BBQ, 3 Consecutive Years as the Fastest Growing Brand in the US

Genesis BBQ Group announced on the 28th that it ranked 7th in the 'Fastest Growing Restaurant Brands in the U.S.' recently released by the global foodservice industry magazine 'Nations Restaurant News.'

BBQ ranked 7th in the 'Fastest Growing Restaurant Brands in the U.S.' recently announced by the global dining industry magazine Nations Restaurant News. The photo is a screenshot from the Nations Restaurant News website. [Photo by BBQ]

According to BBQ, Nations Restaurant News, first published in 1956, is a specialized magazine that delivers professional information about the foodservice industry to industry workers and experts, boasting numerous subscribers and credibility. Every year, it selects 25 restaurant brands based on criteria such as the number of stores, sales, and sales per store compared to the previous year.

BBQ has been listed for three consecutive years, ranking 5th in 2021, 2nd last year, and 7th this year.

In the 'Top 500 Brands' ranking, which selects the most influential restaurant brands, it rose 63 places from 333rd last year to 270th.

BBQ entered the U.S. market starting with its first store in Manhattan in 2006 and currently operates about 250 stores across 25 of the 50 states in the U.S.