Johnny Carino's facts for kids
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| Wholly owned subsidiary | |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Genre | Casual dining |
| Founded | Austin, Texas, 1992 |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas |
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Number of locations
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26 (March 16, 2025) |
| Parent | Fired Up Restaurant Concepts. |
Johnny Carino's is a chain of Italian-style restaurants in the United States. These are "casual dining" places, meaning they are relaxed and friendly. They are a good spot for families and friends to enjoy a meal. The company's main office is in Austin, Texas. Fired Up, Inc. owns Johnny Carino's. This company was started in 1997 by Norman Abdallah and Creed Ford III.
How Johnny Carino's Started
Before it became Johnny Carino's, the restaurant chain was called Spageddies. It was first started in 1992 by a company named Brinker International. Then, in 1997, Fired Up, Inc. bought Spageddies. After that, they changed the name to Johnny Carino's.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, Johnny Carino's has faced some challenges. The company had financial difficulties in 2014 and again in 2016. Because of these challenges, many Johnny Carino's restaurants had to close down. At one point, there were more than 170 locations across the United States. However, as of March 16, 2025, there are 26 Johnny Carino's restaurants still open.
