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If you’ ve ever visited Macon, Georgia, then you’ ve likely experienced Nu-Way Weiners( Nu-Way) in all its cultural and culinary glory. As part of the very fabric of the town, nearly everyone who lives or visits Macon has their own unique Nu-Way story to tell – even Oprah Winfrey, who popped in for a chili dog during a visit in 2007. It’ s not just about food( even though Nu-Way’ s hot dogs are unrivaled), but about the nostalgia surrounding the brand.
Founded in 1916, Nu-Way was established by James Mallis, who immigrated to Macon from Greece and later opened the city’ s first fast-food restaurant on Cotton Avenue. Today, Nu-Way is the second-oldest hot dog stand in the US, just one month shy of Nathan’ s on Coney Island. You might find yourself wondering why the brand includes a misspelling of wiener, and this story dates back to 1937 when a sign-maker misplaced
the vowels. Thanks to this mistake, Nu-Way had a talking point beyond its legendary hot dogs, and the name has remained ever since.
Today, James Cacavias, President, and Spyros Dermatas, Vice President, are both co-owners of the business, and we have the pleasure of talking to them about Nu- Way’ s past, present, and future.“ A business that began in 1916 with one hot dog stand established by James Mallis, our great uncle, has grown into an iconic brand with eight locations in the central Georgia area,” the pair begin.“ Our original location with its landmark neon sign closed in 2015 due to a catastrophic fire, however the eight locations today continue to serve the same secret chili sauce Nu-Way became known for.
“ From the beginning in 1916 when our menu consisted of only hot dogs and soft drinks, we’ ve evolved over the years to include hamburgers, various sandwiches, and
Congratulations
on being recognized for your excellence since 1916.
Being 121 years old ourself, we ' d go a long way for a Nu-Way. Together, we will continue to build Middle Georgia.
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AS A PROUD PARTNER, COUNTRY RANCH
FOODS CONGRATULATES NU-WAY ON THEIR 110 TH ANNIVERSARY
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• Reduced labor and less dependence on skilled labor
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• SQF certified since 2016
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