Great Wolf Lodge Partners with Nathan's Famous for Limited-Time Menu Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

CHICAGO, May 12, 2026 - America's favorite summer food is getting a coast-to-coast makeover as Great Wolf Lodge debuts a bold new regional take on the classic hot dog. Just in time for America's 250^th birthday, the beloved indoor water park resort is teaming up with Nathan's Famous for a patriotic summer menu that celebrates the culinary diversity found from sea to shining sea.

The limited-time Hot Dog Days of Summer menu features five specialty hot dogs, with each dog featuring Nathan's Famous premium, 100% all-beef franks topped with signature regional culinary delights. The Hot Dog Days of Summer menu debuts Memorial Day weekend at select Great Wolf Lodge locations including Anaheim, California; Grapevine, Texas; Gurnee, Illinois; Manteca, California; Mason, Ohio; Perryville, Maryland; Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania; Scottsdale, Arizona; Webster, Texas; and Williamsburg, Virginia.

"At Great Wolf Lodge, we know summer is all about creating unforgettable family memories, and this year we wanted to introduce something on the culinary side that is fun and unexpected, using the most iconic of summer food items - the hot dog," said Jon Eyer, vice president of culinary operations for Great Wolf Lodge. "We're taking families on an American culinary road-trip, without ever leaving the resort, and we couldn't have a more fitting partner than Nathan's Famous to help bring this concept to life."

"Our culinary team worked hand in hand with Great Wolf Lodge and had a lot of fun developing these recipes," said Marianne Radley, managing director of marketing for Smithfield Foods. "By pairing Nathan's Famous' premium quality franks and flavor with Great Wolf Lodge's creative regional inspiration, we're delivering a menu that celebrates our shared heritage in a nostalgic and exciting way, just in time for summer and grilling season."

The Hot Dog Days of Summer menu includes:

• New England Lobster Dog: A coastal-inspired twist on the classic hot dog, this all-beef dog is nestled in a buttery split-top potato roll and topped with a decadent lobster knuckle and claw meat salad featuring diced celery, mayonnaise, fresh chives and tarragon, finished with a touch of salt and pepper.
• Carolina Dog: Inspired by Carolina barbecue traditions, this all-beef Nathan's Famous hot dog is stacked with slow-smoked pulled pork, creamy coleslaw, chopped white onion and a crisp pickle spear, then finished with a drizzle of tangy Carolina Gold BBQ sauce.
• Southwest Dog: A bold Southwestern spin on the summer classic, this all-beef dog is piled high with fresh pico de gallo, grilled chopped jalapeños, creamy sliced avocado, Mexican crema and crunchy crushed corn chips, topped with a fresh lime wedge.
• Big Texas Dog: Everything's bigger in Texas, including this all-beef hot dog smothered in rich beef brisket chili, topped with grated cheddar cheese and finished with optional diced white onion.
• Chicago Dog: A true Windy City favorite, this all-beef dog comes loaded with neon green relish, pickled sport peppers, chopped white onions, fresh tomato slices and yellow mustard (never ketchup!) all nestled in a classic Chicago-style poppy seed bun.

The Hot Dog Days of Summer menu will be available for purchase at a brand-new Nathan's Famous Hot Dog pop-up location at participating Great Wolf Lodge resorts. The hot dogs are available for $16.99 and served with a bag of chips and a fountain drink.

The New England Lobster Dog will be served exclusively in the full-service restaurants at all lodge locations nationwide, as a featured item on the brand's limited-time Summer Camp-In menu. The New England Lobster Dog is priced at $25.99 and served with french fries.

About Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. owns and operates North America's largest family of indoor water park resorts. Great Wolf Lodge offers a fully integrated resort experience designed specifically for families, with an expansive indoor water park, family-friendly attractions, fun-filled entertainment, delectable eateries and more, all under one roof. The company has locations in: Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Sandusky, Ohio; Traverse City, Mich.; Kansas City, Kan.; Williamsburg, Va.; Pocono Mountains, Pa.; Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; Mason, Ohio; Grapevine, Texas; Grand Mound, Wash., Fitchburg, Mass., Charlotte, N.C.; Garden Grove, Calif., Colorado Springs, Colo., Bloomington, Minn., LaGrange, Ga., Gurnee, Ill.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Manteca, Calif. and Perryville, Md. The company celebrated the grand opening of new resorts in Webster, Texas in August 2024, Naples, Fla. in Sept. 2024, and Mashantucket, Conn. in May 2025.

About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD) is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.

About Nathan's Famous
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (Nasdaq: NATH) is a Russell 2000 company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and 21 foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. For additional information about Nathan's Famous please visit its website at www.nathansfamous.com.