HopsnDrops

What HopsnDrops does

HopsnDrops is a family-owned casual-dining restaurant chain founded in 2009 by Mark Eggen in Bonney Lake, Washington, operating 19 locations across Washington (16) and Oregon (3) under the legal entities Rock Solid Restaurants, LLC and Rock Solid Restaurants Oregon, LLC. The chain employs more than 1,000 team members and positions itself as a neighborhood gathering place, with a core menu built around hand-formed 100% Angus beef burgers and a craft-beer program anchored by a proprietary double glycol tap system that dispenses draft beer at 34°F. Signature icy drop cocktails served in glasses made of real ice, a twice-daily Happy Hour from 2-6 PM and 9 PM to close across both bar and dining room, and weekend breakfast service round out the daypart mix.

The business operates through dine-in food and beverage sales, takeout and delivery orders placed through the company's proprietary mobile app (where customers save approximately $13.87 per typical order versus DoorDash or Uber Eats), and on-site beer and growler sales. A branded partnership with Narrows Brewing underpins the proprietary beer line. Executive leadership has transitioned to the second generation, with Kevin Eggen serving as CEO and Tommy Tribbett as CFO; additional senior hires include a VP of People and a VP of Operations. Community engagement is institutionalized through the "Helping Hand" program, which the company reports has raised over $2 million since 2009.

Revenue mechanics are typical of full-service casual dining: high-volume, low-average-check transactions across 19 units, complemented by bar sales at higher margins. There is no disclosed external funding, no franchise system, and no material B2B or enterprise concentration; the company is privately held and self-funded. The strategic posture is one of steady regional consolidation in the Pacific Northwest, with selective investments in digital channels (the app) and operational differentiators (the glycol tap system) rather than aggressive multi-state rollout.

Name

HopsnDrops

Legal name

Rock Solid Restaurants, LLC

Website

https://hopsndrops.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

HopsnDrops is a family-owned casual-dining chain operating 19 restaurants across Washington and Oregon, serving neighborhood patrons 100% Angus burgers, craft beer on a proprietary glycol tap system, and signature icy drop cocktails via its own mobile ordering app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant & Bar

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Burger Fast Casual (THAFABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

Keywords

• Neighborhood restaurant dining
• Craft beer and cocktails
• Angus beef burgers
• Happy hour bar service
• Takeout and delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in food and beverage sales: Core revenue is generated from food and beverage sales at 19 restaurant locations across Washington and Oregon. The menu features hand-formed 100% Angus beef burgers, signature icy drops cocktails, ice-cold craft beers, and a full bar. The company highlights its '#1 selling Deluxe Burger' and reports having sold 1.6 million burgers since 2009.
2. Direct takeout and delivery orders: HopsnDrops generates revenue through its own mobile app and website for takeout and delivery orders. The company emphasizes that ordering direct results in lower prices than third-party platforms and offers a loyalty rewards program. Delivery is fulfilled by trusted partners with a flat $6.25 delivery fee on orders under $150.
3. On-site beer, wine, and growler sales: The company sells its own branded beers (brewed by Narrows Brewing in Tacoma, WA) on-site and also offers Growlers To Go. Additionally, a portion of HopsnDrops branded beer sales (25 cents per beer) is donated to the Good Neighbor Fund rather than retained as pure revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HopsnDrops operates a chain of 19 full-service neighborhood restaurant and bar locations across Washington (16) and Oregon (3), serving hand-formed 100% Angus beef burgers, signature icy drops cocktails served in glasses made of real ice, ice-cold craft beers poured at 34°F via a proprietary double glycol tap system, and a full American comfort food menu. The company generates revenue from dine-in service, takeout and delivery via its proprietary mobile app, twice-daily Happy Hour, and weekend breakfast.

Product overview

HopsnDrops is a family-owned restaurant chain operating 19 locations across Washington (16 locations) and Oregon (3 locations). The core offering is a neighborhood gathering place featuring hand-formed 100% Angus beef burgers, signature icy drops cocktails served in ice glasses, and ice-cold craft beers poured through a unique double glycol tap system at 34°F. The company offers a proprietary mobile ordering app (available on iOS and Android) that enables direct ordering with guaranteed lower prices than third-party delivery services, combined with a loyalty rewards program. Food service includes breakfast (weekends), lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, kids menus, and gluten-free options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HopsnDrops Restaurant Dining Service Full-service dine-in restaurant offering across 19 locations in Washington and Oregon, featuring hand-formed 100% Angus beef burgers (1.6M+ sold since 2009), American comfort food, a full bar with ice-cold craft beers poured at 34°F, signature icy drops cocktails, weekend breakfast (Sat-Sun 8-11 AM), and a kids menu. Each location features bar seating, dining room, and outdoor patio where well-behaved dogs are welcome.
• HopsnDrops Mobile Ordering App

