
The Kwinter Family Story
Founded by Sam Kwinter in Toronto in 1946
A CANADIAN CLASSIC, REBORN
Kwinter's KING SAM is more than a hot dog brand — it’s the next chapter in a family story that began in 1946.
Founded by Sam Kwinter, Toronto’s original Hot Dog King, the Kwinter family built a reputation for quality through its delis, restaurants, and iconic CNE hot dog booths. For decades, the Kwinter name was synonymous with great meat, great flavour, and great hot dogs.
Today, that legacy lives on through KING SAM. Led by Sean Kwinter and the next generation of the Kwinter family, the brand carries forward the tradition established by founder Sam Kwinter in 1946, building on nearly 80 years of quality, flavour, and family heritage.
Our gourmet kosher hot dogs are crafted with premium beef and chicken, naturally smoked flavour, and clean, simple ingredients. No fillers. No sugar. No artificial flavours or colours. Gluten-free and COR-certified kosher.
KING SAM is our way of honouring the past while building for the future — bringing a Toronto classic to a new generation of families, food lovers, and hot dog enthusiasts.
We’re not just serving hot dogs. We’re carrying forward a family legacy built on quality, tradition, and the belief that some classics deserve to live on.
The King is Back!
Disclaimer: Kwinter's KING SAM™ Gourmet All Beef Hot Dogs are prepared for Kwinter Foods Inc., a family business continuing the commercial legacy established in 1946 by Sam Kwinter, Toronto's Hot Dog King and original user of the KWINTER'S hot dog brand for 30+ years. Our business is not affiliated or connected with, and our products are not manufactured, distributed or endorsed by, and do not use the recipe of, J. Kwinter Gourmet Foods Inc. or Jack Kwinter, Sam's younger brother.

KWINTER'S - THROUGH
THE YEARS

CNE Kwinter's Booth #1. Can you spot the King??

Sam Kwinter, 1946 - Salami in hand

KWINTER'S Deli, Avenue Rd, Toronto

KWINTER'S Deli, Eglinton Ave, Toronto

CNE Kwinter's Booth #2. Rocking the Vintage Kwinter's Tee.

