Caspers, the 90-year-old family-owned East Bay hot dog chain, is closing its neon-lit restaurant in downtown Hayward that the company’s founders built in the 1940s.
Customers have a few weeks to take a few more nostalgic trips to C Street for classic hot dogs that break when you bite into them. The Last Franks will be made to order – mustard, relish, onions, tomato slices and a sprinkle of celery salt on a beef and pork dog – in front of customers, as it has been for decades, on July 13 .
Other Caspers are located in Pleasant Hill, Dublin, Richmond, Oakland-Telegraph and Hayward-Foothill.
The family described the planned closure as an economic decision made to “strengthen the health and future sustainability of the business.” The other five Caspers, which will remain in operation, are located in Pleasant Hill, Dublin, Richmond, Oakland-Telegraph and Hayward-Foothill.
“We are deeply grateful to our loyal, multi-generational customers who have supported us over the decades,” said Ron Dorian, co-owner, general manager and grandson of founders Ardam and Stephen Beklian, in announcing the news.
“We value the memories our guests have made in downtown Hayward and encourage them to visit our Caspers location located just a mile up the road on Foothill Boulevard to continue their traditions and create new ones for generations to come. come.”
Co-owner and CEO Paul Rustigian, grandson of founders Rose and Paul Agajan, said in the announcement: “We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our employees who have provided friendly service and exceptional dedication to make Caspers C Street a favorite among locals. Hayward residents.
Details: Open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 951 C St., Hayward.
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