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Famous Dave's

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MTY Food Group completes purchase of Famous Dave's owner

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 28, 2022

Montreal-based MTY adds BBQ Holdings' nine concepts to its collection in a deal valued at $200 million.

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Famous Dave’s is getting a new owner, but strategy won’t change

 By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 10, 2022

With its vast family of brands, MTY Food Group could be an ideal partner for BBQ Holdings’ unique approach to growth.

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Papa Murphy’s owner to acquire Famous Dave’s parent for $200M

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2022

MTY Food Group, which also owns Pinkberry and Cold Stone Creamery, among many others, will buy BBQ Holdings for $17.25 per share.

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Greene Turtle acquires Clark Crew BBQ--and a new parent

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2022

The two brands are becoming part of a new holding company that's looking to find young growth chains.

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Famous Dave's parent to acquire 7-unit Barrio Queen for $28M

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 14, 2022

The company continued its buying spree with the Phoenix-based Mexican chain and also added three bars, bringing its portfolio to eight concepts.

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In Barrio Queen, Famous Dave’s parent finds growth concept it’s been looking for

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 14, 2022

BBQ Holdings plans to fuel the chain's expansion through franchising. It’s also getting into the bar business with the purchase of three bar and grills.

Operations

Famous Dave’s opens first drive-thru location

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 07, 2022

The new restaurant in Salt Lake City is part of the chain's push into limited service, which CEO Jeff Crivello views as the future of the brand.

Leadership

For Famous Dave Anderson, adversity definitely had its advantages

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 02, 2021

The founder of the barbecue chain that bears his name had little going for him as a youngster. And that, he says, was what likely gave him an edge.

Operations

What will Famous Dave’s parent do with all those brands?

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 11, 2021

BBQ Holdings has added five concepts and hundreds of locations since last March—and each one has its purpose, said CEO Jeff Crivello.

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Famous Dave's parent won't revive newly acquired buffet chains

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 06, 2021

BBQ Holdings will focus on the five-unit Tahoe Joe's chain it won at auction, rendering Old Country Buffet and its sister brands dead for now.

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