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Nathan’s Famous rolls out Angus Beef Franks

May 31, 2011

Nathan's Famous Angus Beef Franks have arrived just in time for grilling season and are available at various retail outlets throughout the country.

The new franks come in a 14-ounce, seven link package with a black label to signify black Angus beef. The suggested retail price is $5.99.

"Consumers love Angus beef, and now they can choose Nathan's Famous hot dogs made from all Angus beef, too," says Janet Sweeney, marketing director for Specialty Foods Group, which handles retail sales for Nathan's Famous hot dogs. "It's all about giving consumers the choices they want as we kick off the grilling season."

Nathan's Famous has also launched the Hot Dog Sweepstakes on Facebook, which gives consumers a chance to win a trip for four to the 2012 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest held each year in Coney Island, N.Y.

Additional prizes include hundreds of coupons for free packages of Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs. The sweepstakes runs through July 15.