Oklahoma hotdog business still booming after photo of owner waiting by door goes viral

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@K27fan 3 ай бұрын

With all the crap and bad news on a daily basis, its so refreshing to see a story like this.

@user-no5gg6wh5k 3 ай бұрын

YES IT IS! 🥰

@EileenFields 3 ай бұрын

For Real!!!❤❤❤

@qcarr 3 ай бұрын

Those are my thoughts, exactly! So great to have a positive, real-people story for a change! Best wishes to the owner, the soldier and all the customers!

@danielholman3436 3 ай бұрын

I totally agree!!

@ZYVZX 3 ай бұрын

Yup, the good decent hard working people coming out on top for a change.

@chrismaggio7879 3 ай бұрын

Nick... you have done your service for the country, and you have done your service to the community. Good man.

@aldomeow 3 ай бұрын

And he grew up in foster care… what a good man

@elpanchosancho2 3 ай бұрын

See you don't have to go around the world killing people to serve your country

@ummmm....-sd9eb 3 ай бұрын

Yes!!!!! What a wonderful young man, wow ⟵⁠(⁠๑⁠¯⁠◡⁠¯⁠๑⁠)

@adumbweeb 3 ай бұрын

@@aldomeow he is my uncle. He is an amazing individual.

@zzizahacallar 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this. You blessed this restauranteur. From retired AF

@JustMamba 3 ай бұрын

4.8 stars on yelp and 4.9 on facebook reviews. This is such an amazing story. I love this

@KatherineUribe-1 29 күн бұрын

That photo shows his humanity, his hope, his sadness and the isolation we all feel from time to time. It really speaks volumes. I am so happy to hear that the business is still afloat!👍🏼😎

@yankees29 3 ай бұрын

Small business owners like this man need to be applauded.

@Zeevuhl 3 ай бұрын

And praised from toe to head!🥰😘

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney 3 ай бұрын

No more than any other hard-working citizens, most of whom contribute more to their local economy in the form of tax revenue and so on. Nothing at all to look down on them for, of course, and I support my local businesses as often as I can. I'm just saying it takes all kinds for a functional society, your local industrial employee or firefighter or schoolteacher or landscaper or electrician or housekeeper is just as deserving of our respect. People seem to have forgotten that, and it's worrisome.

@Hillary4SupremeRuler 3 ай бұрын

@@Hannari-xt6nrhow do you know he doesn't find animals that's already died

@samhilton4173 3 ай бұрын

@Hannari-xt6nr Without animal products humans would suffer. Humans are more important.

@nh251 3 ай бұрын

Small town communities only support people from their area. Even if you're a disabled veteran looming to make a quiet little town the home of your business, the community still won't support you. There's nothing but hateful people in central Michigan.

@jas57264 3 ай бұрын

Well.........HOT DOG!! I approve of this story and wish this establishment ALL THE SUCCESS IN THE WORLD!!!!!

@EileenFields 3 ай бұрын

Great use of words!!❤❤❤

@irishdaisy1628 3 ай бұрын

LOL a few days ago I explained to our 2.5 yr old that "hot dog" is not just a food, but can be said when you are excited. She said, "NOOOOO." My mom had just said "hot dog" because the pizza had arrived and our daughter said "no, I want pizza."

@tommoore2012 14 күн бұрын

@@irishdaisy1628 That's hilarious lol.

@veryslyfox 4 күн бұрын

Promoting unhealthy foods that contribute to obesity.... this isn't a feel good story

@LebaneserScrooge 3 ай бұрын

He said he almost didn't post it because he was concerned it would be considered a moment of weakness. I hope he learned a lesson from this. Compassion is a strength; not a weakness.

@AaronTWas 3 ай бұрын

I think what he might have meant was that he was reluctant to post a photo of the owner during a moment of weakness, which was a considerate thought as well, but certainly a good thing that he did!

