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Top 25 Barbecue restaurant chains based in the United States

RevenueBase identified 1,612 company matches for barbecue restaurant chains associated with the United States as of November 2026 and tracks 47,373 professional contacts across them, including 3,497 with verified work emails. Dallas is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for barbecue restaurant chains associated with the United States, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026.

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1,612Companies
47,373Contacts tracked
3,497Verified emails
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The 25 largest barbecue restaurant chains based in the United States

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 1,612 company matches for barbecue restaurant chains based in the United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#CompanyRevenueBase SmartSearchHeadquartersEmployeesContacts
1Exact matchLouisville, KY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+19,839 contacts →

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“It all began on February 17, 1993, when after years of dreaming, planning, and hard, hard work, Kent Taylor opened the first Texas Roadhouse in Clarksville, Indiana.”

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2Exact matchGlen Burnie, MD, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0001,571 contacts →

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“MISSION BBQ opened for business on September 11, 2011, the tenth anniversary of the day our world changed forever.”

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3Exact matchHopkins, MN, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,0001,558 contacts →

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“Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.”

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4Exact matchDallas, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0001,257 contacts →

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“Dickey's Barbecue Pit, the world’s largest and fastest growing barbecue franchise was founded in 1941 by Travis Dickey.”

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5Exact matchWinter Park, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0001,243 contacts →

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“With nearly 100 locations throughout the southeast, Sonny’s BBQ® is one of the largest and most popular barbecue restaurant companies in the country.”

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6Exact matchPlantation, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000918 contacts →

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“We're meat people.”

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7Exact matchBirmingham, AL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000895 contacts →

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“Jim ‘N Nick’s started cooking pork “low and slow” in 1985 when Nick, along with his dad Jim, reclaimed an old pizza parlour on Clairmont Avenue in Birmingham, AL where they opened…”

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8Exact matchSan Antonio, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000794 contacts →

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“Bill Miller Bar-B-Q is a family restaurant In 1950, on a $500 loan from his father, Bill Miller opened a small poultry and egg business.”

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9Exact matchDublin, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000639 contacts →

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“Born from a love of authentic barbeque and the joy of sharing it, City Barbeque has been serving the flavor of America since Founded by Kansas farm kid Rick Malir in a converted…”

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10Exact matchSignal Hill, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000433 contacts →

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“Picking up culinary inspiration from some of the best barbeque shacks in the South, we developed a thriving concept around "Serving the Best Bar-B-Que with the Finest Southern…”

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11Exact matchEagle, AL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000314 contacts →

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“Recognized with many awards, Moe’s Original BBQ has been named in the Top 10 BBQ Chains in America by USA Today and The Daily Meal, one of the fastest growing, emerging restaurant…”

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12Exact matchRaleigh, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000283 contacts →

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“Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q has a 50-year history in serving the finest fried chicken and Eastern North Carolina-style BBQ.”

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13Exact matchSyracuse, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000227 contacts →

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“Since 1988, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que (Dino BBQ) has been serving up mouth-watering food and serious suds to thousands of hungry diners craving some of the most authentic Southern…”

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14Exact matchLewisville, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202651-200203 contacts →

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“Spring Creek Barbeque is a restaurants company based out of 571 E Round Grove Rd, Lewisville, Texas, United States.”

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15Exact matchTulsa, OK, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500178 contacts →

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“At Billy Sims BBQ, we’re committed to offering you and your family first-class food in a fun atmosphere that highlights the career triumphs of one of OU’s – and the nation’s – all…”

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16Exact matchWinter Park, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000174 contacts →

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“John Rivers never set out to create the most successful BBQ chain in Florida.”

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17Exact matchOverland Park, KS, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500162 contacts →

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“Jack Stack Barbecue is a nationally-recognized barbecue company with four Kansas City-area restaurants, Catering, Private Dining, and Nationwide Shipping.”

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18Exact matchFrederick, MD, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000157 contacts →

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“Based in Frederick, Md, Roy Rogers® is a chain of western-themed quick-service restaurants offering broad appeal across multiple dayparts and generations.”

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19Exact matchNew York, DC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000152 contacts →

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“For over 30 years, our family of restaurants has been offering an exciting and unique spectrum of dining concepts.”

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20Exact matchSan Diego, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500132 contacts →

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“Since 1998, BBQ lovers across San Diego County have turned to restaurateur Phil Pace to satisfy a singular craving: mesquite grilled baby back and beef ribs, chicken and…”

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21Exact matchDallas, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500131 contacts →

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“At Cowboy Chicken, we believe in bringing people together over good, honest food.”

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22Exact matchMcdonough, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000115 contacts →

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“Shane's Rib Shack is a true American rib shack, known for its slow-cooked ribs, hand-chopped barbecue chicken and pork, and many southern sides to compliment each plate.”

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23Exact matchChesterfield, MO, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000114 contacts →

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“The tradition began in September of 1996 when our first Bandana's BAR-B-Q opened in Arnold, Missouri.”

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24Exact matchMemphis, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000109 contacts →

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“Corky’s BBQ is cooked in the old fashioned southern tradition.”

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25Exact matchBirmingham, AL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-50097 contacts →

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“Since 1958, we've been serving the best bar-b-que ribs you could ever hope to eat!”

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Barbecue restaurant chains based in the United States at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026
7.4%Verified-email coverage
29.4Average contacts per company
11-50Median size (employees)
1.0%Largest-city concentration · Dallas
Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
639
11-50
740
51-200
135
201-500
36
501-1,000
14
1,001-5,000
15
5,001-10,000
4
10001+
2

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,612 companies.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source
The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies
Company records associated with the United States whose business descriptions match “barbecue restaurant chains” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview
The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality
RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking
Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification
Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 3,497 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh
This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “barbecue restaurant chains”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many barbecue restaurant chains are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,612 company matches for barbecue restaurant chains associated with the United States as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Texas Roadhouse tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most barbecue restaurant chains?

Dallas leads with 16 company records, followed by Houston (16) and New York (15).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 3,497 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 1,612 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.