As the popularity of Pink's grew, so did their ambition. In 1946, they decided to purchase land and build a more permanent structure to accommodate their ever-expanding customer base. Little did they know that this small hot dog stand would eventually become one of the world's most famous hot dog joints. In 1985, the second generation of the family, Richard and Beverly, along with Richard's wife, Gloria, took over the reins and continued the legacy of this iconic establishment.