Dirty Frank's is set to open near Ohio State campus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio State fans have long been able to enjoy a specialty hot dog before select football games from Dirty Frank’s food truck, but soon fans will have a permanent location to frequent during tailgates.

Dirty Frank’s is opening a new location near campus, on North High Street near East Woodruff Avenue. The former Poke Bro’s location is set to welcome hot dog fans this month. 

According to J Davis Electric, the final inspection for electricity passed on Sept. 21, with the location expected to open shortly. A representative from Dirty Frank’s told NBC4 they hope to open the week of Oct. 14, but cannot confirm an opening date until inspections are completed.

Hot dog fans have been able to purchase Dirty Frank’s inside Ohio Stadium since 2022 at one of three stadium partnerships the Columbus staple has. Dirty Frank’s also has locations inside Huntington Park and Lower.com Stadium.

Just blocks from its Ohio Stadium location, the High Street spot will be the second storefront Dirty Frank’s has opened this year after debuting its carryout-only Worthington location in January.

Dirty Frank’s first announced the new location on Feb. 13 with a social media post of a hot dog joining in on the OSU tradition of spelling O-H-I-O with its cartoon arms.