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.6 million burgers sold since 2009
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Narrows Brewing (Tacoma, Washington)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHopsnDrops branded beers served in Washington and Oregon restaurants are brewed by Narrows Brewing in Tacoma, Washington. This is a core partnership for the company's proprietary beer program, which is central to the brand identity and the Good Neighbor Fund (25 cents from every branded beer sold goes to community causes).
• PepsiminorOthersPepsi is a partner in the HopsnDrops Scholarship Fund, contributing to the creation of scholarships for team members pursuing hospitality and restaurant management education.
• Demitri's Bloody Mary MixminorOthersDemitri's Bloody Mary Mix is a partner in the HopsnDrops Scholarship Fund, helping enable scholarships for team members. Additionally, the brand's classic recipe is used in HopsnDrops' hand-shaken Bloody Mary, which is priced at $8.95 during breakfast hours.
• Washington State UniversityminorOthersWashington State University partnered with HopsnDrops to help create the HopsnDrops Scholarship Fund, which awarded $21,000 to 19 team members in 2024 for hospitality and restaurant management degrees.
• Vine Maple Place (Maple Valley, WA)minorOthersVine Maple Place is a community partner in HopsnDrops' Kids Feeding Kids program, receiving donations from the 50 cents contributed per kids meal sold at HopsnDrops locations to combat childhood hunger in local communities.
• Second Harvest (Spokane, WA)minorOthersSecond Harvest is a community partner in HopsnDrops' Kids Feeding Kids program, one of several nonprofit organizations in Washington and Oregon that receive donations to feed local children in need.
• Salem-Keizer Public Schools (Oregon)minorOthersSalem-Keizer Public Schools is a community partner in HopsnDrops' Kids Feeding Kids program in Oregon, receiving donations from kids meal sales to combat childhood hunger in the communities where HopsnDrops operates.
• Local craft breweries (within 30-50 mile radius)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHopsnDrops features 'backyard beers' - local craft beers brewed within a 30-50 mile radius of each restaurant location. The company partners with smaller, local breweries to bring unique, flavorful beers to its tap system. New Tap Tuesday (first Tuesday of every month) highlights these partnerships with $5 pints all day.
• A Precious Child and Care & The Under Privileged Children's FundminorOthersNonprofit community partners in Oregon receiving funds from HopsnDrops' Kids Feeding Kids program, which donates 50 cents per kids meal sold to help feed children in need in local communities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• McMenamins: Family-owned Pacific Northwest brewpub and pub chain operating hotels, breweries, and restaurants. Comparable on PNW footprint, family ownership structure, brewery partnerships, and community-event-driven concept.
• The Ram Restaurant & Brewhouse: Pacific Northwest-based sports bar and brewhouse chain serving American food with on-site brewing. Strongest geographic and concept overlap with HopsnDrops, though with brewery on-site rather than partnership-brewed branded beer.

Direct peers

• Twin Peaks Restaurant: Sports-lodge themed bar and grill with extensive beer selection, multiple TVs, and Happy Hour programming. Comparable to HopsnDrops on the bar-as-destination sports-viewing occasion and craft beer focus.
• BJ's Restaurants: Casual dining chain with deep craft beer focus, deep happy hour programming, and a wide American menu. Compares directly to HopsnDrops on bar-led dining, beer rotation strategy, and value-driven daypart execution.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Sports-bar chain serving wings, burgers, and beer with extensive TV coverage for sports viewing. Mirrors HopsnDrops' sports-watch-party positioning (FIFA World Cup, etc.) and bar-and-dining-room Happy Hour format.
• Yard House: Upscale casual sports-bar chain famous for an extensive draft beer list and American menu. Closely matches HopsnDrops' 16-tap craft beer rotation, backyard-beer sourcing ethos, and burger-and-cocktail core offering.
• Red Robin Gourmet Burgers: National gourmet burger chain with full bar service and casual dining experience. Closest comparable to HopsnDrops in menu focus (Angus-style burgers), full bar model, and family-friendly positioning, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Applebee's: National casual dining chain with broad American menu and bar service. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the casual dining + bar space but lacks HopsnDrops' craft-beer differentiation and neighborhood gathering focus.
• Chili's Grill & Bar: Large national casual dining chain with full bar and Happy Hour programming. Overlaps with HopsnDrops on Happy Hour and bar-led occasions but at much larger scale with corporate, not family-led, ownership.
• TGI Fridays: Long-established casual dining bar and grill chain emphasizing cocktails and bar experience. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the bar-centric casual dining category, though with national footprint and corporate ownership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hopsndrops
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hopsndrops

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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