-- Jason Ganahl is continuing to grow G-Que BBQ across Colorado through restaurant expansion, stadium foodservice locations, and a new opening in the Fort Collins metro area later this month. GQue Championship Barbeque is a privately held hospitality company founded in 2015 and based in Lone Tree, Colorado. The company’s recent activities have included store growth, the April release of Ganahl’s cookbook, A Mile Above the Rest, and new external recognition for customer experience.
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Ganahl built his business after competing in professional barbecue contests and earning several grand and reserve grand championships. He was named Team of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Barbecue Association and later inducted into that organization’s Hall of Fame. G-Que BBQ opened its first restaurant in 2015 and has since grown into a multi-location business with placements inside stadiums used by the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, and University of Colorado Buffs. Ganahl is also set to open another G-Que location inside Canvas Stadium on Colorado State's campus.
The business has paired that visibility with measurable growth. G-Que BBQ reports 25% year-over-year growth, more than 70,000 loyalty club members, and a YouTube channel with 109,000 subscribers. The same background states that the company hopes for another opening in the Denver market later this year.
Ganahl said the operating model still reflects the standards that shaped his time on the competition circuit. “We smoke our meats fresh each day. We cook the amount we think we will need, and when we sell out, we are done for the day.” That statement reflects a production model centered on same-day smoking and limited daily output.
Brisket remains the company’s best-selling item. The menu includes weekly specials, rotating wing flavors, full bar service in some restaurants, beer and wine across all locations, and homemade ice cream. Some restaurants also offer Que-Thru pickup lanes for online orders. G-Que is also known for offering $1 beer during happy hour.
A recent Global Recognition Award added another layer to Ganahl’s profile. The award cited G-Que BBQ for customer experience, pointing to guest satisfaction, service consistency across locations, and a values framework known as FIRE, which stands for Fun, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence. The write-up described Ganahl’s stated goal of giving guests “the best 20 minutes of their day” as a standard applied across the business rather than a marketing phrase. It also noted that G-Que’s review scores generally range from 4.6 to 4.8 stars across locations, with thousands of customer reviews supporting them.
Ganahl has described the business in service terms as much as food terms. “We give our guests the best 20 minutes of their day.” That quote aligns with a model built around everyday dining occasions, quick meals, and casual group gatherings. The recent award placed that service standard near the center of G-Que’s reputation, which helps explain why Ganahl’s story now extends beyond contest wins and restaurant openings alone.
The company’s specialties include BBQ, brisket, ribs, pork, turkey, chicken wings, sandwiches, homemade ice cream, catering, and fast casual restaurant service. G-Que employs around 200 people. G-Que BBQ has also appeared on Yelp’s Top 100 Barbecue Places in America and on Fast Casual’s Top 75 Fast Casual Brands in America during the past three years. Those milestones, together with restaurant openings, venue placements, and the new customer experience recognition, frame Ganahl’s current standing in Colorado hospitality.
About G-Que BBQ
G-Que BBQ is a Colorado barbecue company founded by Jason Ganahl, a championship pitmaster and hospitality entrepreneur. Known for same-day smoked meats, brisket, weekly specials, and stadium presence across Colorado, the brand has grown from a single restaurant into a multi-location business with a strong following in the Denver metro area and beyond. G-Que BBQ is continuing its expansion in Colorado with a planned April 23 grand opening in Timnath.
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Address: Lone Tree, CO
Website: https://gquebbq.com/
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