Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener. In 2024, the brand added YouTuber and professional boxer Jake Paul as a franchisee and board member. The chain has won MenuMasters recognition from Nation's Restaurant News and a Zor Award from Franchise Times as a "Top Brand to Buy."
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