Genghis Grill

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Genghis Grill
Company typeLLC
IndustryFast casual restaurants
Founded1998
FounderJeff Sinelli
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
,
United States
Key people
Gregg Majewski (CEO)
Parent Craveworthy Brands
Website www.genghisgrill.com

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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History

A Genghis Grill franchise in Fairfax County, Virginia Genghis Grill, Festival at Manchester Lakes.jpg
A Genghis Grill franchise in Fairfax County, Virginia

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. [9]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Building an empire". Restaurant Hospitality. September 1, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Genghis Grill". Entrepreneur. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Kelso, Alicia (April 12, 2023). "Craveworthy Brands acquires Mongolian Concepts". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Al Bhakta used brave tactics to stir the pot at Genghis Grill". SBN. August 27, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Mongolian Concepts Appoints T3 as New Agency Partner". PR Newswire. October 18, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ Petre, Holly (September 9, 2021). "Former Jimmy John's CEO Gregg Majewski named chief executive of Mongolian Concepts". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Craveworthy Brands to Acquire Mongolian Concepts". Craveworthy Brands. April 11, 2023. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  8. ↑ Kelso, Alicia (September 21, 2025). "Craveworthy Brands' Hot Chicken Takeover closes all locations". Nation's Restaurant News. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  9. ↑ "All Locations". Genghis Grill. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
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