Mentor, OH Grand Opening on February 17

MISSION BBQ opened its 93^rd location in Mentor, OH on Monday, February 17. This location is the fourth in Ohio for the restaurant known for its traditional American BBQ with a hefty side of patriotism. The event began at 12 noon with the singing of Our National Anthem performed live by a local Uniformed American Hero. The ribbon cutting ceremony followed immediately afterwards. 

The Mentor opening is very personal and emotional for co-founder Steve Newton, born and raised in Columbus. He couldn’t be any prouder than to be bringing a fourth MISSION BBQ home to the Buckeye State. MISSION BBQ continues to expand throughout the eastern half of the United States with a targeted goal of 150 restaurants by the end of 2021.

As is tradition with the opening of every MISSION BBQ, the Mentor location hosted charity nights throughout the week leading up to the Grand Opening with all sales donated to organizations chosen by local fire and police departments in the Mentor Community, as well as the USO of Northern Ohio.

Firefighters Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only

Raising $714 for the Lake County Blue Coats

Police Officers Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only 

Raising $1499 for the Lake County Blue Coats

Military Appreciation Night - Open to the Public

Friday, February 14: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Raising $3087 for the USO of Northern Ohio 

MISSION BBQ is located at 7787 Reynolds Rd, Mentor, OH 44060

Merrillville, IN Grand Opening on January 13

MISSION BBQ opened its 91^st location in Merrillville, IN on Monday, January 13. The event began at 12 noon with the singing of Our National Anthem performed live by a local Uniformed American Hero. The ribbon cutting ceremony followed immediately afterwards. 

This location is the 4^th in Indiana for the restaurant known for its traditional American BBQ with a hefty side of patriotism. For co-founders Bill Kraus and Steve Newton, the opening of another Indiana location brings the growth of MISSION BBQ full circle. The restaurants will continue to expand throughout the eastern half of the United States with a targeted goal of 150 restaurants by the end of 2021.

As is tradition with the opening of every MISSION BBQ, the Merrillville location hosted charity nights throughout the week leading up to the Grand Opening with all sales donated to organizations chosen by local fire and police departments in the Merrillville Community, as well as the USO of Indiana.

Firefighters Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only

Raising $1486 for Supporting Heroes INC.

Police Officers Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only 

Raising $2809 for the Northwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (NILEA)

Military Appreciation Night - Open to the Public

Friday, January 10: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Raising $3280 for the USO of Indiana

MISSION BBQ is located at 2217 E 80^th Ave, Suite A Merrillville, IN 46410.

Fort Wayne, IN Grand Opening on January 13

MISSION BBQ opened its 90^th location in Fort Wayne, IN on Monday, January 13. The event began at 12 noon with the singing of Our National Anthem performed live by a local Uniformed American Hero. The ribbon cutting ceremony followed immediately afterwards. 

This location is the 3^rd in Indiana for the restaurant known for its traditional American BBQ with a hefty side of patriotism. For co-founders Bill Kraus and Steve Newton, the opening of another Indiana location brings the growth of MISSION BBQ full circle. The restaurants will continue to expand throughout the eastern half of the United States with a targeted goal of 150 restaurants by the end of 2021.

As is tradition with the opening of every MISSION BBQ, the Fort Wayne location hosted charity nights throughout the week leading up to the Grand Opening with all sales donated to organizations chosen by local fire and police departments in the Fort Wayne Community, as well as the USO of Indiana.

Firefighters Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only

Raising $2273 for the Great Lakes Burn Camp

Police Officers Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only 

Raising $1811 for the “Leaving a Living Legacy” Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14

Military Appreciation Night - Open to the Public

Friday, January 10: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Raising $3241 for the USO of Indiana

MISSION BBQ is located at 407 W Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

Midlothian, VA Grand Opening on December 16 

MISSION BBQ opened its 88^th location in Midlothian, VA on Monday, December 16. The event began at 12 noon with the singing of Our National Anthem performed live by a local Uniformed American Hero. The ribbon cutting ceremony followed immediately afterwards. 

This location is the 18^th in Virginia and the second location in Midlothian for the restaurant known for its traditional American BBQ with a hefty side of patriotism. For co-founders Bill Kraus and Steve Newton, the opening of another Virginia location brings the growth of MISSION BBQ full circle. The restaurants will continue to expand throughout the eastern half of the United States with current plans to end 2019 with over 90 units of operation. 

As is tradition with the opening of every MISSION BBQ, the Midlothian location hosted charity nights throughout the week leading up to the Grand Opening with all sales donated to organizations chosen by local fire and police departments in the Midlothian Community, as well as the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia. 

Firefighters Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only

Raising $3494 for the Chesterfield Professional Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation

Police Officers Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only 

Raising $2796 for the Chesterfield County Police Foundation

Military Appreciation Night - Open to the Public

Friday, December 13: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Raising $3151 for the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia

MISSION BBQ is located at 13439 Hull Street, Midlothian, VA 23112

MISSION BBQ in Springfield, PA Grand Opening on November 18

MISSION BBQ opened its 86^th location in Springfield, PA on Monday, November 18. The event began at 12 noon with the singing of Our National Anthem performed live by a local Uniformed American Hero. The ribbon cutting ceremony followed immediately afterwards. 

This location is the 11^th in Pennsylvania for the restaurant known for its traditional American BBQ with a hefty side of patriotism. For co-founders Bill Kraus and Steve Newton, the opening of another Pennsylvania location brings the growth of MISSION BBQ full circle. The restaurants will continue to expand throughout the eastern half of the United States with current plans to end 2019 with over 90 units of operation. 

As is tradition with the opening of every MISSION BBQ, the Springfield location hosted charity nights throughout the week leading up to the Grand Opening with all sales donated to organizations chosen by local fire and police departments in the Springfield Community, as well as the USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. 

Firefighters Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only

Raising $1717 for the Delco Fallen Firefighter and EMS Memorial.

Police Officers Friends and Family Night - Private Party - Invitation Only 

Raising $836 for the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Program.

Military Appreciation Night - Open to the Public

Friday, November 15: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Raising $2657 for the USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

MISSION BBQ is located at 1130 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064