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Iconic Coney Island hot dog hawker Nathan's Famous is sold for $450 million

Nathan’s Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in an all-cash $450 million deal, the companies announced Wednesday.

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The mystery of Yakima’s famous Coney Island hot dog, and an opportunity to try it yourself

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Nathan’s Famous, home of the hot dog eating contest, sells for $450M

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Nathan’s Famous Sold to Smithfield Foods in $450 Million Deal

Nathan’s Famous, which opened as a five-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island, New York, more than a century ago has a new owner: Smithfield Foods.

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Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Chain Bought by Chinese Pork Producer Smithfield Foods

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Iconic Coney Island hot dog maker sold for $450 million

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Smithfield Foods to buy Nathan’s Famous for $450M

Shane Smith, Smithfield’s CEO, said the purchase will allow the meat giant to “unlock new growth opportunities” for its packaged meats business, the Virginia-based company’s largest segment.

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Nathan’s Famous stock soars on Smithfield Foods’ $102 per share buyout offer

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Yahoo

Detroit Coney dog controversies: 4 battles over the iconic dog you may not know

The humble Coney Island hot dog is much like a figure in Greek mythology: the hot dog that launched a thousand ships and could make you immortal with one bite. Well, sort of. It's at the very least the hot dog that has been the subject of much debate ...

South Florida Reporter

Nathan’s Famous Swallowed by Smithfield Foods in $450 Million Deal

Smithfield Foods acquires the iconic Coney Island hot dog brand, ensuring the survival of a century-old American culinary institution.