@LebaneserScrooge 3 ай бұрын

@@AaronTWas oh that makes sense too lol

@LebaneserScrooge 3 ай бұрын

@@AaronTWas way to ruin my deep thought!! 😂

@AaronTWas 3 ай бұрын

lol sorry, still a good thought that you shared, and I completely agree with it 😊

@hanoitripper1809 3 ай бұрын

He was unsure he wanted to expose the bad situation of the business owner, that’s all

@lalodaniels1388 Ай бұрын

That soldier is a good man.

@otpyrcralphpierre1742 3 ай бұрын

I've never considered a Hot Dog to be "Gourmet". But these do look exceptional! I'm happy for him.

@roseanneroseannadanna9651 3 ай бұрын

You'd be amazed what you can do with a hotdog! Uuhhh.... Let me rephrase that for all the slightly deviant minds out there!" You'd be amazed at how you can elevate a hotdog!

@ian5780 3 ай бұрын

Those curly fries look bomb

@nsnopper 3 ай бұрын

Of course Hotdogs are gourmet. They come with a side of French cuisine - fries.

@user-xh8ii2hj6r 3 ай бұрын

Not to knock anybody but the best hot dog I've ever had was at the Rose Parade in Pasadena....these Mexicans were cooking them on a stainless grill / propane on a shopping cart grilled bell peppers and grilled onions and touch of Serrano peppers with mayo! Bacon wrapped dogs....

@nsnopper 3 ай бұрын

@@user-xh8ii2hj6r Oh great. Now I have to get in my car and drive all the way to Pasadena to find that Mexican hotdog vendor to satisfy my craving - that you caused. And I’m in Ontario - - Canada.

@vict0ree 3 ай бұрын

Geez its tear jerker after tear jerker in this video. So happy to hear these positive stories in the midst of the nightmare this country is going through.

@iceKOId 3 ай бұрын

PR Stunts work

@ironseabeelost1140 3 ай бұрын

You're just a sad person.

@montananerd8244 3 ай бұрын

@@iceKOIdyes they do, but as a PR pro, this doesn't seem to be our work, this is just luck + good humans.

@iceKOId 3 ай бұрын

@@montananerd8244 there’s a sucker born each day

@AreYouABadfishToo 3 ай бұрын

this video keeps getting better as it goes on. It's good news after good news and people paying it forward. How lovely.

@FlyingMonkeys69 Ай бұрын

You changed his life, young soldier. Amazing work! Bravo

@Factory928AC 26 күн бұрын

🫡

@derrickB81 29 күн бұрын

This is what the world needs more of. Compassion towards one another, kindness, and respect will go a long way!

@CHDean 3 ай бұрын

Scott seems like a man who is certainly thankful for what he has.

@Boomhauersdad 17 күн бұрын

Yep he’s like my dad. These people are what makes the world go round.

@privard89 3 ай бұрын

I hope one day I'll be half the man Nick is. Grew up in sad circumstances, is serving his country and always looking to help anybody in need in need. A real life hero.

@knc6230 3 ай бұрын

@privard89 AMEN 2 that!❤

@gilbertbradshaw3463 2 ай бұрын

That’s exactly right.

@ranchoboomerang 3 ай бұрын

As a fellow entrepreneur, I totally understand the ups and downs all too well. I'm so happy to see this happen for such a nice family.

@bsr6823 29 күн бұрын

This is what the news should be reporting. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.

@eligebrown8998 3 ай бұрын

Well done, Nick. Thank you for your service. That was awsome of that lady to offer her that corn dog recipe.

@WokeGirl59 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it is very sweet of her to share her recipe in an effort to help. What a great story all the way around.

@iwannaseenow1 3 ай бұрын

Can't believe she's only 52. More like 72.

@egyptianmusk9008 3 ай бұрын

definitely not 52 @@iwannaseenow1

@El1society Ай бұрын

@@iwannaseenow1she’s been through it

@TheBebe2214 8 күн бұрын

@@iwannaseenow1I think they ment she lived in Norman for 52 years

@shanedaiken2831 3 ай бұрын

So nice to actually hear something great happened for this business owner.

