Genghis Grill

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]

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 22locations, 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]

See also

• Mongolian barbecue