Nathan's Famous Branded Menu
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Own a Nathan's Famous Franchise
Join a century-old cultural icon and bring our legendary hot dogs to your community.
Brand overview
Nathan's Famous has grown from a single Coney Island stand into a renowned cultural icon. Known worldwide for its signature hot dogs and the annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, the brand operates across restaurants, retail, and food service. Franchise owners tap into a legacy of quality and a brand name that needs no introduction.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose Nathan's Famous Branded Menu
Partnering with Nathan's Famous means leveraging over a century of unmatched brand recognition. The annual Hot Dog Eating Contest has transformed the brand into a cultural phenomenon, providing built-in marketing and instant customer trust that few food franchises can match.
Investment Requirements
Total investment
$277,000–$660,000
Cash Required
$500,000
Net worth
$1,000,000
Franchise fee
$30,000
Royalty fee
5.5% of Annual Gross Sales
Ad fund %
2%
Total units
75
Financing available
Nathan's does not provide financing directly but can provide a list of lending institutions for franchise opportunities.
Real estate required
Yes
Growth Trends
Training & support
New owners complete an 11-day training program to learn operations from the ground up. The franchisor guides you through a structured onboarding process, starting with an introductory call and FDD review, followed by due diligence and a Discovery Day with the executive team. Support continues through preliminary and final site selection approvals to ensure your location is set up for success.
Ideal candidate
Nathan's Famous seeks entrepreneurs who want to partner with a legendary, high-profile food brand. Ideal candidates possess the financial qualifications to develop a prime real estate location and the passion to uphold the standards of a century-old culinary institution.
Take the first step toward owning a piece of hot dog history. Submit your information today to receive the Nathan's Famous franchise prospectus and start your journey.