Granite City Food & Brewery

Why BBQ Holdings wants its breweries to serve breakfast

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 11, 2021

The company plans to co-brand the Granite City and Village Inn concepts to squeeze more revenue out of the breweries. And the mixing and matching doesn't stop there.

Famous Dave's test-drives a slew of potential growth vehicles

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2021

The experiments come as the barbecue chain and sister concept Granite City are finding traction with dual branding, ghost kitchens and new service models.

Famous Dave's cites proof of a rebound for casual dining

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 29, 2021

The barbecue chain andd its sister concept Granite City Food and Brewery both saw sales soar in March, thanks to easing restrictions, vaccinations and easy comparisons.

Financial roundup: Latest results from Famous Dave’s, Fat Brands, Nathan’s

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 13, 2020

Third-quarter results were mixed for smaller-cap public restaurant companies.

Famous Dave's intends to ride ghost kitchens' evolution

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 15, 2020

The barbecue brand is aiming for 50 locations, with 25 coming from its recent deal with Johnny Carino's.

Timing proves to be a curse for Famous Dave's parent

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 19, 2020

BBQ Holdings closed on two additions to its concept portfolio during Q1--exactly as the pandemic hit.

Famous Dave's parent lands $13M in PPP loans

By Peter Romeo on May 05, 2020

Famous Dave's received $7.2 million, and sister concept Granite City obtained $5.8 million.

Fertitta bags another: 3-unit Cadillac Ranch, for $7.5M

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 24, 2020

The offer marks the billionaire’s second bid for a restaurant brand in roughly a week.

Famous Dave’s parent to buy Granite City

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

The acquisition will add two more concepts to BBQ Holdings’ rapidly expanding portfolio.

Famous Dave’s parent gets a new CFO

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 10, 2020

Jim Gilbertson spent seven years in the same capacity for Granite City.

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