Coney chain from Mich. opening Chicago franchise

DETROIT -- A Coney Island restaurant chain from Michigan is bringing its Detroit-style hot dogs to Chicago.

The Chicago Leo's Coney Island franchise is scheduled to open Monday. Co-owner Lou Goldhaber tells The Detroit News he expects to have a "total built-in customer base" with people from the Detroit area who now live in Chicago.

Detroit-style Coney Island hot dogs are know for being slathered in wet chili. A Chicago-style hot dog is pure beef on a poppyseed bun with tomatoes, relish, pickle spear, onions and celery salt.

Leo's Coney Island started in Southfield in 1972.