Famous Dave's

Famous Dave's wants to put more restaurants under one roof

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 21, 2026

The casual-dining barbecue chain is co-branding with sister concepts Papa Murphy’s and Cold Stone Creamery with the goal of generating more sales from the same footprint.

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The owner of Papa Murphy's says consumers are getting more demanding

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 11, 2023

The CEO of MTY Food Group said customers expect more from their restaurants. But they’re not demanding more discounts yet.

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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.

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