Fighting Fraud—and Serving Famous Frankfurters—for Over a Century

The Story of Old-Fashioned Controls at Nathan's Famous

Howard B. Levy, CPA

One hundred years ago, an enterprising, bright, savvy, but uneducated young Polish immigrant started a modest business that would eventually grow to become one of the most beloved food service establishments in the world: Nathan's Famous. Anchored in the heart of legendary Coney Island, the original location is most fondly remembered by those who once lived in Brooklyn. It has been said (though it cannot be proven) that one in seven Americans can trace their roots to Brooklyn [Norman Oder, “Lifespan of a (Brooklyn) Fact: Can One in Seven Americans Trace Roots to Brooklyn?” Aug. 8, 2012, http://bit.ly/2bFvgEw]. For Brooklynites of a certain generation, Nathan's Famous is, perhaps, second in its nostalgic value only to the late, lamented Ebbets Field.