Pork processor Smithfield Foods has agreed to acquire Nathan’s Famous for $102 per outstanding share in cash, representing ...

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 ...

The move gives Smithfield total control the Nathan's brand and marks the culmination of a years long partnership.

The Chinese pork producer will be buying the hot dog maker and owner of the Nathan’s Famous chain for $102 per share.

Smithfield Foods Inc. will acquire hot-dog brand Nathan's Famous in a $450 million deal, according to a press release.

When you picture the 4th of July, most people think of fireworks. That's "the big show," right? For some, sure. But for others, it's all about Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, held every year ...