Yep, another idiotic meltdown, even dumber because as commenters point out, Smithfield has controlled the Nathans brand for over a decade, they're simply shifting from licensing to owning.

thedailybeast.com/hot-dog-chai…

Hot Dog Chain Sends MAGA Into Total Meltdown

Nathan’s Famous was acquired by Smithfield Foods, which is a subsidiary of Chinese-based WH Group.

^{Daysia Tolentino (The Daily Beast)}