Joey Chestnut will be eating hot dogs at Fort Bliss, Texas on the Fourth of July instead of Coney Island due to a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods. He hopes to return to the Nathan's Famous contest next year. Chestnut broke his long-standing partnership with Nathan's Famous and expressed feeling bullied.
Key Points
Joey Chestnut broke with Nathan's Famous and signed a sponsorship deal with Impossible Foods.
Event on Fourth of July at Fort Bliss, Texas instead of Coney Island.
Chestnut hopes to return to Nathan's Famous contest next year.
Pros
Joey Chestnut continues his hot dog eating tradition on the Fourth of July.
Event at Fort Bliss, Texas is seen as a tribute to the armed forces.
Cons
Joey Chestnut expresses feeling bullied by Nathan's Famous.
No resolution reached regarding sponsorship deal with Major League Eating.