Nathan’s Famous Inc is a quick-service restaurant company known for its signature all-beef hot dogs and classic American fast-food offerings. The company operates and franchises a network of dining outlets under the Nathan’s Famous brand, serving items such as hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, french fries and specialty sides. In addition to its restaurant business, Nathan’s Famous markets frozen and refrigerated products to retail and foodservice customers across North America.
The company traces its origins to 1916, when founder Nathan Handwerker opened a modest walk-up stand on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. Over the ensuing decades, Nathan’s Famous built its reputation on high-quality ingredients, secret spice blends and an emphasis on consistency, turning its Coney Island stand into an iconic American food institution. The brand gained further recognition through its annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, which has become a widely publicized promotional event.
Today, Nathan’s Famous operates company-owned restaurants and franchises in more than 15 U.S. states, as well as in international markets including Canada, Mexico and parts of the Caribbean and Asia. The company supports its franchisees with site selection, restaurant design, training programs and marketing initiatives. In parallel, Nathan’s continues to grow its retail footprint by supplying supermarkets, stadiums and convenience stores with branded frozen foods and snack items.
Headquartered in Jericho, New York, Nathan’s Famous is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol NATH. The company’s management team focuses on strategic expansion through franchising, supply-chain optimization and brand partnerships, aiming to leverage its century-old heritage while adapting to evolving consumer tastes in fast-casual dining.
