Biggest name in Minnesota barbecue, Famous Dave's, is bought by Canadian firm for 0M

Minnesota's most famous barbecue chain is going Canadian. Montreal-based MTY Food Group Inc. is buying the company that owns the Famous Dave's barb...

August 11, 2022
5:22 AM

Minnesota's most famous barbecue chain is going Canadian. Montreal-based MTY Food Group Inc. is buying the company that owns the Famous Dave's barbecue chain in a $200 million deal announced Tuesday. BBQ Holdings Chief Executive Jeff Crivello said the Minnetonka corporate office and its 75 employees will remain and he expects to stay on in his role. Founder "Famous Dave" Anderson remains a consultant. In an interview Tuesday, he said the chain's St. Louis-style spareribs and Texas beef brisket will remain true to his recipes.

Gita Sitaramiah