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How Mighty Quinn’s menus authentic barbecue in an urban fast-casual setting

Christos Gourmos and his partners created a successful model to feed city dwellers’ barbecue cravings.

It’s not easy to offer authentic pit-smoked barbecue in New York City and other urban centers, but Mighty Quinn’s has found a winning formula. During the last year, the restaurants did a brisk off-premise business, and are especially busy when events like the Super Bowl are on the calendar. Listen as co-founder Christos Gourmos talks about how Mighty Quinn’s differentiates its menu with low-and-slow cooking technique and inspired side dishes, and how he is positioning the fast casual for growth.

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