Pink's Hot Dogs is turning 87, and the Hollywood institution is marking the occasion the way it always does: by selling its famous chili dogs for next to nothing. On Sunday, Nov. 8, starting at 8 p.m., the stand will sell its signature chili dogs for 87 cents apiece for 87 minutes straight, with every dollar raised going to charity.
The promotion caps each customer at two discounted chili dogs, according to KTLA. Anyone who gets in line before the 87-minute window closes will still be served, even if the clock runs out before they reach the counter. Pink's says all gross proceeds from the sale will be donated to charity.
According to Beverly Press & Park Labrea News, this year's beneficiaries are St. Jude Children's Hospital and the animal welfare charity Round of Appaws. The arrangement echoes last year's event, when the station's report on the 86th anniversary noted that chili dogs sold for 86 cents over 86 minutes, with the same two-per-customer limit and all proceeds likewise earmarked for charity.
A New Dog Named for a Hollywood Regular
This year's anniversary doubles as a launch party for a new, permanent menu item: the “Fluffy” Bacon Burrito Dog. The item is dedicated to comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, who is expected to attend the celebration, per the same KTLA report.
The burrito dog packs two hot dogs into a large flour tortilla along with cheddar cheese, three slices of bacon and chili, with onions available as an optional topping. Beverly Press gives the item’s price as $12.95. Iglesias has history with the stand; the earlier Beverly Press account of the 86th-anniversary event said he was scheduled to sign autographs and pose for photographs with fans there.
87 Years of Chili Dogs in Hollywood
Pink's was founded by Paul and Betty Pink in 1939 and has grown into one of Los Angeles' most recognizable food destinations. The stand says on its website that it serves more than 1,200 hot dogs and 200 hamburgers a day, framing the annual Chili Dogs for Charity promotion as part of its broader commitment to the community.