@Classicrocker6119 3 ай бұрын

I’m in Western Canada and this is one of the most amazing and inspiring stories I have ever heard! Continued success to Scott and a big shout out to all of the great people of Norman Oklahoma!

@Up_north_with_Mike 28 күн бұрын

As a business owner this makes me happy that this man turned his business around with the help of a kind person.

@tpack670 3 ай бұрын

This story brought a big smile on my face. Good things happen to good people. God bless him.

@caseymasters8801 2 ай бұрын

Good things happen to good and bad people.

@sanpedroshaman 22 күн бұрын

Hot dogs are extremely carcinogenic.

@tsOnMedia 3 ай бұрын

As a former news photog who attended the NPPA Workshop in Norman over 3 decades ago, I applaud stations that still see the tremendous value in producing local feature stories. This is the kind of reporting we need more of. Especially right now.

@OnlyMyOpinionMatters Ай бұрын

Yea keep the masses worried about the important thongs like hot dog stands and cute puppies lmao

@conradnelson5283 Ай бұрын

I tried spirals Wednesday this week. The food was really good.. The decor was a little worn. The service was excellent. I was a little leery of pain so much for a hotdog on a bun, but ended up with a Polish sausage, which in my opinion is much better. Reminds me of the place I used to flip hamburgers in in 1965. I think we’ll be back.

@Weaf2727 Ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of hot dogs, but after watching this story, I'd go there in a heart beat! Awesome people helping people is always a great story.

@Booboonancy 3 ай бұрын

Just yesterday I jokingly told my husband “well, let me go watch the good news”. I love this story, it does my heart good and it’s too bad I’m nowhere near Oklahoma because I LOVE hot dogs. Wishing this small business continued success.

@CoCoFantastique 3 ай бұрын

Same. I wish I were could try this place. I like a well done hot dog. And those look grilled well

@backagain5216 3 ай бұрын

We need good news stories like this more than ever. Blessings to the good people trying their best to make it from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

@Booboonancy 3 ай бұрын

@@backagain5216 We sure do.

@blairpenny1526 28 күн бұрын

This is beautiful, im actually crying tears of joy for this man

@rhondasplace3529 29 күн бұрын

This story melted my heart. Good people all around

@tonif2500 3 ай бұрын

EVERY SINGLE PERSON in this awesome story is a BLESSING!!! From Nick to the owner of the restaurant, to the lady that gave her corn dog recipe. THIS IS WHAT LIFE IS ABOUT, doing what you can for one another, from the heart!!! This is truly an amazing heartfelt true story! God bless all of them!!!!

@willp.8120 3 ай бұрын

I feel the same.

@dovesfan1 3 ай бұрын

❤

@garettdoornwaard4822 2 ай бұрын

They ARE the blessing😊. Theres no god. We choose to be the good in the world. The guy who posted the picture made the difference...not a make believe man in the sky. If we wait for "god" then nothing happens.

@Emmere Ай бұрын

🙏🏾

@Toxic2T Ай бұрын

@@garettdoornwaard4822 Speak for yourself, God saved me when I needed him the most. FEW TIMES-

@Freddyfrm18 3 ай бұрын

That picture broke my freaking heart. Nick, thank you so much for your service. You're an inspiration to many people out there. God bless Nick and the owner of Spirals.

@jeezceez195 Ай бұрын

Thanks Oklahoma news report, great report positive and uplifting. Love it, keep up the great work!!!

@andrecoyote1 3 ай бұрын

I love seeing people helping people. This story gives me hope

@prestonnewcomb5991 3 ай бұрын

Props to the guy who posted it, but definitely not a moment of weakness. Compassion and fighting for others is what he does for a living.

