After partnering with Impossible Foods, a rival brand to Nathan's, Chestnut cannot compete this year in the Fourth of July hot dog eating competition. | © Sam Greene via Imagn Content Services, LLC
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will not be competing in the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating competition. The move follows news that Chestnut partnered with a plant-based rival brand which violates long-standing rules Nathan’s has in place regarding brand exclusivity. 77WABC spoke with Richard Shea, the President of Major League Eating, the group in charge of the holiday competition.
77WABC’s Liz Rattoballi talks with Major League Eating President Richard Shea About Joey Chestnut
