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           Nathan's Hot Dogs Make Sam's Club Cafe Menu Nationwide

 BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Hot Dog lovers and sport
eaters were in awe last Fourth of July when underdog Joey Chestnut, beat
six-time champion Takeru Kobayashi at the Nathan's Famous International Hot
Dog Eating Championship. This year, the race for top dog is on, and Sam's
Club is proud to be the destination for qualifying events throughout the
nation. Beginning this month, Sam's Club locations nationwide will add
Nathan's Hot Dogs to the cafe menu.

    "We are looking forward to supporting such a highly acclaimed and
exciting sport, as it continues to grow and becomes a fast favorite in
America," said Dennis Horn, Director of Merchandise at Sam's Club. "Sam's
Club cafes are on par with community dinners and we are thrilled to add
Nathan's to our menu in 570 locations."

    The winner of each qualifying round will compete at the original
Nation's Famous in Coney Island July 4th for the coveted Mustard Yellow
Belt. Qualifiers are open to those 18 years of age and older, and
applications will be taken online at http://www.nathansfamous.com.

    The 2008 Nathan's Famous hot dog-eating circuit begins at select Sam's
Club locations on May 17th in Chicago. Other cities on the tour that will
be housed at Sam's Club locations include Pittsburgh (May 24), Overland
Park, KS (May 31), New Orleans, (June 4) and Dallas (June 21).

    "Our hot dog eating contest has occurred in Coney Island since 1916,
and the excitement grows every year," said Wayne Norbitz, President and COO
of Nathan's Famous, Inc. "Bringing in Sam's Club to host qualifying rounds
was a natural way to celebrate our partnership and announce to our fans
that they can enjoy a Nathan's hot dog any day of the year at Sam's Club."

    In addition to hosting the qualifying competition, Members,
participants and fans alike will be welcome to cheer for their favorite
eater and enjoy a $1 Nathan's hot dog and Coca-Cola (R) special in the
Sam's Club Cafe. And for those under 18, who are looking to take part in
the action, Sam's Club will be holding a "Neat Eater" contest for children
under 12 to participate in the festivities.

    Competitive eating's hallmark competition garners live attendance of
45,000 fans on the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island. An
additional 1.5 million households tuned in to the contest's live broadcast
on ESPN as they witnessed Chestnut achieve a world record by eating 66
Nathan's Hot Dogs and Wonderbread Buns in the 12-minute contest. This
year's contestants will meet at Sam's Club locations locally as they rally
for rights to compete in the historic Coney Island storefront.

    About Sam's Club

    Sam's Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The first Sam's Club
opened its doors in Midwest City, Oklahoma in 1983 and serves more than 47
million U.S. Members. Sam's Club offers exceptional values on merchandise
and services for business owners and consumers. Online merchandise and club
information is available at samsclub.com.

    About Major League Eating

    Major League Eating, the governing body of all stomach-centric sport,
sanctions the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Circuit and ensures the events
are judged professionally and that safety standards are in place at each
event.

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posted by Don "Moses" Lerman  # 1:01 PM