According to a plan review recently filed with the city of Lakeland, a Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is set to open in the Town & Country Center located at 2250 Griffin Rd. However, franchisee Tyler Hudson says that the opening date is “still far out,” and declined to comment further.
Founded just four years ago by Samantha and Sal Rincione, Crave has rapidly expanded, with locations open or coming soon in 18 states including Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida, and Colorado, as well as a fleet of food trucks that operate in Georgia, California, North Carolina, and Illinois. Ultimately, expansion plans call for 100 units over the next three to five years with “no less than 20 trucks on the road.”
The restaurant describes itself as having “fun plays on classic BBQ dishes such as BBQ tacos, or Mac N Brisket sandwiches.” Likewise, Crave locations typically have “anywhere from 18-32 taps which include local craft beers and wine and sometimes mixed drinks too.”
