Texas Restaurant Association CEO, Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D. recently sat down with our own Gregg Majewski for a fascinating conversation on the current state of the restaurant industry and where it might be heading next. You can catch the full conversation on #RoomForSeconds which is available now on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! #podcast #technology #restaurants #hospitality
Craveworthy Brands
Restaurants
South Elgin, IL 5,308 followers
Growing a diverse portfolio of brands into an unbeatable proposition for consumers and prospective franchisees.
About us
Craveworthy Brands was founded in 2022 to invigorate and supercharge legacy brands while nurturing and growing emerging brands. With an industry facing unique disruptions, our founder saw a chance to build a restaurant company that could be genuinely different in our industry. Our goal at is to bring together diverse, but complementary, brands that will make them stronger than they would be on their own. Community Our family of brands have a common theme and succeed in the goal of creating craveworthy food and exceptional guest experiences. All of our brands are active members in our communities and strive to give back every chance we get. Opportunity We are grateful for the opportunity to provide people with their first jobs or the next step in their careers, helping them learn develop the skills necessary to achieve greater success. We know that every restaurant is only as good as the people you hire and develop, and the food you serve, so we take great pride in developing our people to be rockstars. Support We are building an organization with a shared cultural foundation that creates craveworthy experiences. We are creating a best-in-class support center with a suite of shared services to enable efficient operations and drive competitive advantage for our brands. Each brand will maintain its distinct identity while committing to building a shared culture and collectively, a winning team. Collaboration We aim to turn the restaurant industry upside down by being disruptors and creators. We leverage all brand’s strengths to drive success and we think differently about rewarding our guests, team, and investors. Our leadership fosters collaboration with our team, franchises, and key stakeholders. Our goal is to create truly unique and craveworthy experiences every day, every shift and at every turn. 🔥 7 unique, diverse and craveworthy casual concepts. 🔥 14 States 🔥 125 units nationwide 🔥 Franchise opportunities available now
- Website
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Http://www.craveworthybrands.com
External link for Craveworthy Brands
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- South Elgin, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2022
- Specialties
- Restaurants, Franchise, and Acquisitions
Locations
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Primary
755 Schneider Drive
South Elgin, IL 60177, US
Employees at Craveworthy Brands
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Justin M. Egan
Co-Founder of Wing It On! 🍗 | Vice President Marketing - Franchise Development, Craveworthy Brands | Self-Starter | Entrepreneur | Leader in B2B…
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Matt Ensero
Craveworthy Brands - Brand President l Wing It On! - Founder
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Neil Quinn
Chief Financial Officer at Craveworthy Brands & Mongolian Concepts Restaurant Group
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Gregg Majewski
Founder & CEO of Craveworthy Brands | Top 25 Fast Casual Executive | Franchise Development Visionary | Expert in Restaurant Innovation | Future of…
Updates
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Educators deserve all the love, especially for World Teachers' Day! 🍎 Craveworthy Brands is showing our appreciation for teachers with a special discount at participating The Budlong Southern Chicken, Flat Top Grill, BD's Mongolian Grill, Krafted Burger Bar + Tap and Genghis Grill locations now through Monday, October 7 with 25 percent off dine-in tabs and catering orders with a valid faculty I.D. It’s our way of saying thank you for all the hard work you do. Huge thank you to WGN Radio AM 720 for highlighting how we’re giving back to our local communities. Teachers, this weekend is for you—enjoy some well-deserved, delicious meals! #CraveworthyBrands #TeacherAppreciation #WGN #Thankyouteachers #Teachers #WorldTeachersDay #Foodnews #Fooddeals
WGN Radio: Craveworthy Shows Teacher Appreciation with Special Discount at Participating Restaurants
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Craveworthy Brands is always looking to push the envelope with bold and craveable menu items among our brands. That’s why we’re excited to announce The Budlong Southern Chicken’s new Pumpkin Spice Chicken n’ Waffles limited-time offering in partnership with our friends at Evergreen! This unique fall treat brings together hot chicken tenders and protein-packed Pumpkin Spice Pie Waffles for a fresh twist on a beloved Southern dish. “This collaboration is a perfect blend of culinary creativity, backed by beloved seasonal flavors and our favorite Southern comfort foods. That’s what we do best," said SVP of Operations Kristin Albert. The seasonal LTO will be available through November 30 at The Budlong locations in Chicago. Read more below! #Pumpkinspice #Southerndishes #CraveworthyBrands #Culinaryinnovations #EatEvergreen #Restaurantnews #Falldishes #Fall #PSL #Limitedtimeoffering #LTO #Seasonal
Fall has officially entered the chat at The Budlong Southern Chicken! 🍂 Starting today, enjoy a nostalgic Southern classic with a unique twist on your favorite seasonal flavors...Pumpkin Spice Chicken n’ Waffles! 🍗🧇 In our first-ever partnership with beloved, healthy waffle brand Evergreen, we’re bringing you a one-of-a-kind limited-time offering, featuring crispy and saucy hot chicken tenders paired with Pumpkin Spice Pie Waffles and a sweet honey drizzle. Available at all our Chicagoland locations through November 30 or until supplies last. Dine in with us or get it H-O-T-T-O-G-O! More details on the LTO and a surprise giveaway below! #Pumpkindpice #Fallflavors #Southerndishes #TheBudlongSouthernChicken #EatEvergreen #Restaurantnews #Falldishes #Fall #PSL #PSLseason #Chicken #Hotchicken #Chickennwaffles #Nostalgia
The Budlong Partners with Evergreen to Create a One-of-a-Kind Pumpkin Spice Chicken n’ Waffles LTO
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We're proud to share that our very own Gregg Majewski has been named one of the Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering for 2024 by Fast Casual and Lunchbox! This inaugural list recognizes the trailblazers reshaping the catering landscape, driving innovation, growth and delivering a best-in-class dining experience. We believe in pushing the boundaries and delivering exceptional catering opportunities, and this honor not only reflects Majewski’s forward-thinking vision but the entire team's hard work to propel Craveworthy Brands to new heights. Read more about this achievement below! #Catering #CraveworthyBrands #FastCasual #Restaurants #Award #Hospitality #Hospitalityaward #MoversandShakers #Bestincatering
Congratulations to Gregg Majewski, CEO & Founder at Craveworthy Brands, for being named as one of the Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2024. Learn more at https://ow.ly/kXRX50Tpy5m Presented by Fast Casual and Lunchbox.
