Snoopy's is proud of its tradition as a local, family-owned and operated food stand.

Snoopy's began in 1978 when Steve Webb, a long time Raleigh native and local entrepreneur, decided to convert an old gas station on the corner of Wake Forest Road and Whitaker Mill into an eastern N.C. grill.

It became instantly popular with customers who lined up for made to order hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and piping hot French fries.  Speedy service has been a hallmark of Snoopy's.

The late 1980's saw the appearance of Mr. Snoopy, wearing his neat tuxedo, and claiming, "Every dog has its day, and its nights."  Since Snoopy's was one of the first fast food restaurants in Raleigh to stay open really late, it became the place to go on weekend late nights.  Mr. Snoopy underwent a "makeover" in 2004 when the original character costume was lost.  Mr. Snoopy now rides in our customized VW beetle for special events.

Over the years, Snoopy's has used the marquee sign on Wake Forest Rd to feature specials, comment on local and current events, or share humorous sayings.   Fun events in the past have included a pet look-alike contest, and Fourth of July hot dog eating contests.  Snoopy's has also participated in Raleigh's annual Christmas Day Parade since 2004.

The Snoopy's at 600 Hillsborough St. and Glenwood Ave. opened in 1990 with partner, Alan Rogers.  In 2003, the 3600 Hillsborough St. Snoopy's opened, located near Meredith College and Gorman St. The Webb's son, Troy Beal, returned to the business at that time and headed store operations.  Snoopy's welcomed Larry & Casey Cerilli as partners in the 600 Hillsborough St. Store in 2006.  Snoopy's fourth store opened in 2007 in the Pavillion Shopping Center at the intersection of Atlantic Ave. and Spring Forest Rd. In 2008, Troy left Snoopy's to open his own restaurant in Wilmington, and the Cerillis are now head of operations and partners in all four Snoopy's.  In August of 2010, the fifth Snoopy's opened at 82-101 Glen Rd., just off the intersection of I-40 and Hwy. 42 at exit 312.