What Hopdoddy Burger Bar does

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is a privately held, Austin-founded gourmet burger chain operating 30+ company-owned restaurants across Texas and seven additional states (Colorado, Arizona, California, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Florida), housed under parent holding company HiBar Hospitality Group since the January 2022 acquisition of Grub Burger Bar. The menu centers on made-to-order craft and smash burgers using premium inputs (grass-fed wagyu and heritage beef, bison, tuna, chicken, veggie), with operational differentiators including hand-cut daily Chipperbec fries, in-house baked buns toasted in clarified butter, and hand-spun custard shakes. A full bar (hand-shaken margaritas, craft cocktails, local drafts, boozy shakes, and a growing zero-proof lineup) materially augments per-ticket revenue. Distribution is direct to consumers via dine-in, takeout, direct online ordering (hopdoddy.com via Thanx), third-party delivery (DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub, Favor), ezCater catering, and PerfectGift.com gift cards; a Thanx-powered Doddy Rewards loyalty program, weekend brunch, and event sponsorships (ACL, SXSW, UT Football, Houston Rodeo, F1) extend the marketing surface. The company explicitly does not franchise and is positioning for measured multi-brand and multi-market expansion through 2030.

Name

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Legal name

Hopdoddy Burger Bar Inc.

Website

https://hopdoddy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is a privately held, Austin-founded gourmet burger chain operating 30+ company-owned restaurants across 8 states, serving casual diners and event-goers with premium smash burgers, hand-cut fries, and a full bar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Burger Restaurants

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Burger Fast Casual (THAFABAA)

Keywords

• Gourmet burger chain
• Handcrafted smash burgers
• Fast casual dining
• Hand cut fries
• Craft cocktail bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Sales: Primary revenue from dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders at company-owned restaurant locations across Texas and other states. Customers pay per transaction for burgers, sides, drinks, and shakes.
2. Alcohol Sales: Full bar service including hand-shaken margaritas, craft cocktails, local drafts, and boozy milkshakes at restaurant locations, contributing to per-transaction revenue.
3. Gift Card Sales: Digital and physical gift cards sold online and at restaurant locations through PerfectGift.com partnership.
4. Catering Services: Catering services offered at select locations through ezcater partnership.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is a privately held gourmet burger restaurant chain that sells handcrafted burgers, smash burgers, fried chicken, hand-cut fries, hand-spun shakes, and a full bar of craft cocktails, local drafts, wine, and zero-proof beverages through 30+ company-owned locations across Texas and other U.S. states. The business supports dine-in, takeout, online ordering, third-party delivery, catering, gift cards, and a mobile loyalty program.

