Bandana's Bar-B-Q
American barbecue restaurant chain known for Southern-style smoked BBQ.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Bandana's Bar-B-Q is an American barbecue restaurant chain. It was founded in July 1996 when the first location opened in Arnold, Missouri. The chain operates in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. It specializes in Southern-style BBQ, with meats seasoned with a dry rub and cooked sauceless over hardwoods, then hand-cut to order.
History
The tradition began in July of 1996 when the first Bandana's BAR-B-Q opened in Arnold, Missouri. The mission is to provide the best Southern Style BAR-B-Q with quick service in a friendly, family atmosphere. Meats are hand-rubbed with a special dry rub containing over a dozen herbs and spices, then smoked over hardwoods for 11 to 14 hours. The chain operates in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky.
- First Bandana's BAR-B-Q opened in Arnold, Missouri
Products and positioning
Southern Style Bar-B-Q
Southern Style BBQ – seasoned with a dry rub and cooked sauceless, then hand-cut to order straight from the smoker.
Bandana's Dry Rub
Special Bandana's Dry Rub contains over a dozen herbs and spices.
Flagship businesses
- Southern Style Bar-B-Q
- Bandana's Dry Rub
- smoked meats
Sources
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