LA Reigns Supreme as No. 1 Hot Dog and Sausage Consuming City

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Wednesday, February 08, 2023

Raleigh, NC steps over Buffalo for most hot dogs consumed per capita

WASHINGTON, DC – In 2022, Americans spent more than $8.3 Billion on hot dogs and sausages in U.S. Supermarkets, a 2.5 percent increase from last year. And now, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) announced the American cities that contributed most to those hot dog and sausage consumption stats, referencing Nielsen data for total sales and per capita sales from that year.…


Hot Dog Council, National Mustard Museum Team Up for ‘Sausage + Mustard Pairing Guide’ In Time for National Hot Dog Month

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Name a better duo … we’ll wait.

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) and the National Mustard Museum joined forces this summer to create the ultimate "Sausage and Mustard Pairing Guide," just in time for July's National Hot Dog Month and Independence Day. July 4th is the single biggest hot dog consumption day of the year as Americans enjoy an estimated 150 million hot dogs, part of a summer where people consume an estimated seven billion hot dogs.

"Mustard and sausages…


Major League Baseball Fans Will Enjoy More Than 19 Million Hot Dogs and Nearly Five Million Sausages at Ballparks in 2022

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Thursday, April 07, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Hot dogs and sausages are consistently among the most ordered food items at Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums. And in 2022, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) estimates MLB fans will consume 19.1 million hot dogs and nearly five million sausages at games this season.

“Baseball is back and fans are once again excited to enjoy sunny games in a stadium with juicy ballpark frank in their hands,” said NHDSC President Eric Mittenthal. “We can all be thankful this MLB season is kicking off today and that we have a full season to enjoy delicious…

National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Reveals Most Popular Hot Dog and Sausage Cities in the US

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Monday, March 07, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – In 2021, Americans spent more than $7.5 Billion on hot dogs and sausages in U.S. Supermarkets. And thankfully, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) just announced the American cities that contributed most to those numbers, referencing Nielsen data for total sales and per capita sales from that year.

Los Angeles isn’t just the newest Super Bowl champion, but the city also retained its title as the top dog of total hot dog sales…


Americans Resolve Fiercest Hot Dog Debates

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Wiener Warriors Work Out Differences in Time for National Hot Dog Day

Washington, DC, July 20, 2021— On this eve of 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. These critical disputes were resolved by National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) and the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff,…


Americans Rank Their Favorite Regional Hot Dog Styles

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Thursday, July 01, 2021

NHDSC Celebrates National Hot Dog Month by Seeking New Hot Dog Ambassadors

Washington, DC, June 30, 2021— 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…