@FloridaForForever 3 ай бұрын

The photo did not just go viral, it went spiral, into a GRAND thing! Thank you for your above and beyond service Nick, saving one soul, save another! It spiraled into control =)

@sterlingmatsui154 3 ай бұрын

Lol~Good One☆☆:)

@Spruce_Bingsteen 3 ай бұрын

@DianasDreams ... Excellent comment! Well done!

@justinfargas2367 27 күн бұрын

Amazing story. Love and prayers to all from Australia.

@newwavepressure6478 3 ай бұрын

Shout out to nick for taking the time ...and Thank u bro for ur service 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

@troyrager1352 3 ай бұрын

Americans need to help each other out more, more love, more kindness. Love and light

@puravidadreams1591 2 ай бұрын

Amen

@ameliadavis1979 3 ай бұрын

This should be a lesson to everyone. One small act of kindness might change someones life. 👍

@greenbeagle13 3 ай бұрын

Good point.

@donnakreye8339 26 күн бұрын

TRUTH

@MrDavenez 28 күн бұрын

It was a miracle, God bless his heart ❤❤❤ I'm so glad he is doing well now 🙏 ❤

@michaelz6870 12 күн бұрын

What a great story. The humble, respectful and grateful biz owner, salt of the earth! I love that he named a hot dog after the guy too! 👌

@EvilTheOne 3 ай бұрын

To Scott, Nick and Betty, thank you for your BIG HEARTS and being an essential part of such a feel-good story. Where there are so much bullying and nonsense on social media, it's great when something positive comes out of it. To The OK News Report, great job!

@7xtc25 3 ай бұрын

This is the kind of good news we all need. God bless these humble men helping each other!

@Keith_from_LBC 27 күн бұрын

What a beautiful, heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing this. 🙏🏼

@leek6068 Ай бұрын

i love when social media does so much good!! and people coming together to support others

@Jimmynitro76 3 ай бұрын

This is what it means to be American! God bless this country and its people!

@kascension 3 ай бұрын

YES!

@user-yy7hg4ph6f 3 ай бұрын

❤💯🫡

@bootsmade4walking 3 ай бұрын

Amen!!

@jackstone2176 3 ай бұрын

His business won't last long after the media hype ends. Small businesses like his usually close down after 5-10 years.

@DR-sv8ke 3 ай бұрын

Temporary help to a failing business.

@ElectricSpokes 15 күн бұрын

I’m a small business owner, too. I completely and totally can relate to this man. I’ve been in that same spot. It was very this ice for a while Thankfully, I added an additional revenue stream to my business and it has kept the business going since. I have two contracts with a local government and I have one with a very large nation wide business. We service their repair needs. We are rated 5 stars on-line from public customers. I don’t take breaks or a lunch. For two years I only had one day off a week, the one day a week we were closed. It takes a crap tonne of dedication and grit and a lot of luck. And sometimes, intervention from an angel as in this case. Made me tear up. So happy for this man. I absolutely can relate.

@blahblah3201 2 ай бұрын

I live in IN and have now placed this establishment on my bucket list. FANTASTIC story.

@user-gj1pq5zm4l 3 ай бұрын

Great story. Is Betty Gatewood a 52 year old resident or a 52 year resident? There’s a huge difference! 😊

@mrosjo 3 ай бұрын

I was wondering the same. That woman is definitely not 52.

@rockyraccoon3630 3 ай бұрын

She's 52...been eating corn dogs and fries her whole life.

@rogerritch5796 3 ай бұрын

@mrosjo she's 75.

@user-zn8kd5bx5u 3 ай бұрын

I played it back to see exactly what was said about her age---sounds like it says she is 52....but NO way is that correct....she is 70 easy.

@38Achilles 3 ай бұрын

That's a hard 52

@crash8729 3 ай бұрын

Perfect example of why our military is the greatest in the world, thank you all for your service.

