Chili Dog Bacon Cheeseburgers and Fiery Fries

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8 slices center cut or other lean, thick-cut, smoky bacon

1 pound ground lean beef

2 hot dogs, beef or pork, diced

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick)

2 teaspoons Worcestershire, eyeball it

1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon hot sauce, eyeball it, divided

2 tablespoons ketchup

Vegetable oil, for drizzling

4 slices deli sliced Cheddar

1 sack (16 to18 ounces) crispy style frozen potato fries

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

3 tablespoons chives, a handful

Salt

1/2 cup chili sauce

4 kaiser rolls, split

1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

1/2 lime, juiced