Product overview

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is a Texas-based gourmet burger chain operating 30+ restaurants across multiple states under HiBar Hospitality Group (formed from the 2022 acquisition of Grub Burger Bar). The core offering centers on craft burgers made to order with premium ingredients, complemented by smash burgers, fried chicken, hand-cut fries, shakes, and a full-service bar. The product portfolio includes signature burgers (Wagyu Smash, Cadillac Wagyu, Roosevelt bison, El Diablo, Ahi Tuna), smash burger variations, fried chicken (Crispy Tenders, Nashville Hot), shareable sides (Parmesan Truffle Fries, Green Chile Queso Fries, Fuego Fries), protein bowls, and hand-spun shakes. Supporting services include Doddy Rewards loyalty (via Thanx), Happy Hour promotions, Boozy Weekend Breakfast, catering, gift cards, and online ordering with third-party delivery integration. Expansion continues with new restaurant development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Craft Burgers Artisan burgers made to order with grass-fed beef, wagyu, bison, tuna, chicken, or veggie patties; signature builds include Wagyu Smash, Cadillac Wagyu, Roosevelt (bison), El Diablo, Ahi Tuna, Classic Cheeseburger, and Veggie options.
• Smash Burgers Double-patty smash burgers with crispy lacy edges, prepared with shaved onions, secret sauce, and pickled jalapeños.
• Wagyu Smash Limited-time double wagyu smash burger with shaved onions, pickled jalapeños, and secret sauce.
• Smokestack Burger Limited-time burger with smash patties, fried chicken Milanese, American cheese, and honey mustard BBQ drizzle on grilled rye bread.
• Fried Chicken Cage-free chicken offerings including Crispy Tenders and Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, made with antibiotic-free, hormone-free poultry from RedBird Farms.
• Buffalo Chicken Lollipops Limited-time appetizer featuring French-cut chicken drummies, brined, baked, then fried and tossed in buffalo sauce with ranch.
• Hand-Cut Fries & Shareables Fresh, hand-cut fries made daily from Chipperbec potatoes (Regular, Parmesan Truffle, Green Chile Queso, Hot Honey Sweet Potato, Fuego Fries) and Parmesan Truffle Brussels sprouts.
• Fired Up Queso Limited-time spicy queso with house-made salsa verde, served for dipping with hand-cut fries, chicken tenders, and smashburgers.
• Fuego Fries Limited-time hand-cut Chipperbec fries tossed in fiery fuego seasoning and tangy chili-lime blend, with optional Loaded Queso elevation.
• Shakes & Desserts Hand-spun custard-based milkshakes including OREO Cookies N' Cream, Bananas Foster, Double Chocolate Brownie, Strawberry, Brown Butter Vanilla, and Chocolate, plus boozy shake variations.
• Full Bar & Cocktails Full-service bar with hand-shaken margaritas, craft cocktails, local Austin draft beers, wine, and zero-proof alternatives.
• Zero-Proof Beverages Zero-proof beverage lineup featuring NA tequila, NA aperitif, NA whiskey, Hopwtr, and NA sparkling wine, used in zero-proof margaritas, spritzes, and the Blackberry Bramble.
• Hopdoddy x Vista Brewing Beer Limited-edition Texas craft beer collaboration with Vista Brewing, available in cans at Texas locations and on draft in Austin.
• Protein Salad Bowls High-protein bowl offerings (44-58g protein) including Southwest Poblano Bowl and Crispy Chicken BLT Bowl, featuring grass-fed beef or chicken on house greens.
• Avocado Chipotle Bowl Monthly bowl with Force of Nature grass-fed beef, roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, avocado, and chipotle/cilantro aioli; paleo-friendly.
• Doddy Rewards Loyalty Program Mobile loyalty program powered by Thanx that lets customers earn points, redeem rewards, and play promotional games such as the Birthday Hop loyalty game celebrating the chain's 15th anniversary.
• Catering Catering services for events, ordered through the ezCater platform at select Hopdoddy locations, offering full menu access.
• Gift Cards Physical and digital Hopdoddy gift cards available in-restaurant, online via PerfectGift.com, and at select retailers; includes Card Linked Gifting feature linking gift funds to Visa/Mastercard/Amex.
• Online Ordering & Delivery Direct online ordering through the Hopdoddy website / Thanx platform, including drive-through pickup at select locations, plus third-party delivery via DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub, and Favor.
• Boozy Weekend Breakfast Weekend brunch service (Saturday-Sunday 9-11am) at select Austin locations featuring breakfast burgers (No Snooze Smash, Hot Bird Biscuit), morning margaritas, and Red Eye Bloody Marys.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HiBar Hospitality GroupcoreOthers · 13 January 2022Parent company formed when Hopdoddy acquired Grub Burger Bar in January 2022. The combined company operates both brands under unified ownership with plans for expansion into new markets in Texas and beyond.
• Chipperbec PotatoescoreTechnology or IntegrationPotatoes specifically grown to be made into fries, selected for ideal balance of starch and moisture to deliver crispy exterior and fluffy inside. Fries are hand-cut fresh daily at each location.
• TillamookcoreTechnology or IntegrationFarmer-owned cooperative since 1909 supplying cheddar and pepper jack cheese. No fillers, no shortcuts - rich, melty, real cheese for every burger.
• RedBird FarmscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of cage-free, vegetarian-fed chicken raised with No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) and without hormones or steroids. Humanely raised poultry for the menu.
• Vital FarmscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of pasture-raised eggs from hens that roam free on small family farms. Known for deep golden yolks and exceptional quality, widely recognized as some of the best available.
• ezcaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatering platform partner enabling Hopdoddy's catering services at select restaurant locations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Smashburger: Fast-casual chain built on the smashed-patty technique — directly comparable to Hopdoddy's signature Wagyu Smash. Sold to Jollibee in 2018, now operating as a multi-unit concept pursuing the same premium burger occasion.
• Five Guys: Private fast-casual burger chain with ~1,700 locations globally, premium beef positioning, hand-cut fries, and a counter-service model. Highly comparable on product category and customer occasion, though Five Guys relies heavily on franchising.
• Wayback Burgers: Fast-casual burger franchise with a comparable hand-crafted patty and fresh-fries story, plus a growing US footprint. Similar product category and customer demographic.
• Fatburger: Premium burger chain with a customizable patty build and milkshake program. Comparable as a direct competitor for the same hand-crafted burger occasion in overlapping geographies.
• BurgerFi: Public fast-casual gourmet burger chain (via SPAC) emphasizing natural Angus beef, hand-cut fries, and a similar full-bar/cocktail program. Closely comparable on menu architecture and unit-level economics.
• Shake Shack: Public fast-casual gourmet burger chain (NYSE: SHAK) with a similar premium-ingredient, full-bar-adjacent menu and comparable dine-in experience. The closest publicly traded comparable for unit economics, AUV, and brand positioning.
• The Habit Burger Grill: Charburger-focused fast-casual chain acquired by Yum! Brands in 2020, with comparable premium beef, char-grilled cooking technique, and West Coast footprint overlap with Hopdoddy's California presence.

Regional players

• Whataburger: Iconic Texas-headquartered burger chain with deep brand loyalty in Hopdoddy's home market. Direct competitive overlap in Texas cities and at major Texas events (Houston Rodeo, UT Football) where both sponsors.
• In-N-Out Burger: Private West Coast burger chain with cult brand following and quality-ingredient positioning. Comparable premium fast-casual burger occasion and overlaps Hopdoddy's California, Arizona, and Texas markets.

Broad incumbents

• Culver's: Midwest-headquartered fast-casual chain with a broader menu (ButterBurgers, frozen custard, full meal deal). Competes for the same family-oriented casual dining occasion but with a wider menu and larger footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hopdoddy
• Instagraminstagram.com/hopdoddy
• TikToktiktok.com/@hopdoddyburgerbar?lang=en
• Xx.com/hopdoddy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopdoddy-burger-bar

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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