Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs was founded in1916 when Nathan Handwerker opened up a 5-cent hot dog stand on Coney Island. Handwerker and his wife used their life savings of $300 to open the stand. The hot dog recipe, which is still used today, came from his wife’s grandmother. The original hot dog stand is still in operation.
The company operates a chain of restaurants whose main selling item are hot dogs. The company went public on the NASDAQ in 1968 and can be found under the ticker symbol: NATH. All locations were sold to a private investor in 1987. Franchising took on a greater role in the company after this acquisition.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs features a hot dog eating contest at the original site every summer. Joey Chestnut was the winner in 2016, consuming 59 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
In June 2021, the company announced that it would offer Arthur Treacher’s fish meals at all locations.
In April 2023, Nathan’s announced that hot dog lovers in New Jersey can now get Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs at all Burger Express locations.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs maintains a corporate office in Hericho, New York.
Nathan's Famous Hot DogsNathan’s Famous Hot Dogs was founded in1916 when Nathan Handwerker opened up a 5-cent hot dog stand on Coney Island. Handwerker and his wife used their life savings of $300 to open the stand. The hot dog recipe, which is still used today, came from his wife’s grandmother. The original hot dog stand is still in operation.
History
The company operates a chain of restaurants whose main selling item are hot dogs. The company went public on the NASDAQ in 1968 and can be found under the ticker symbol: NATH. All locations were sold to a private investor in 1987. Franchising took on a greater role in the company after this acquisition.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs features a hot dog eating contest at the original site every summer. Joey Chestnut was the winner in 2016, consuming 59 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
In June 2021, the company announced that it would offer Arthur Treacher’s fish meals at all locations.
In April 2023, Nathan’s announced that hot dog lovers in New Jersey can now get Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs at all Burger Express locations.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs maintains a corporate office in Hericho, New York.
Frank says
wife just purchased a package of them, I thought it was a joke the hot dog was 4 1/2 inches long what a joke. it was lost in a regular roll. There is no way this is a Nathans hot dog, every company is cutting corners at our expense. F–k Nathans they will not be in my home anymore.
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Duane Schneck says
I’m looking for some POS for a new location Can you tell me where I can order these items
Michael Goldstein says
Please Email where I could purchase Nathan’s famous corned beef for my
family gathering on St. Patrick’s day. We have purchased this delicious product
for the past 15 years.
Satisfied customer
Tristan Capps says
This is a message I have left with and emailed to corporate contacts over the last 48 hours with no Response
my name is Tristan Capps and I’ve been trying to contact someone all day about about a sexual harassment emergency if you could please give me a call back this is very urgent and extensive. I’m a Nathan’s employee currently and fear that employees could be in immediate danger. Call me at 502705XXXX
This my second time reaching out bc now our confidential rights we’re completely ignored bc the predator in our store is the owner Robert cruse and someone from corporate Nathan’s took it upon themselves to tell Robert I Tristan capps filed a sexual harassment complaint. Nobody has contacted me about the severity or nature of the initial issue and by releasing this information to the predator, woman are openly being target in our store. I would also like to follow up with how is it that someone has received are cry for help but not contacted us back we have yet to hear from anyone about this emergency. I expect to hear from someone asap. Someone at corporate did receive are email or voicemails and chose to put corporate interest above safety of the employees. I am available by email or phone (502)-7057-XXXX anytime 24/7
mary ellen lanigan says
ive called over 15 times, left voicemail with Susan McCann, I’m sorry but she is absolutely useless. How she has a job with such a delicious booming company is way beyond me. I’m trying to find out why you still have Revere, MA showcase cinemas listed as it has been bought out by Amazon. If find it scary that I know more than this brillant Susan McCann, I have been waiting for a phone call now about over a month! I have been trying to find a location in MA whether it be a movie theatre or food court and she has not had the respect to contact me back!!! I think they offer cooked items/restaurant (not interested in cooking myself) I need a restaurant/shack that I may buy cooked items. I think the movies in Dedham, MA provide your cooked items? Please let me know.
Tristan Capps says
Check out the comment above yours and contact me
lauren burns says
My son drove in from Colorado to spend time with me on Long Island. Last week we decided to go to Coney Island to let him experience the fun I have had there for years. Went to buy Hot dogs but the boardwalk location was closed until the weekend. So, we went to the Nathans a block away. We stood online for over half hour, then finally placed our order. The three hot dog we bought at $4.95 each were cold, the rolls were wet, almost mushy and the service was terrible. So disappointed. Yesterday I happened to be watching THE HISTORY channel and caught the original story of Nathans. The service was revolutionary when they had every worker performing one duy and they were about to sell Hot Dogs like an assembly line. The owner and CEO should know how terrrible that Iconic Location is, and how terrible our experience was.
Marjorie Felico-Pattison says
I. Currently at the Nathan’s location in Richmond Va. The sign is posted
Hotdogs 3.29
Reg combo 2.89
Restaurant tax in RVA is 7.5%
The woman at the register tells me $8.71
I assumed she thought I ordered a large combo or 2 hotdogs
So I said how can that be and I added it for her and she got confused. This other nasty piece of work comes over, tells me its correct and I either want it or not but that’s it. So I reasonably added it for him and he says ” oh the prices went up!” I took a breath and said, well dont you think you should put up a sign reflecting the price increases until you get new signage that’s a huge increase $2. He then tells me it’s not $2. And proceeds to get nasty with me and tells me he’s not going to discuss this back and forth. I felt bad for the woman and I really wanted to see the receipt at this point and told him to stop talking to me. Which his nasty self had a problem with.
On top of this, they had no pkges of mustard, nor brown mustard.
I got the receipt and everything was rung up individually not sure if this is how it’s done and the tax price was double at 15% which I’m not sure if this is an error or allowed during covid. If someone wishes to contact me I do have pictures of the sign and the receipt. If I dont hear from someone, I’ll file a complaint with the city for tax fraud
Joanne Gerosas says
Where can I purchase in stores you Nathans Original Casing hot dogs? Thank you.
Colleen Mastromano says
colleenmastromano@ icloud.com I went to Nathan’s in west field mall in Bayshore New York on Friday I order 2 large fries and onion ring
Debra Johnson says
Can you tell me what happened to the Nathan’s quarter pounder beef hotdogs. Cannot find them anywhere
Michelle iodice says
Went to Westbury location. Im a long time customer. Work right in the area. Had a very unpleasant experience today at 12:15pm on August 30 2018. Had a wiman with a very nasty attitude on a register with no nametag. She called herself a manager. I really cant believe that she is. She had no customer service skills at all. She had a terrible attitude. I felt rushed and will never return to that location. Cant believe Nathans hires people who are so unprofessional. Sorry to complain but im upset. Thank you.