Inside the sale of Hopdoddy Burger Bar
About this episode
The episode discusses the sale of Hopdoddy Burger Bar and features an interview with CEO Jeff Chandler about the deal and the company's growth.
How did the sale of Hopdoddy come about? This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Jeff Chandler, who is stepping aside as CEO of the fast-casual burger chain following its sale to Founders Table Restaurant Group. We wanted to talk with Jeff about the deal and about Hopdoddy itself, along with other issues. Chandler led the chain for a decade before its sale so we ask him about how he guided the company to its growth and to its ultimate sale. But we spend most of the time talking about the deal itself. We talk about why Founders Table, how the deal came about, and the role played by the private equity firm L Catterton, which owns both companies. We talk about what Founders Table will do for the company as well. We’re talking about an acquisition on A Deeper Dive so please check it out.
People in this episode
Host: Restaurant Business Magazine
Guest: Jeff Chandler
Topics covered
- sale of Hopdoddy
- restaurant acquisition
- private equity
- fast-casual dining
- business growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Founders Table Restaurant Group, L Catterton
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