Private company

Hodad's

Logo: hodadies.com³

Local hamburger restaurant chain in San Diego

Hodad's is a small chain of hamburger restaurants in San Diego, California, established in 1969 by husband and wife Byron and Virginia Hardin. Following the death of Byron in 1984, his son Mike Hardin assumed operating responsibilities.² Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1973Founded¹

Websitehodadies.com

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Hodad's storefront — Photo: RobBertholf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons⁴

Hodad's is a small chain of hamburger restaurants in San Diego, California, established in 1969 by husband and wife Byron and Virginia Hardin. Following the death of Byron in 1984, his son Mike Hardin assumed operating responsibilities.²

Timeline

1973Founded Founded¹

Links

Websitehodadies.com¹
X (Twitter)x.com/hodads1502¹
Facebookwww.facebook.com/HodadsBurgers¹
Instagramwww.instagram.com/hodads1502¹
WikipediaHodad's
More imagesWikimedia Commons
WikidataQ19880790

Sources

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WikidataHodad's on Wikidata
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WikipediaHodad's on Wikipedia
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Company websiteHodad's logo
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Wikimedia CommonsHodad's photo by RobBertholf, CC BY-SA 4.0