Bob Evans

Bob Evans Restaurants was founded in 1948 by Bob Evans himself in New Albany, Ohio, as a family-dining restaurant with a country-home theme. Evans came up with the idea while packaging sausage at his farm and selling it to neighbors. When it became popular, Evans created Bob Evans Farms Inc. in 1953, which turned into Bob Evans Sausage and was run by his brother-in-law until his death in 2000.

The first restaurant on the farm was created in 1962 and called “The Sausage Shop.” At that time the company operated both a restaurant business and a meat distribution plant. In 2017, the two brands began their separation with the sale of Bob Evans Restaurants to Golden Gate Capital, while Bob Evans Farms remained with the previous owners.

Family-dining Bob Evans Restaurants are known for country-style foods and baked goods.

Currently, Bob Evans Farms CEO Saed Mohseni also serves as president of Bob Evans Restaurants.

Key Data: Bob Evans

Headquarters: New Albany, Ohio

Segment: Midscale Dining

Restaurant Segment: FSR Midscale

Number of US Locations: 445

2020 Sales: $766.8 million

Annual Growth

Source: Datassential Firefly 500

CEO: Saed Mohseni

Parent: Golden Gate Capital