"When it comes to hot dog brands, most people would agree that there's no more iconic or recognizable than Nathan's Famous. The beloved Coney Island staple, first introduced to the world by Nathan Handwerker in 1916, has garnered quite the fan base for its incredibly flavorful dogs known for their signature juicy snap. It's an enduring symbol of Americana that conjures nostalgic memories of barbecues, hot-dog-eating contests, and Ferris wheel rides as the sun sets on the best day you've ever had."
"But despite its wholly American roots, Nathan's has ballooned from a humble hot dog shack into a global powerhouse, with those iconic franks appearing in a whopping 16 countries outside the United States, including Canada, Brazil, Indonesia and Malaysia. To keep up with demand, the company has brought in outside investors over the years, with the original owners selling the business in 1987."
Nathan's Famous began in 1916 as a Coney Island hot dog stand and became an iconic American brand known for its juicy snap and association with barbecues and eating contests. The brand expanded internationally to 16 countries and attracted outside investors after the original owners sold in 1987. In 2014 Smithfield Foods secured an exclusive licensing deal to produce and distribute Nathan's hot dogs in the U.S., Canada and Sam's Clubs in Mexico. Smithfield completed an all-cash purchase for $450 million, gaining perpetual control of the brand. Shoppers expressed concerns about quality and contest continuity, and Smithfield confirmed the July 4th contest will continue.
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