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The quick service restaurant segment is highly competitive, and that competition could lower revenues, margins and market share. Changes in economic, market and other conditions could adversely affect Nathan s and its franchisees, and thereby Nathan s operating results. Current restaurant locations may become unattractive, and attractive new locations may not be available for a reasonable price, if at all, which may reduce Nathan s revenue. Changing health or dietary preferences may cause consumers to avoid products offered by Nathan s in favor of alternative foods. Nathan s is subject to health, employment, environmental and other government regulations, and failure to comply with existing or future government regulations could expose Nathan s to litigation, damage Nathan s or a brand s reputation and lower profits. Nathan s may not be able to adequately protect its intellectual property, which could decrease the value of Nathan s or its brands and products. Nathan s earnings and business growth strategy depends in large part on the success of its franchisees and licensees, and Nathan s or a brand s reputation may be harmed by actions taken by franchisees or licensees that are outside of Nathan s control. Leasing of significant amounts of real estate exposes Nathan s to possible liabilities and losses. Nathan s may evaluate acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic initiatives, any of which could distract management or otherwise have a negative effect on revenues, costs and stock price. Nathan s annual and quarterly financial results may fluctuate depending on various factors, many of which are beyond its control, and, if Nathan s fails to meet the expectations of securities analysts or investors, Nathan s share price may decline. Catastrophic events may disrupt Nathan s business. Nathan s international operations are subject to various factors of uncertainty. Increases in the cost of food and paper products could harm our profitability and operating results. Labor shortages or increases in labor costs could slow our growth or harm our business. We face risks of litigation and pressure tactics, such as strikes, boycotts and negative publicity from customers, franchisees, suppliers, employees and others, which could divert our financial and management resources and which may negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. The poor performance or loss of our key supplier could lead to increased costs and lower profit margins. Because the primary supplier of our hot dogs currently has only one manufacturing facility, a significant interruption in the operation of this facility could potentially disrupt our operations.

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