Genghis Grill
American fast casual restaurant chain
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Genghis Grill is an American fast casual restaurant chain. Founded in 1998, it specializes in Mongolian barbecue-style stir-fry.[1] It is headquartered in Irving, Texas.[2] The chain is a subsidiary of the Illinois-based Craveworthy Brands.[3]
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| Company type | LLC |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fast casual restaurants |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Jeff Sinelli |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Gregg Majewski (CEO) |
| Parent | Craveworthy Brands |
| Website | www |
History
Jeff Sinelli founded the concept in 1998, after acquiring the goodwill of a defunct Dallas Mongolian barbecue restaurant and rebranding it as Genghis Grill.[1]
In 2004, Al Bhakta and partners in the Chalak Group purchased the company from the original franchisor.[4]
In 2017, Mongolian Concepts was formed to bring together Genghis Grill, bd's Mongolian Grill, and Flat Top Grill under one parent company.[5] Nation's Restaurant News reported former Jimmy John's executive Gregg Majewski was named chief executive of Mongolian Concepts in 2021.[6]
In 2023, Craveworthy Brands announced the acquisition of Mongolian Concepts and its brands, including Genghis Grill; Majewski remained CEO.[3][7]
Operations
Nation's Restaurant News, citing Technomic Ignite data, reported that Genghis Grill ended 2024 with 22 locations, a 35.3% decrease from 2023.[8]
The company's website lists locations in New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia. It is one of the restaurants at Tempe Marketplace in Tempe, Arizona.[9]