Nathan's hot dog contest parts ways with champion Joey Chestnut over plant-based frank partnership
Publishing timestamp: 2024-06-11 20:48:49
Summary
Major League Eating will part ways with 16-time champion Joey Chestnut ahead of the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, as he chose to represent a rival brand that sells plant-based hot dogs. The decision comes as hot dog sales decline due to health-conscious eating trends. Chestnut was offered a $1.2 million contract to participate in the competition, but will not be competing this year.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/11/joey-chestnut-out-of-nathans-hot-dog-contest.html