It’s the end of a family story in downtown Montgomery, but it’s not the end of the restaurant.

Chris’ Famous Hot Dogs on Montgomery’s historic Dexter Avenue has been sold to a new family. For its entire 108-year existence, it has been owned and operated by the Katechis family. Mrs. Angia Katechis announced Saturday that the family has sold the restaurant to new owners.

Chris’ Hot Dogs is not only a popular place to eat, but also a longtime political and business hangout.

The small restaurant on Dexter Avenue in downtown Montgomery is within view of the State Capitol—close enough for state employees to walk there. Political deals have been struck at Chris’ during lunch, happy hour, and early dinner. So have business deals. And musical ones.

The grandfather, Chris Katechis, founded Chris

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