A REGIONAL favorite hot dog franchise will have lost one of its locations in July.
Caspers Hot Dogs is a small franchised hot dog stand located in the Bay Area of California, located in and around Oakland.
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Its Hayward location, which has been around for several decades, will close on July 13, much to the disappointment of dedicated customers.
Co-owner Ron Dorian explained that the decision came as Caspers made the decision to scale back its operations, reported SFGate.
The decision came after the culmination of decreased foot traffic in Hayward and the presence of a newer, competing Caspers in the area.
Although steeped in history, the owners chose to close the old location, with Dorian citing it as a more “logical” decision.
Once the 951 C St. Hayward location closes, the company will be left with just six locations:
- 1280 Newell Hill Pl., Walnut Creek
- 2530 MacDonald Ave., Richmond
- 6 Vivian Drive, Pleasant Hill
- 5440 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
- 21670 Foothill Blvd., Hayward
- 6998 Village Parkway, Dublin
The store originally opened in 1949 before expanding to its peak with seven stores.
Knowing what the establishment meant to the community, Dorian thanked the “loyal, multigenerational customers” who have visited the restaurant since its inception.
“We appreciate the memories our customers have made in downtown Hayward and encourage them to visit our Caspers location, just a mile down the road on Foothill Blvd. to continue its traditions and create new ones for generations to come,” Dorian said in a statement.
Co-owner Paul Rustigian, Dorian’s cousin, shared his own words of thanks, this time directed to the employees.
He thanked the workers “who provided friendly service and exceptional dedication to making Caspers C Street a favorite among local Hayward residents.”
The place was built, as one of the first restaurants, by the oldest of the duo, Steve and Ardam Beklian (Dorian’s grandparents) and Paul and Rose Agajan (Rustigian’s grandparents).
‘DATE WHEN MY GRANDFATHER WAS STILL ALIVE’
With its unique geometric shape and structure and hanging neon sign, this Hayward Caspers location is steeped in history.
The first restaurant opened in 1934 in Oakland, before its continued success allowed for expansion throughout the Bay Area.
Ardam and Rose took over the business after their husbands’ deaths, keeping the business thriving.
As the wives advanced in their lives, they began to bring in more family members to help run the stands, resulting in the eventual leadership of Dorian and Rustigian.
The operation is now a third-generation family legacy.
Dorian, in turn, struggles to balance sentimentality with the practicality necessary to run the business.
“What will I miss most? [the C St. store] is that it is one of only two sites that date back to when my grandfather was still alive,” explained Dorian.
“Historically it’s very sad for me, but beyond the sentimentality, it’s a good move for the company,” he continued.
By the end of the year, Dorian will retire, making Rustigian full owner, marking another historic change in leadership of the business.
RECENT BUSINESS CLOSINGSOAKLAND
Other businesses have closed in the Oakland area.
Park Hotels and Resorts announced the Aug. 28 closure of the Hilton Hotel near Oakland Airport, California.
“We understand that the hospitality industry continues to be negatively impacted by larger post-pandemic economic trends and, as owner of this site, the Port will seek the best port use for this property in the future,” the Port of Oakland said in a statement. declaration.
“The Port will work with facility operators and the City of Oakland on assistance that can be offered to employees who may be impacted by this closure.”
In-N-Out will shut down its Oakland, Calif., restaurant on March 24 after 18 years in business.
“Despite taking repeated steps to create safer conditions, our customers and associates are regularly victims of car break-ins, property damage, robberies and armed robberies,” said Denny Warnick, Director of Operations.
Target, Starbucks and Taco Bell have closed locations in the area, citing rising crime rates as the predominant reason.
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