@willjoe4469 3 ай бұрын

what that have to do with anything

@themartykus 3 ай бұрын

@willjoe4469 in America, we thank the military for anything and everything

@mzee5533 3 ай бұрын

Thanking them for killing innocent civilians in Afghanistan, Iraq 🇮🇶 and around the world? You must use your brains 🧠 to think mate

@joelc9439 3 ай бұрын

Technically he is National guard so he's part of the state. he's not part of the Federal military

@mzee5533 3 ай бұрын

Greatest in invading other countries and killing innocent civilians in iraq 🇮🇶, Afghanistan 🇦🇫 and many other countries around the world? You must be smoking 💩

@JosephCox-yx4ds Ай бұрын

The kind of news I like to see. I'm proud to see this young man use social media for something meaningful and positive. And I'm proud of the old chap for keeping at it and not folding up shop.

@nogunnofear6703 14 күн бұрын

Great story. People working together can do anything. God bless America!

@JenShea 3 ай бұрын

Lovely story.. thank you for doing your part to help this gentleman's business, as well.

@tabbycat8511 3 ай бұрын

I’m from California, but just those pictures of the dogs piled high with fixins alone would have so brought me in. The story is just gravy - or maybe relish. Happy to hear of your success. 😺

@aidenoleary7406 3 ай бұрын

What an uplifting story. Best wishes to them all👏👏

@lovingatlanta 3 ай бұрын

👍🙏💝Bless Nick for posting that photo & bless Scot and his business. 🙏💝

@K3mbusm 3 ай бұрын

Best of luck to this wonderful man & his business! God bless!

@Wapitimodels 3 ай бұрын

This was a fantastic story, brought years of joy. Well done and thank you for sharing.

@johnny5173 3 ай бұрын

Hey Scott I’m on my way from New York !!!! I absolutely love this story !!!! See ya soon !!!

@RunninUpThatHillh 3 ай бұрын

Hope you had a great time🤗 Bring me a doggie bag!😂 Here where I live upstate.. Dirt Dogs is the small business hot dog shop. Mmmm! Secret sauce😂

@jordanbabcock9349 3 ай бұрын

Dude went nowhere lol.

@GiGizGolden1 3 ай бұрын

Wish I could visit there, too. Love this story.

@tmlau23 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear these positive stories. We really need more of these!

@Rubiepurl 3 ай бұрын

He is such a kind man and the food is really good!

@Jonathon10 3 ай бұрын

This has happened to a few businesses. Good deal. Citizens helping their communities.

@grahamcochrane9684 28 күн бұрын

Awesome story about a hard working persons business and a honourable soldier!

@wilfredswinkels 3 ай бұрын

I love these feel good stories. And The gentleman telling them is the perfect guy for it. Greeting from Belgium.

@tysonb3568 3 ай бұрын

God bless this man! All the success my Brother 🙏🏾

@sorbabaric1 3 ай бұрын

Small businesses like this keep a community going. A source of jobs, and sponsoring local teams and activities. I hope I get to Norman Oklahoma someday and can stop in for a hotdog.

@tomdave42 28 күн бұрын

No this is the kind of thing that people need to hear about, uplifting and it makes you stop and think I support your local business and well I need more stories like this. If I renew a story is sad and depressing, you become disconnected. This is something different this is something uplifting give you a little bit of hope that well there are good people still

@myleneballesteros8164 28 күн бұрын

Keep going do not give up ! God Bless your family and your business !

@chrisdantis 3 ай бұрын

So happy to see this kind of news when community go out their way to help one of their own. Kudos to this young man for having empathy and compassion! 👍👏🙏

@vault7137 3 ай бұрын

Finally, something good from social media.

@hobsonbeeman7529 13 күн бұрын

What a great story!!…. It makes me feel good that people see the need in others and try to help out. This is a great example of how taking action turned the tables….be blessed!

@katespear1233 3 ай бұрын

I’m crying. Wonderful!

