Jim N Nick’s Barbeque

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q is a Southern barbecue restaurant group that has built its reputation on authentic, made-from-scratch cooking and a strong sense of hospitality. The company was founded in 1985 by Jim Pihakis and his son Nick in Birmingham, Alabama, starting as a single neighborhood barbecue spot dedicated to traditional recipes and quality ingredients. Over the past forty years, Jim 'N Nick's has steadily expanded its presence, especially in the Southeast, while staying true to its roots in slow-smoked meats and scratch-made sides, including its well-known cheese biscuits.

As of November 2025, Jim 'N Nick's operates 37 company-owned restaurants across seven states: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, and Colorado. The brand does not franchise, maintaining full control over operations and consistency across locations. Since being acquired by Roark Capital Group in 2017, Jim 'N Nick's has accelerated its growth, focusing on both new ground-up projects and conversions of existing restaurant spaces. In recent years, the company has opened new locations in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida, with additional markets under review for future expansion.

Jim 'N Nick's has evolved its restaurant formats to meet changing consumer preferences, shifting from a traditional full-service model to a fast-casual approach in many locations. This transition has enabled the brand to serve a broader customer base and operate more efficiently, including the addition of drive-thru capabilities in select sites. The company actively seeks locations in high-growth suburban and urban areas, with a preference for freestanding buildings and endcap spaces.

With a proven track record, a loyal customer following, and a flexible approach to site selection, Jim 'N Nick's continues to be a prominent and credible tenant for retail and mixed-use developments throughout the Southeast and select national markets. Its steady expansion and adaptability over the past five years underscore the brand’s ongoing relevance and growth posture in the competitive restaurant landscape.