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YouTube boxing sensation Jake Paul to open new Dog Haus in San Antonio

Jake Paul at the Arlington Dog Haus.

Photo courtesy of Dog Haus.

YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul has leveraged his social media infamy into viable businesses, and now he's heading into the food industry.

On October 17, Paul announced that he had partnered with Pasadena-based chain Dog Haus as a board member, franchise owner, and advisor. As part of the deal, he will open 25 locations in the United States, including four in Texas. One will be in in San Antonio.

The brand is familiar to Alamo City. The company operates one location at 20907 Stone Oak Pkwy. and another at 11710 Quincy Lee Dr., which is temporarily closed. It is still being determined whether the Paul franchise will be in a new building or if he is taking over ownership of an existing storefront.

Dog Haus is a sports bar concept that primarily serves a menu of hot dogs and beer, plus other pub grub (including plant-based offerings) and a full cocktail menu.

As part of the hoopla surrounding Paul's investment in Dog Haus, the new locations will aim to open by November 15, the date of Paul's "Fight of the Century" against Mike Tyson, taking place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. All locations will be airing the fight (which will stream on Netflix) in honor of the partnership.

"I'm all in," said Paul via a release. "I've been a fan of Dog Haus for years and I'm fired up to push the limits and help take this amazing brand to a whole new level. I'm jumping in their corner and excited to introduce their food and experience to everyone across the country!"

Paul, 27, built a significant fan following as a YouTube influencer and turned professional in boxing four years ago. He has won nine of 10 fights with six knockouts against mostly undistinguished opponents. His only loss came last year to Tommy Fury, half brother of WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Guayabera Days

San Antonians break out the short sleeves for Guayabera Fest

Guayabera with pin-up portraits on pockets by Divide and Conquer Denim & Leather

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Guayabera Fest celebrates these iconic summer shirts.

A free Fiesta pre-party this April gives San Antonians a chance to add some flavor to their festival outfits. Guayabera Fest promises its "biggest event" in its five-year history on April 19 at Travis Park.

Guayabera shirts, characterized by their vertical panels, have a contested origin — either Mexico or Cuba — but they're definitely a staple in Latin American countries. In this case, the origin is easy: local shop Divide and Conquer Denim & Leather, which specializes in guayaberas and leather jackets.

Divide and Conquer is teaming up with Centro San Antonio and inviting select vendors and partners to join the festivities. The search is active as of March 31, and the festival aims to offer more than 40 vendors overall in a new portion of the festival curated by SA Local Market.

A press release shares that Guayabera Fest was created to "honor the rich history and cultural significance of the iconic guayabera shirt." Of course, attendees are encouraged to wear their own, but they can also buy some at the festival.

“Guayabera Fest is a true reflection of my passion for celebrating and uniting the community,” said founder and CEO of Divide and Conquer Javier Treviño in the release. “It brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate something that is more than just fashion—it’s a symbol of heritage, identity, and storytelling, passed down through generations, uniting our cultures in a shared tradition.”

The festival is also partnering with Univision radio stations VIBE 107.5 and 98.5 The Beat for a live music lineup including emcee and musical curator DJ Tone, modern cumbia group Movimiento Cumbia, Tejano singer Isabel Marie Sanchez (with some Selena tributes along with original music), and legendary Miami DJ Laz.

“Guayabera Fest is rapidly establishing itself as a signature event in Downtown San Antonio,” said president and CEO of Centro San Antonio Trish DeBerry. “We’ve long envisioned an event of this caliber bringing energy back to Travis Park. This collaboration with Divide and Conquer not only enhances the festival experience but also furthers Centro’s mission of supporting and elevating local businesses and spaces in downtown San Antonio.”

The free festival runs from 1-8 pm at Travis Park (301 E Travis St.). The park is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible public and private parking. An interactive parking map can be found here, but attendees are encouraged to walk, use VIA Metropolitan Transit, or use ride-share services.

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