@aviewer9516 3 ай бұрын

Wow, what a lovely story. So much negativity in the press, it's so nice to hear good stories like this. Thank you!

@user-tg9lu2gu1p 28 күн бұрын

A true act of kindness

@riedwaanesack3980 22 күн бұрын

Well done Nick, big fella with a bigger heart. Love you from South Africa

@ScarlettRose7221 3 ай бұрын

God bless all of these wonderful people! ❤️🇺🇸

@grandpahickory613 3 ай бұрын

WONDERFUL NEWS ! GOD BLESS AMERICA, AND OUR MILITARY PEOPLE ! I SALUTE ALL OF YOU ! THANK YOU FOR HELPING THIS MAN!!!! FROM TEXAS I SEND TO ALL OF YOU DEEP APPRECIATION ! I SALUTE YOU NOW, AND FOREVER!

@user-yy7hg4ph6f 3 ай бұрын

Amen to that.......❤🫡💯💥💥💥💥

@davidtripp1886 Ай бұрын

Finally a news story from a news outlet. And its heartwarming! This is so great!!

@wenchology 14 күн бұрын

God bless both men and their business. The world still has some humanity.

@jaydez_ 3 ай бұрын

wow, what a wonderful story! People helping each other out anyway they can and impacting other people. I love this story.

@user-fj1sw5hf5v 3 ай бұрын

So glad to see this follow up report! I saw the original post on couple of Veteran's FB pages/groups and sent it to military friends in OK. Being an Army Vet, I sent it to VFW and American Legion contacts there as well. Good to see the business doing well. I'm in Ohio, but, if I could, I would be there.

@Snoochieboochies27 3 ай бұрын

I’m shocked I just saw this on my feed. I saw the pic on the disgruntled veterans page on fb a while back and glad this guy is doing well!

@bunyipdragon9499 3 ай бұрын

Pebbles can create waves. Thankyou Nick 💜

@Phewy 3 ай бұрын

I needed a story like this, thank you for spreading the word.

@jgdwick4067 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Nick!!!!

@ellap4235 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful story. I wish we heard more like this every day. Thank you for telling it!

@tonylotito3845 2 ай бұрын

Great story all the way around. Thanks guys for sharing and great job Nick. Always helping.

@RWO555 3 ай бұрын

This is what America is all about right here! GOD bless America!

@Carrie_13 3 ай бұрын

I want to see more stories like this out there! Wonderful!!

@kylespevak6781 3 ай бұрын

I love how chill the owner seems. It's heart warming when good things happen to nice people

@GiovannaAguilar 29 күн бұрын

Love this and God bless all of them.

@suerussell497 2 ай бұрын

Thank God for good people who care about one another. Spread the awesomeness everyday. Life is short, make the best of it!

@RV1701 3 ай бұрын

So glad to hear good news. Hope for continued success!

@gordongott127 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful story ❤ !

@Bellz972 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for wholesome news ❤

@dlighted8861 3 ай бұрын

Yes sir,thank you for your service,twice. 🤗🤗

@DanGunia 3 ай бұрын

So glad the shop is still OPEN.

@Nae_Love 25 күн бұрын

This is so heartwarming. 🙏🏾

@sheba5203 24 күн бұрын

What an inspiring video that worked out well for everyone involved. Kudos to a great business success!!

@markflick1641 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Nick . Feel good stories are hard to come by .👍

@mjbrownlee7979 3 ай бұрын

Praying he keeps going! God keep him!

@Zach-je4zd 3 ай бұрын

This is incredible. Very happy that his business is skyrocketing! Building a lifelong friendship. Amazing story.

@bigtrip2750 3 ай бұрын

To those that believe the Uniform is a sign of fighting, YOU'RE CORRECT! When I served we didn't just fight the enemy, we fought FOR OUR PEOPLE! AMERICAN PEOPLE. From all walks of life. This young man EXEMPLIFIES acts of DUTY, HONOR, and COUNTRY! HOOAAAH!