New Owners Expand
Junkyard Dogs’ Menu


Greg York and Jon Bray first formed their partnerhip in the real estate business, but there was always a tug at York’s heart to return to the restaurant business. At one point, York and Bray purchased a concession wagon but decided instead to take a leap of faith and buy a restaurant. “We have yet to use the trailer,” York said.
As of December 7, Junkyard Dogs restaurant changed hands. York said the former owners Brian and Sharon Kinnck loved the store and did not want to see Junkyard Dogs go away. The Kinncks interviewed all of the potential buyers to make sure of their dedication to keep the business alive.
“I cannot say enough good things about the Kinncks. They made the transition so easy to assume ownership,” York said.
Some of the employees have remained during the transition. Josh McCracken started Dec 11, 2005 and enjoys working at this establishment because of his affinity for the town and its residents. “I am a Speedway hometown resident. Yea! Old Speedway,” he said.
York said he promoted Elaine Staton to manager. She designed and decorated the store with her floral arrangements.
Staton explained her managerial style is teamwork to make sure that each customer receives the best service. Staton’s floral arrangements served as a gesture of her dedication that she wants York and Bray to succeed.
York and Bray are also planning to remodel the store and expand the kitchen in order to cook items on the growing menu. York said remodeling was part of his vision, but he also received customer feed back that the store lacked warmth. Therefore, he is going to replace the grey ceiling tile by having St. Christopher students decorate the ceiling with their artistic abilities.
Junkyard Dogs will change slightly because everyone has a different vision of how they want to operate their own business. Because of York’s love for cooking, they decided to expand the menu to offer people more choices. “We still want to capitalize on the hotdog,” York said. By 10:30 a.m., customers were starting to walk in the door for a hotdog.
Scott and Becky Gorrell patronize the business at least every other week or once week. “I don’t like hot dogs, but I love these,” she said.
The Chicago style hotdog has gained momentum and popularity since they started catering. The two have been able to serve hundreds of hotdogs in one setting in their catering service.
York shared one catering experience that is giving the Junkyard Dog a craving status. Lynhurst Health Care decided to hold a surprise party for the activity director. “The activity director did not know we were there setting up the meal when she decided to call Junkyard Dogs for a carry out,” he said.
James Hill, Lynhurst Health Care owner and administrator, gave high remarks about Junkyard Dogs. Hill’s only regret was that his stomach was not bigger so he could have eaten more food. “If my belly would have been twice as big, I could have eaten twice as much. The food is great. The people are great,” he said.
They also offer free delivery carry out. He said car dealers have been one of their bigger customers for carry out delivery service.
York hopes more people can taste the Chicago style hotdog. There is no better place to reach consumers with a taste of the Chicago dog than at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This means York and Bray will finally be dusting off the concession’s trailer hitch for the month of May and place it into service. He plans to partner with Merritt’s Pizza next door to sell hotdogs and pizza. The trailer will be parked at Merritt’s property at 16 Street and Georgetown Road.
Junkyard Dogs is a community caring business. York is the type of person to help others. When most businesses are closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, Junkyard Dogs will be opened to serve the homeless and lonely.
He said customers stopped by to give donations and to visit with the homeless or less fortunate this Christmas. Some of the people’s hardships are still etched in his mind.
He recalled a mother and two children stopped by. Although she said she lived in a motel, her story was not always congruent with the truth. York’s gut feeling was the family was living out of her van.
He said the children were starved as he watched them gobble their food. He was so moved by their plight that he gave them additional food, the donated dollars, and a case of soda pop. He wishes he knew of their location now to see if they need additional help.

Junkyard Dogs is under new ownership. Come by to say hi to new owners Jon Bray and Greg York. The menu is expanding as Greg is busy preparing the family recipes of homemade spaghetti
sauce, meatloaf and noodles. All you can eat Spaghetti is every
Wednesday and includes a salad bar and drink for $6.95.
“I love to cook,” Greg said. Customers can expect to see his other speciality items of beef manhattan, meatloaf, taco salad, fish and chips, and shrimp.However, don’t forget to try the Junkyard Chicago Style Hotdog loaded with all of the toppings.