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Business Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Nathan's Famous Offers 5 Cent Hot Dogs on July 16 th In Honor of National Hot Dog Day
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nathan's Famous: WHO: Nathan's Famous Restaurants WHAT: Nathan's Famous, the American tradition serving New York favorites for over 100 years, celebrates National Hot Dog Day on July 16 at participating restaurants. On July 16, Nathan's Famous is offering hot dogs for 5 cents, the original price of the hot dog when the first restaurant opened in 1916. The discount is available at participating locations across the country, and there is a limit of two hot dogs per order. Please call your local store for participation details. DATE: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Participating Nathan's Famous Restaurants Locations Expand About Nathan's Famous Nathan's is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and 20 foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs, product licensing activities, and manufacturing. For additional information about Nathan's, please visit our website at
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nathan's Famous® Launches Campaign in the New York City Subway System Celebrating National Hot Dog Day
Brand Turns the New York Subway Map into a Clever Tribute to the Birthplace of the Iconic Hot Dog Nathan's MTA 1 Nathan's MTA 2 Nathan's MTA 3 SMITHFIELD, Va., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just in time for National Hot Dog Day on July 16, Nathan's Famous® has teamed up with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to unveil a playful new campaign inspired by an unexpected design quirk in the city's newly updated subway map, where fans can follow the frank to Coney Island. Earlier this year, the MTA unveiled its first fully revamped subway map in nearly 50 years. To the delight of Nathan's lovers everywhere, a curious twist emerged: the N, F and Q subway lines lead directly to Coney Island. It's as if the subway system itself is pointing right to the birthplace of Nathan's Famous. Smithfield Foods has a license agreement with Nathan's Famous for the exclusive right to manufacture, distribute, market and sell 'Nathan's Famous' branded hot dogs and sausages in refrigerated consumer packages to be resold through retail channels within the U.S. 'It felt like the MTA gave us a nod – in the shape of a hot dog,' said Brittany Oliver, marketing manager for Nathan's Famous at Smithfield Foods. 'Coney Island is where it all started for us over a century ago, and seeing the N, F and Q lines come together there? That's classic New York – and classic Nathan's.' To mark the occasion, the brand has launched a citywide out-of-home and digital out-of-home campaign encouraging New Yorkers to 'Follow the (F)rank Line' all the way to Coney Island. The activation includes subway takeovers, digital signage and social media content designed to drive physical and digital traffic to Nathan's historic flagship location. Running July 14 through Aug. 10, this campaign builds on the brand's '100% Beef, 100% New York' brand platform, which launched in 2024. For more information, visit or follow @originalnathansfranks on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. About Smithfield FoodsSmithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. About Nathan's Famous Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATH) is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and 20 foreign countries through its product licensing activities, foodservice sales programs, and restaurant system. For additional information about Nathan's, please visit our website at Contact:Tracey Schneider(513) 218-0524tschneider@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How many hot dogs did Joey Chestnut eat? Year-by-year results for 'Jaws'
Joey Chestnut made his triumphant return to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025 after a contract dispute kept him out of the 2024 edition of the event. Chestnut is the most prolific eater in Hot Dog Eating Contest history. He has downed well over 1,000 hot dogs during his career and has crossed the 70-dog plateau a whopping seven times in his 20 appearances at the contest. Advertisement Chestnut wasn't quite able to break his record of 76 hot dogs at the 2025 event, but he was able to easily capture his 17th Mustard Belt. Here's a look at Chestnut's year-by-year results at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, along with his total hot dogs consumed after his 2025. How many hot dogs did Joey Chestnut eat in 2025? Chestnut ate 70.5 hot dogs at the Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025. The total was enough for him to win his 17th Mustard Belt, as he beat second-place finisher Patrick Bertoletti, who finished with 46.5 hot dogs eaten. How many hot dogs did Joey Chestnut eat in 2024? Chestnut did not participate in the Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2024. He was embroiled in a contractual dispute with Major League Eating stemming from his sponsorship with Impossible Foods, a company that develops plant-based alternatives to various meats. Advertisement Major League Eating doesn't allow competitors to endorse rival brands, resulting in Chestnut being banned from the 2024 iteration of the event. He is returning in 2025 after reaching an agreement with Nathan's Famous, the long-time sponsor of the Hot Dog Eating Contest. How many hot dogs did Joey Chestnut eat in 2023? Chestnut ate 62 hot dogs in 2023, his most recent appearance at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. He beat second-place finisher Geoffrey Esper by 13 dogs and buns after Esper finished the contest with 49 total hot dogs eaten. The victory gave Chestnut his 16th overall Mustard Belt. Advertisement Joey Chestnut hot dog eating contest results by year Chestnut has eaten at least 60 hot dogs at each contest dating back to 2011. That included a record 76 hot dogs eaten during the 2021 edition of the event. Chestnut has won each of the contests in which he has participated since 2007, save for one. That came when Matt Stonie earned an upset win over him at the 2015 contest. Below is a look at Chestnut's results at the event since his debut in 2005, a third-place finish behind Takeru Kobayashi and Sonia Thomas. 