{"id":284,"date":"2013-10-19T18:40:33","date_gmt":"2013-10-19T18:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cento.centre.edu\/?p=284"},"modified":"2013-10-19T18:40:33","modified_gmt":"2013-10-19T18:40:33","slug":"captain-franks-hotdog-emporium-a-dog-gone-good-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cento.centre.edu\/index.php\/2013\/10\/19\/captain-franks-hotdog-emporium-a-dog-gone-good-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain Franks Hotdog Emporium: a dog-gone good time"},"content":{"rendered":"

By AUDREY JENKNS<\/strong> – STAFF WRITER<\/em>
\nYou may have had hotdogs before, but have you ever had a hotdog from Captain Franks Hotdog Emporium? If your answer is no, then it may be time to broaden your hotdog horizons. Captain Franks is a local treat you will not want to miss.<\/p>\n

Located in downtown Danville on North 4th street, just a five-minute walk from campus, the emporium boasts fourteen different types of specialty dogs, along with an array of other hometown delicacies like nachos, burgers, slaw, soup, and ice cream.<\/p>\n

For just $3.75, Captain Franks offers hungry students the \u2018Captain Frank\u2019, a \u2018Danville original, featuring a \u00bc lb 100% beef Nathan\u2019s hot dog on a warmed bun.<\/p>\n

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Captain Franks Hotdog Emporium is located by Subway on North 4th St. in downtown Danville and serves gourmet hotdogs and side dishes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Loaded with Frank\u2019s famous chili, shredded cheese, diced onion, and the finest yellow mustard Franks could find,\u2019 reads a full and varied menu. This is only the beginning. Franks also offers the \u2018Junk Yard Dog\u2019, a dog topped with barbecue, fresh cole slaw, and mustard on a hoagie bun, or the \u2018Fiery Frank\u2019, a go piled high with sour cream, cheese, jalapenos, and Frank\u2019s Hot Sauce, plus many more gourmet options.<\/p>\n

In addition to the great food, Franks also offers very affordable prices and free delivery. While most restaurant chains will charge at least $3, Franks offers free delivery to Centre\u2019s campus, perfect for lazy days at school. The restaurant itself is in a very convenient location, and instantly puts customers of all ages at ease with its simple, thoughtful design and playful decor.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the biggest attraction of Franks, though, is \u2018Frank\u2019 himself. Jonathan McWilliams, the owner and founder of Franks, is legendary not only for his food, but for his kindness.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe owner is really nice. I really wish I was not a vegetarian because the owner is so nice that I want to support his business. That is how nice he is. He makes me not want to be a vegetarian,\u201d<\/p>\n

senior Maddie Hooper said.<\/p>\n

Hooper\u2019s assessment is hardly inaccurate. A Danville native, McWilliams is truly enriching downtown Danville, combining forward-thinking with traditional values like outstanding customer service and a concern for the greater community.<\/p>\n

Although he has been an entrepreneur his entire life, McWilliams has never worked in the food industry like this before. \u201cI own the Clothes Horse here in Danville too, but I wanted to try something new as well. I opened up the store because it was something different. There aren\u2019t any restaurants quite like Franks around here,\u201d McWilliams said.<\/p>\n

Since opening in February 2013, Captain Franks has enjoyed steady success. \u201cTo me, the most rewarding part is that in general, our customers always come back. Everyone seems to like Frank\u2019s. I have had many people say that they don\u2019t normally even like hot dogs, but that they like Franks,\u201d McWilliams said.<\/p>\n

As Hooper noted, there are not yet any vegetarian options at Franks, but McWilliams has noticed that many Centre students and community members have been requesting some, and so he is on the lookout for a worthy vegetarian item to add to his already delicious menu.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m totally open for vegetarian ideas! Tell people to send them my way,\u201d McWilliams said.<\/p>\n

Besides being very attentive to his customers\u2019 needs, McWilliams is also attentive to the community at large. \u201cWe buy some of our meat from Marksbury, a local farm. We do it because they are local and we want to support them. I\u2019m local too, so we try and support,\u201d said McWilliams.<\/p>\n

Franks is also supportive of community and Centre College events. \u201cI do a lot of festivals in town, especially stuff like the Wilderness Trace Big Toy Day, where it\u2019s a charitable event. We try and help out every organization. We also did Oktoberfest, Brass Band, etc.,\u201d McWilliams said.<\/p>\n

Given Captain Frank\u2019s dedication to community involvement and quality service, not to mention the delicious food, it seems that it is the perfect place for Centre students to enjoy good food, good friends, and a good time. \u201cIt\u2019s good, and it\u2019s different. You can\u2019t get this food anywhere else, and we aim to please. We have great food and great service, and a fun atmosphere,\u201d McWilliams said. So the next time you\u2019re looking for somewhere to eat, we recommend stepping into Captain Frank\u2019s Hotdog Emporium\u2014you\u2019re sure to have a dog-gone good time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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