Then again, while there are long-term strategic benefits for Smithfield to buy Nathan's Famous, it's not as if the expiration of the company's licensing deal is just around the corner. The current ...

If you can't fire up the grill, Nathan's Famous believes the next best option is to boil your hot dog," Annabelle Gladfelter, brand manager for Smithfield Foods — the sole licensee of Nathan's ...

In an interview with Food & Wine, Annabelle Gladfelter, brand manager for Smithfield Foods -- the sole licensee of Nathan's Famous -- explained the thinking behind the special promotion.

Nathan’s Famous benefits from a high-margin licensing business, primarily through its agreement with Smithfield Foods, Inc. The company earns stable royalties from retail sales of its branded ...

The Smithfield, Virginia-based company operates both ... and hot dogs under brands such as Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous, while its Fresh Pork segment processes live hogs into various ...

The Smithfield, Virginia-based company operates both ... and hot dogs under brands such as Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous, while its Fresh Pork segment processes live hogs into various ...