After being acquired by a New York-based principal investment firm, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is getting ready to open a new location in Fort Mill.
The new 703-square-foot space has a targeted opening date set for late 2024, according to Charlotte Business Journal. Firebirds has 56 locations across 20 states, with the closest in StoneCrest at Piper Glen, SouthPark, Huntersville, and Northlake Mall. Garnett Station Partners acquired the brand in March of this year and will continue accelerating growth and development. Firebirds will be located at Mills Crossing, an 11,122-square-foot center in Fort Mill, along with a new Biscuit Belly.
“We are incredibly proud of the brand that Firebirds is today and are thrilled to work in partnership with Garnett Station as we enter this next chapter,” Steve Kislow, CEO of Firebirds, said in a press release. “Through our bold menu offerings and customer-oriented approach, Firebirds has become a neighborhood staple in each of the local communities we operate in. We are confident that Firebirds will continue its impressive trajectory of growth while delivering the best possible dining experience for our guests.”
The polished casual American restaurant was founded in 2000 in Charlotte, offering guests a unique dining experience and bold menu offerings featuring its signature wood-burning grill. Signature menu items include hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood seared over locally sourced hickory, oak, or pecan wood. Customers can expect an inviting dining room, a patio with seasonal comforts, and an award-winning firebar.
“Firebirds has found tremendous success over the past 20 years through the power of its concept, the passion of its team, and the loyalty of its guests, contributing to its consistent industry outperformance from both an average unit volume and same-store traffic perspective,” Matt Perelman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Garnett Station, said in a press release. “We look forward to working closely with Steve and the entire management team to support and accelerate the brand’s long-term growth.”
