New York City Ranks No.1 for retail sales of hot dogs

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 18, 2005- New York City eats the most hot dogs according to the "Top Ten Hot Dog Eating Cities" of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC). In 2004, New Yorkers consumed $112.7 million worth of frankfurters and "better for you" hot dogs using statistics prepared by Information Resources Inc.

Hot dog sales in Los Angeles and the Baltimore-Washington came in at second and third in total supermarket dollar sales.

"New Yorkers have also been known for their fondness for hot dogs", said Janet Riley, senior vice president of public affairs for the…