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Famous Dave's

Operations

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.

Financing

Famous Dave's to co-brand with Johnny Carino's

 By Peter Romeo on Oct. 09, 2020

Carino's units will also serve as ghost kitchens for the barbecue brand.

Operations

Famous Dave's pairs up with a Texas T-Bone

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 08, 2020

A single restaurant in Colorado features the menus of both brands.

Operations

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.

Operations

Amid pandemic, ghost kitchens get even hotter

By Heather Lalley on May 15, 2020

Gaining popularity pre-coronavirus, virtual kitchens are seeing increased interest as operators look to make up for lost dine-in revenue.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Food

Full-service chains scratch their way into the chicken wars

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 13, 2020

Casual- and family-dining chains are adding premium fried items as new lures, mindful of how well sandwiches have worked for Popeyes and Chick-fil-A.

Emerging Brands

Famous Dave’s parent puts a spotlight on another BBQ star

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 10, 2020

The barbecue company plans to open restaurants affiliated with the next generation of sauce-slathering stars, beginning with Clark Crew BBQ.

Financing

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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