Top 25 Barbecue restaurants based in the United States

“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.”

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

“Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.”

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

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

“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…”

“We're meat people.”

“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.”

“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…”

“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…”

“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…”

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

“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…”

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

“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…”

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

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

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

“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…”

“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.”

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

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