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Mighty Quinn’s brings fast-casual barbecue to New York City boroughsMighty Quinn’s brings fast-casual barbecue to New York City boroughs

The second franchisee of the growing barbecue chain opened his first Mighty Quinn’s location in Forest Hills

Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

February 28, 2022

Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue — the New York City-based fast-casual barbecue chain — has begun to franchise, opening locations in new markets. Mighty Quinn’s newest franchisee, Michael Dolan, is a first-time restaurant owner and opened his first location in Forest Hills, Queens this month, with the eventual goal of bringing the menu of counter-service barbecue to four more locations in Queens.

“I was looking for something that isn’t burgers and fries because that market is saturated,” Dolan, who began his career in the financial sector told Nation’s Restaurant News. “It’s fast-casual but with different vibes.”

The corner restaurant, which takes over a neighborhood pub that closed during the pandemic, is a mix of fast-casual convenience (customers can walk up to the counter and order barbecue platters), in casual-dining atmosphere, with a bar serving a full menu of craft beers in partnership with Fifth Hammer Brewery and craft cocktails.

“Barbecue is not as well-represented in this neighborhood,” Dolan said, as he looks forward to opening more Mighty Quinn’s locations in the New York City area.

About the Author

Joanna Fantozzi

Joanna Fantozzi

Senior Editor

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her editorial coverage ranges from profiles of independent restaurants around the country to breaking news and insights into some of the biggest brands in food and beverage, including Starbucks, Domino’s, and Papa John’s.

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and creative writing from The College of New Jersey and a master’s degree in arts and culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Prior to joining Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018, she was a freelance food, culture, and lifestyle writer, and has previously held editorial positions at Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) and The Daily Meal. Joanna’s work can also be found in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, The New York Daily News, and Parents Magazine.

Her areas of expertise include restaurant industry news, restaurant operator solutions and innovations, and political/cultural issues.

Joanna Fantozzi has been a moderator and event facilitator at both Informa’s MUFSO and Restaurants Rise industry events.

Joanna Fantozzi’s experience:

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (August 2021-present)

Associate Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (July 2019-August 2021)

Assistant Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (Oct. 2018-July 2019)

Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter (Feb. 2018-Oct. 2018)

Food & Lifestyle Reporter, Insider (June 2017-Feb. 2018)

News Editor, The Daily Meal (Jan. 2014- June 2017)

Staff Reporter, Straus News (Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013)

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