[WATCH] Here's How Nathan's Makes The Most Legendary Hot Dogs In New York City

Nathan's Famous started as a nickel hot-dog stand on Coney Island, New York, in 1916. Today, the restaurant has grown into an iconic global brand with its internationally recognized annual hot-dog-eating contest. Insider’s Jake Gabbard visited the Coney Island location to learn how the first-ever hot-dog-eating contest lured crowds to Nathan’s.

Check out Nathan's Famous to learn more about New York City's most legendary hot dog.

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