Carrows facts for kids
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| Restaurants | |
| Industry | Restaurants, Casual Dining |
| Founded | 1970 as Carrows Hickory Chip Restaurant |
| Founder | David G. Nancarrow |
| Parent | Shari's Management Corporation |
Carrows is a chain of restaurants in California, United States. These restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Carrows is part of a larger company called Shari's Cafe & Pies. As of May 2022, there are 3 Carrows restaurants operating.
What is Carrows?
Carrows restaurants are known for their "casual dining" style. This means they are relaxed places where families and friends can enjoy a meal. They offer a variety of food, from breakfast items like pancakes to dinner dishes.
How Carrows Started
Carrows was founded by a person named David G. Nancarrow. He opened the first restaurant in 1970. It was located in Santa Clara, California. The first restaurant was called the "Carrows Hickory Chip Restaurant."
Changes in Ownership
Over the years, Carrows has been owned by several different companies.
- In 1996, Carrows and its sister restaurant chain, Coco's Bakery Restaurants, were bought by Advantica Restaurant Group.
- Then, in 2002, Catalina Restaurant Group, Inc. took over both chains.
- In 2006, a Japanese company called Zensho Co., Ltd. bought Catalina Restaurant Group. Zensho Co., Ltd. had already been running Coco's restaurants in Japan for many years.
- Later, in 2015, Food Management Partners became the new owner of Catalina Restaurant Group, which included Carrows and Coco's.
- Finally, in September 2018, Shari's Cafe & Pies took ownership of both Carrows and Coco's. This is why Carrows is now a part of Shari's Management Corporation.
Who Carrows Competes With
In California, Carrows and Coco's Bakery often compete with other similar restaurant chains. These include Marie Callender's and Bakers Square restaurants. They all offer similar types of casual dining experiences.
