Press and Awards
Our brands have received praise and recognition in a number of publications and contests.
Old Carolina
The USA's Best Barbecue Chains
USA TODAY
Growth Chains: Old Carolina Barbecue Company
Nation's Restaurant News
Bona-Fide Barbecue
Meat & Poultry Magazine
Smoke the Burger Joint
National Hamburger Festival Winners
2017 - Best Creative Toppings - San Jose Banh Mi
2016 - Best Veggie Burger - Virginia Beach Veggie
2015 - Best Creative Toppings - Gilroy 5 Cheese & Garlic Burger
2014 - Best Creative Toppings - Dirty Vegas
2013 - Best Creative Toppings - Texas Triple Jay Burger
12 Burger Joints In Ohio That’ll Make Your Taste Buds Go CRAZY
Only in Ohio, May 14, 2015
Feeding the Fracking Boom
Nation's Restaurant News by Mark Brandau
Restaurant review: Smoke delivers heavenly hamburgers
Canton Repository by Dan Kane December 25, 2013