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At Craveworthy Brands, we believe that educators are the foundation of our future. From October 1-7, our brands are showing appreciation in honor of World Teacher Day. Hot Chicken Takeover is offering local schools 25 percent of all catering orders with a $75.00 minimum. The Budlong Southern Chicken, BD's Mongolian Grill, Genghis Grill, Flat Top Grill and Krafted Burger Bar + Tap are offering 25 percent off dine-in and catering orders with a teacher or faculty I.D. at participating locations. We’re proud to give back to teachers across the U.S. for all their hard work and dedication! ❤️📚 #Teacherappreciation #CraveworthyBrands #Foodpromo #Cateringspecial #Teachers #WorldTeacherDay #Foodnews #Restaurantnews
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Catch the latest episode of #RoomForSeconds with Gregg Majewski featuring Bite CEO, Brandon Barton. This special episode was recorded live in #LasVegas at the annual Big Chicken conference. The two discussed everything from the Big Chicken secret menu inspired by Shaquille O'Neal to some of the must-have technologies that new restaurant operators should consider. This is one you don't want to miss! Be sure to subscribe to Room For Seconds on YouTube and everywhere you listen to podcasts! #restaurants #franchise #podcast #bigchicken #shaq
Brandon Barton: Exploring the Future of Restaurant Technology
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As restaurants adopt new technologies—QR codes, self-service kiosks and even robot servers—it’s clear that innovation is reshaping the industry. At Craveworthy Brands, we're embracing these innovations BUT we continue to believe that the true essence of a great dining experience still comes from human connection. While tech improves speed, accuracy and convenience, it’s our team members who provide the warmth and personalization that turn meals into memorable experiences. Both have a place in dining, and together, they create the perfect blend that keeps guests coming back for more. What do you think? Read more at Restaurant Technology News! #CraveworthyBrands #Restaurants #Restaurantbrands #Dining #RestaurantTech #Hospitality #Humanconnection #Cuttingedgetech #Humaninteraction
Restaurant Technology News: Why Tech-Savvy Restaurants Shouldn’t Forget Human Touch
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Our CEO and Founder Gregg Majewski recently attended Prosper Forum's latest conference in Florida and was featured on the Savor.fm's "Fast Casual Nation" podcast, where he dives into the evolving fast casual space and the journey behind Craveworthy Brands. The conversation was a meaningful reflection on what drives us most —empowering operators and creating brands with purpose and sustainability at their core. Thank you to the Savor team and industry professionals who could join us to bring this discussion to life. It’s moments like these that remind us why we’re passionate about what we do! Listen in below! #CraveworthyBrands #Fastcasual #Restaurants #Hospitality #Restaurantbrands #Podcast #Restaurantpodcast #Restaurantnews #Fastcasualnews
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We’re proud to share that Dirty Dough will finally be a fully owned subsidy of Craveworthy Brands this fall. This signifcant step will create an even brighter future for the up-and-coming dessert brand. “This two million dollar investment is a testament to the belief that investors have in the future of Dirty Dough. With our support, the concept is fully equipped to scale rapidly, innovate in the marketplace and create unparalleled experiences for our customers," said CEO and Founder of Craveworthy Brands, Gregg Majewski. We’re looking forward to continue building on this momentum and taking Dirty Dough to new heights. Read more below! #CraveworthyBrands #Restaurant #Restaurantindustry #Cookiebrand #Cookieconcept #Acquisition #Franchising #Franchisebrand #Dessertconcept
We're beyond excited to share that Dirty Dough will fully be part of the Craveworthy Brands family! The news of the recent investment will help us accelerate our thriving nationwide expansion while continuing to innovate and serve up the stuffed, decadent cookies you all love. Joining Craveworthy's restaurant portfolio has already opened new doors for the brand, and now with this additional capital, operational support and amazing franchise partners, we’re ready to take Dirty Dough to the next level! Learn more about this amazing milestone at Nation's Restaurant News: https://lnkd.in/gQQKGJJ6 #DirtyDough #Restaurant #Cookies #Stuffedcookies #Acquisition #Restaurantnews #Dessert #Dessertconcept #CookieFranchise #Cookiebrand
Dirty Dough secures $2 million in funding ahead of Craveworthy Brands acquisition
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In this special episode of #RoomForSeconds, host and Craveworthy Brands CEO Gregg Majewski introduces a guest who has played a pivotal role in shaping his career and life. With over 27 years of friendship and mentorship tracing back to their days working together at Jimmy John's, Bob Norman was instrumental in our own founders' growth as an operator. #restaurants #franchise #mentor #leader #technology #newsletter #podcast
Gregg Majewski discusses Leadership with his Mentor and Good Friend Bob Norman of PDQ Food Services
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