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Denver BBQ chain opens second location near University of Denver

Original headline: “$5M Tennyson BBQ joint fires up second location near DU”

Why this matters

Tennyson BBQ, backed by $5M in investment, is expanding from its original location to a second spot near the University of Denver. The new location keeps the core menu but adds higher-margin items like brisket burgers and tomahawk steaks, a classic second-location play to test premium pricing with a new crowd. For indie operators in the Denver market, this signals continued appetite for polished casual BBQ concepts and rising competition for the lunch and dinner trade near DU.

What to do

Check your nearest competitor openings within a two-mile radius and reprice or reposition one anchor menu item before the new location's opening buzz peaks.

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Published Fri, 08 May 2026 07:07:57 GMT