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Zweigle's

Since 1880

Rochester's white hot

Zweigle's has been making meats in Rochester since 1880. It's best known for the white hot, a pale, mild hot dog that comes out of the German white sausage tradition and is a Rochester staple.

Zweigle's headquarters in Rochester, New York.
Zweigle's headquarters in Rochester, New York. Photo: DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

History

  1. 1880C. Wilhelm Zweigle, a German immigrant, founds the company in Rochester, New York.1
  2. 1930sBegins its partnership with the Rochester Red Wings baseball team.1

More to know

Partnerships with Wegmans supermarkets and local sports teams helped Zweigle's spread across New York State.

For cart owners

Selling in Rochester? White hots are part of the local menu, so think about offering them.

Sources

  1. Zweigle's official site checked 2026-10-23
  2. Wikipedia: Zweigle's checked 2026-10-23