818 Hot Dogs Consumed per Second

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Hot Dogs Consumed

Memorial Day is one of the most popular holidays for cooking outdoors, coming in second after the Fourth of July. 75% of Americans plan to barbecue over Memorial Day weekend, compared to 87% for the Fourth of July, 55% for Father’s Day, and 45% for Mother’s Day.  While Memorial Day is often considered the unofficial start of summer, it is also the start of hot dog season. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, 818 hot dogs will be consumed every second, equaling about 7 billion hot dogs total.

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Hot dogs: the hottest food for the hottest season!
Karyn Moyer

Karyn Moyer

Karyn Moyer is the Senior Marketing Manager at AgHires, with over 13 years of marketing experience, over 9 of which she has spent in the agriculture marketing industry. Growing up in a small farming town, Karyn has a deep appreciation for the importance of agriculture and its role in our communities. Since joining AgHires in 2017, Karyn has used her wealth of experience and knowledge to help job seekers and clients achieve their goals. She has a passion for learning and discovering new ways to support the industry.