Why did hopjacks change their name?

Why did hopjacks change their name?

“Changing the name simply better describes who we are and in the long run will be easier for both our guests and team members,” said the restaurant’s founder, Mark Eggen. Completing the name change throughout the company will be done before the end the year, Eggen said.

Who owns hops and drops?

After decades as an executive in the restaurant business, Mark Eggen applied his expertise to his own chain of casual eateries. Editor’s note: People over 50 are among the country’s most active entrepreneurs, starting businesses at rates higher than their young counterparts.

How many hops and drops locations are there?

Only a handful of restaurants in the world have these. Our staff enjoys talking “beer” with guests so ask them what’s on tap. We feature 16 local, unique craft beers along with our own brews. Believe us, nothing is more refreshing than an iced cold beer at HopsnDrops!

What did hops and drops used to be called?

Hop Jack’s is changing its name to Hops N Drops in 2018 | Tacoma News Tribune.

What does Hop Jacks mean?

noun In brewing, a vat which has a false bottom to retain the solid contents of the mash-tubs, and to allow the wort to flow a way.

What is a hop Jack?

: a brewing vat into which the wort is run after boiling in the copper and which has a perforated false bottom for straining off the hops. — called also hop jack.

Where did hops and drops originate?

Hops n Drops started in 2009 with its first location in Bonney Lake, Washington, and has grown to 21 locations in Washington, Oregon, and Colorado with plans for continued expansion.

Where was the first hops N drops?

Bonney Lake
In 2009, Hops n Drops — formerly known as Hop Jacks — opened in Bonney Lake as a family gathering place with icy cocktails and an inventive array of comfort food. At the time, Kevin Eggen was nearing the end of his time at Central Washington University.