The original founders of Oggi’s are stepping back into daily operations at the Del Mar/Carmel Valley restaurant, promising a carefully planned remodel, a smoother online ordering experience and a renewed focus on neighborhood partnerships. The Hadjis family, the brand’s original owners, will again run the location locals know for pizza, house-brewed beers and big-game viewing. Company leaders say the changes are designed to reconnect longtime regulars while updating how the restaurant serves them.
As reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune, the returning ownership team will oversee a “thoughtful remodel” of the Del Mar/Carmel Valley site and introduce a more user-friendly online ordering system for takeout and delivery. According to the news release covered by the paper, the founders also plan a loyalty rewards program, refreshed community events and local partnerships, along with revamped happy hour and daily specials. The announcement frames the move as a push to better support area schools and bring back customers who have known the restaurant for years.
Founders' message
Ferrera, a longtime company executive who will lead the effort at the Del Mar location, described the move as a chance to bring a piece of Oggi’s history back to the neighborhood and to re-energize local programming. The report notes the founders are returning to that restaurant after roughly two decades away from hands-on management.
What will stay the same
The Oggi’s Del Mar page lists the restaurant’s hours, menu and contact information, and shows the location will continue serving the chain’s pizzas, house brews and family-friendly sports bar atmosphere. The site also links to third-party delivery partners that handle takeout and off-site orders. Management says those staples will stay put even as the dining room layout and ordering flow get a refresh.
How this fits the bigger picture
Oggi’s was founded in 1991 by brothers George and John Hadjis and has grown into a regional chain, according to FranchiseDirect. The Del Mar shift follows a similar founders-led management change at the Mission Viejo location that was reported in 2024 by RestaurantNews, suggesting a pattern of the family stepping back into select restaurants to refresh operations and neighborhood ties. For nearby families and youth-sports organizers who rely on Oggi’s for team dinners and fundraisers, the change could translate into more events, sponsorships and community-focused specials.
What to watch for next
The announcements arrived via a company release picked up by local media, and the Oggi’s Del Mar page is expected to carry updates on hours, specials and the timing of the remodel. Customers interested in upcoming events and loyalty program details can keep an eye on the Oggi’s Del Mar page for the latest information.
