Nathan's Famous, Inc. operates through three primary business segments: the Branded Product Program, Product Licensing, and Restaurant Operations. While the company is famous for its original 1916 hot dog stand and its franchised restaurant locations, the bulk of its revenue comes from selling branded products to foodservice operators and distributors. Its highly profitable product licensing segment generates royalties from the sale of Nathan's branded hot dogs, crinkle-cut french fries, and other consumer packaged goods in supermarkets and club stores. The company relies on manufacturing partners, such as Smithfield Foods, to produce and distribute its retail products. The company's geographic footprint is primarily in the United States, though it has franchised locations and distribution in several foreign countries.
