BBQ Holdings, LLC is a multi-brand restaurant company that owns, operates, and franchises various dining concepts, including Famous Dave's, Village Inn, Granite City Food and Brewery, and Barrio Queen. The company brings together differentiated restaurant brands to support their long-term growth and portfolio diversification.
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BBQ Holding, LLC is a restaurants company headquartered in United States. Its most recent funding round raised $15M in September 2025. Xcout tracks 1 named person at BBQ Holding, LLC, including Stephen Lebowitz (Executive Officer).
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEC Form D filing | $15M | — |
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