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Famous Dave'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.

Operations

Famous Dave’s downsizes in a new tech-studded prototype

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 20, 2019

The store is less than half the size of a traditional unit, with an emphasis on the bar and off-premise business.

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