2025: 70.5 – First place 2024: Did not participate (contract dispute) 2023 : 62 – First place 2022 : 63 – First place 2021 : 76 – First place, world record 2020 : 75 – First place 2019 : 71 – First place 2018 : 74 – First place 2017 : 72 – First place 2016 : 70 – First place 2015 : 60 – Second place 2014 : 61 – First place 2013 : 69 – First place 2012 : 68 – First place 2011 : 62 – First place 2010 : 54 – First place 2009 : 68 – First place 2008 : 59 – First place 2007 : 66 – First place 2006 : 52 – Second place 2005: 32 – Third place Joey Chestnut career eatings Chestnut has eaten a total of 1,284.5 hot dogs in 20 career appearances at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. That's good for an average of 64.225 hot dogs per appearance. Advertisement This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Joey Chestnut hot dog record: Year-by-year results at contest
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Chinese Company Actually Owns This Staple American Hot Dog Brand
To Americans, there might not be anything more emblematic of summertime than the humble hot dog. In fact, Americans eat a staggering number of hot dogs on the Fourth of July alone. One of the most recognizable brands for Independence Day and hot dog-worthy occasions throughout the year is Nathan's Famous. In a blind taste test to determine the best hot dogs, the brand scored second. If you've spent any time on the boardwalk in Coney Island, you've probably eaten a dog or two from Nathan's and maybe even seen the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. So it may come as a surprise that this brand with a very American vibe is controlled by a Chinese company. Nathan's is owned by Smithfield, which itself is actually owned by Chinese conglomerate WH Group Limited. Yep, America's most iconic all-beef hot dog is owned by a Chinese corporation that also happens to be the largest pork processing company in the world. In 2013, it acquired Smithfield for $4.7 billion, and the company overall had nearly $26 billion in sales in 2024. That's a whole lot of sausage. Read more: The Highest And Lowest Quality Hot Dogs You'll Find At The Grocery Store Opinions about China in the U.S. can lean negative, so it makes sense that some United States officials are worried about Chinese investments in American agriculture, including pork production. However, the investment of Chinese companies overall is relatively small. According to USDA estimates from 2021, Chinese-owned companies held about 384,000 acres of American soil. Smithfield properties accounted for around 100,000 acres of that. To put it all in perspective, Canadian companies owned more than 12 million acres, and companies owned by the Netherlands held close to 5 million acres. That figure even appears to have decreased, as 2023 USDA estimates clocked Chinese company acreage at around 277,000 -- this is less than 1% of all land owned by foreign companies in the U.S. Holdings from Canadian companies, on the other hand, increased by more than 3 million, which amounts to 33%. China's economy, depending on how you slice it, is about the same size as the United States'. Most Chinese agricultural investments are actually in Russia and around Asia. It's hard to make the case that Chinese farm and agricultural investments are taking over the U.S. when they don't even compare to Canadian-held land. But whether or not you're afraid of Chinese-owned companies that make hot dogs, slapping some Nathan's Famous franks on the grill won't do you any harm. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
Malay Mail
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Ravenous return: Fast-chewing Chestnut wins July 4th hot dog contest
NEW YORK, July 5 — Competitive eater Joey Chestnut recaptured his title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest yesterday in Brooklyn, downing 70.5 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes in the July 4th holiday classic. The 41-year-old American missed last year's event after signing a deal with Impossible Foods, whose plant-based products include hot dogs, but he was allowed to enter this year and made his Coney Island comeback a triumphant one. Chestnut won by 24 hot dogs over last year's winner, Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago, but the maestro of mastication could not break his own record of 76 hot dogs that he consumed in 2021. It marked the 17th time Chestnut claimed the 'Mustard Belt' symbolic of supremacy in the gastronomic showdown and his ninth triumph in 10 years. 'Oh my gosh, I was nervous,' Chestnut told event telecaster ESPN after his victory. 'First couple of hot dogs, I was fumbling a little bit, but I found a pretty good rhythm.' Chestnut said that despite his blowout triumph, he was hoping to make a better show of challenging his record consumption total. 'My goal was 70 to 77,' he said. 'I really wanted a little bit more. There's next year and I'm just happy I'm here.' On the women's side, American Miki Sudo won by eating 33 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, her 11th victory in the past 12 years, with American Michelle Lesco second on 22.75 dogs and buns. Sudo, who set the women's record of 51 last year, did not compete in 2021 while pregnant, with Lesco winning that year. — AFP
