Hopdody Burger Bar Acuired by Founders Table Restaurant Group

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Hopdoddy Burger Bar

Founded in Austin, Texas in 2010, Hopdoddy Burger Bar is known for elevating the classic burger-and-beer experience through chef-driven ingredients, inventive flavor combinations, and a come-as-you-are atmosphere. With 47 locations across the United States, and more than 30 of those in Texas, Hopdoddy is heralded for a menu that ranges from hand-crafted burgers made with responsibly sourced meats to fresh-cut fries, boozy shakes, margaritas, and local craft beer selections, blending quality, creativity, and community into every guest experience. Hopdoddy is nationally recognized as a “Best Burger” by Business Insider and Food & Wine Magazine.

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Date

HPA Role

Ownership

Counterparty

Sector

June 24, 2026

Sell-Side M&A Advisor

Sponsor-Backed

L Catterton

Founders Table Restaurant Group

Restaurants

Key Transaction takeaways

Scale Commands Attention

At 47 locations across eight states, Hopdoddy has the scale where durability and portability are well proven.

A Hero Brand in Texas and Beyond

With more than 30 of its 47 units in Texas, Hopdoddy built true category leadership in its home market – a dense, defensible base that anchors continued expansion into adjacent geographies.

Durability and a Long Growth Runway

A loyal guest following and proven performance over more than a decade signal staying power, not a moment – the kind of sustained track record that demonstrates a long-term growth opportunity.

Culinary, Quality, and Hospitality at the Core

A chef-driven menu, responsibly sourced ingredients, and a genuine commitment to the guest experience create the differentiation that endures across cycles.

Authenticity Resonates

A distinctive, authentic brand story – built market by market on real guest loyalty – is what separates a concept from the field and gives acquirors a credible foundation to build on.

+ The Bottom line
Brands that pair real scale with category leadership, durable growth, and an authentic commitment to culinary quality and hospitality attract well-capitalized partners positioned to fuel the next phase of growth.

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