What is Adam Gertler's current role outside of Dog Haus?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Adam Gertler, a celebrity chef whose Food Network appearances include "The Next Food Network Star," "Kid in a Candy Store" and "Will Work for Food," makes all of the sausages served at Dog Haus Restaurants and occasionally makes appearances at Dog Haus Restaurants. Adam was compensated for each service he provided us. Adam has been involved in the world of food since his first job at a donut shop at the age of 16. He was the executive chef of The Smoked Joint: A Barbecue Experience in Philadelphia which opened in 2003. In 2008, he appeared on season 4 of The Next Food Network Star. Adam served as host of Will Work For Food (2009) and Kid In A Candy Store (2010), both on Food Network. Adam has also appeared on many episodes of Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever ate and The Best Thing I Ever Made, as well as episodes of Food Network Challenge and Chef Vs. City. In 2012, Adam channeled his passion for encased meats into another career and began working with us as our Würstmacher (sausage maker) and brand ambassador. Adam is currently the host of FX Movie Download on FX and Man Vs. Child on fyi. Mr. Gertler is not involved in the actual management or control of Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC.
Source: Item 18 — PUBLIC FIGURES (FDD pages 72–73)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Adam Gertler, who creates all the sausages served at Dog Haus Restaurants and occasionally makes appearances, is also the host of FX Movie Download on FX and Man Vs. Child on fyi.
Prior to his role with Dog Haus, Gertler's experience in the food industry included being the executive chef of The Smoked Joint: A Barbecue Experience in Philadelphia, starting in 2003. He also appeared on season 4 of The Next Food Network Star in 2008 and hosted Will Work For Food (2009) and Kid In A Candy Store (2010), both on Food Network.
Prospective franchisees should note that while Gertler is a brand ambassador and sausage maker for Dog Haus, he is not involved in the actual management or control of Dog Haus Worldwide, LLC.