[2] The majority of the chain's locations focused entirely on drive-thru service, featuring a small-footprint building with a tall, slanted roof style.

[8] Richard Loehr, an automobile dealership owner, purchased a franchise for Broward County, Florida, in January 1990.

Hot 'n Now would not buy his locations after initially showing interest and blocked any sale to other parties.

The company started an El Toro-branded Mexican menu to be co-located with Hot 'n Now; two such locations opened in January 2002.

Proquest was soon renamed to Hot Brands, Inc. At the time of acquisition, the chain had 44 locations (23 corporate and 21 franchisee owned), in three states: Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

[10] In 2004, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was then sold to STEN Corporation, which also owns the Burger Time chain.

Through a partnership known as HNN Holdings, Konczak announced plans to open new Hot 'n Now locations in Alpena and Grand Rapids in 2025.