Lickety Split, Molly's Munchies and The Dog Pound offer up a variety of grilled goods in parking lots for hungry passersby.
LOCATION Route 31, Newark, in the parking lot of Nesbitt & Williams LLP
OWNERS Becky and Steve Salerno
YEARS OF OPERATION 5
HOURS OF OPERATION 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday through the end of September
WHAT THEY SELL Hot dogs, Philly steaks, pulled pork, black angus hamburgers and steaks, etc.
BRAND OF HOT DOGS Zweigle’s
What do you enjoy most about running your business?
“Just getting to meet a lot of interesting people,” said Becky Salerno, who owns Lickety Split with her husband, Steve. “There are a lot of the same customers. You get to know a lot of different people and the story of their life. It is an interesting thing.”
What makes your establishment stand out from others in the area?
“We try to keep a big variety because we have a lot of regulars,” said Steve. “Hot dogs are probably the most popular.”
Why did you choose to sell Zweigle’s?
“All they want is Zweigle’s,” said Steve. “I think it’s just what they grew up with here.”
Molly’s Munchies
LOCATION Route 31, Palmyra, in the RC Auto Used Cars parking lot
OWNER Ron Stringham
YEARS OF OPERATION 5
HOURS OF OPERATION 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays through the end of October
WHAT THEY SELL Hot dogs, Italian sausage, black angus hamburgers, pizza logs, chicken fingers, etc.
BRAND OF HOT DOGS Zweigle’s
What do you enjoy about your business?
“Really just being self-employed, and I like working in food,” said owner Ron Stringham. “I’ve been a cook for 18 years.”
Do you like meeting a lot of people at your stand?
“I enjoy meeting people and working with the public. That’s part of it right there.”
What is the most common order you get?
“I do a lot of Cajun Philly steaks and Cajun cheese fries and chicken parm sandwiches.”
The Dog Pound
LOCATION Route 31, Newark, in the Save-A-Lot parking lot
OWNER Tom Virts
YEARS OF OPERATION 3
HOURS OF OPERATION 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
WHAT THEY SELL Specialty hot dogs, including cheese, chili and sauerkraut; hamburgers, ribeye steak sandwiches, etc.
BRAND OF HOT DOGS Zweigle’s
What do you enjoy most about your business?
“The people — I get a lot of return people,” said owner Tom Virts.
Why did you choose to sell Zweigle’s?
“Because Zweigle’s is probably one of the best hot dogs between Rochester and Syracuse.”
What is your specialty?
“My ribeye steak sandwich is probably my best-selling sandwich.”
