Americans Resolve Fiercest Hot Dog Debates

On National Hot Dog Day, Americans have weighed in to settle some of the biggest debates among the fans of our favorite franks. In short, hot dogs are NOT a sandwich; taste best outside of the home; must be eaten by hand and off paper plates; and New York style are the best.

Americans Rank Their Favorite Regional Hot Dog Styles

As Americans celebrate with fireworks, parades, stars and stripes this weekend, there’s a very good chance they also will be celebrating with hot dogs. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC), recently showcased on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, estimates Americans will eat 150 million hot dogs on July 4th alone, the single biggest hot dog consumption day of the year.

New Survey Confirms that Hot Dogs are Essential for Summer Cookouts

A new survey commissioned by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) and The North American Meat Institute, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, showed that 73 percent of Americans believe that a cookout is not complete without hot dogs. After all, hot dogs are an important part of American culture, summer celebrations, travel and grilling traditions.

Hot Dog! Data Shows MLB Teams that Sell the Most Hot Dogs Win the Most Games

Historic sales data gathered by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) shows that there is a strong link between the number of hot dogs and sausages sold at Major League Baseball stadiums and their team’s ability to win games.

New Data Showcases Most Popular Hot Dog and Sausage Cities in the US

Hot dogs and sausages are all-American favorites, but new 2020 retail sales data from Nielsen analyzed by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) highlights what cities relish them the most.