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K-BOB'S
Franchise
Industry Restaurants
Founded Clovis, New Mexico (1966; 59 years ago (1966))
Founder Gabreil E. Parson and Jo Ann Parson Bowen
Headquarters ,
Number of locations
10
Area served
New Mexico
Texas
Products Steaks, Chicken, Catfish, Vegetables, Salad, Desserts
Owner Edward Roy Tinsley IV
Morgan Booth
Parent K-BOB'S Steakhouse Holding Company LLC
K-Bobs, Raton, NM IMG 5000
The K-Bob's restaurant in Raton, New Mexico.

K-BOB'S is a well-known restaurant chain. It serves yummy food like steaks, chicken, and salads. You can find K-BOB'S restaurants mainly in Texas and New Mexico. It used to have locations in Colorado too.

The very first K-BOB'S restaurant opened its doors in 1966. It was started by a person named Gabe E. Parson. This first restaurant was in Clovis, New Mexico.

K-BOB'S History

K-BOB'S has been around for a long time. It started in 1966 in New Mexico. The founder, Gabe E. Parson, wanted to create a great place for people to eat.

Changes in Ownership

In 1989, the company faced some tough times. It needed to reorganize its business. This process is called "Chapter 11 bankruptcy." It helps a company get back on track.

By 1991, K-BOB'S had new owners. Edward Tinsley III took over the company. He moved the main office to Albuquerque. Later, it moved again to Santa Fe.

In 2015, Edward Tinsley III sold the company. His son, Edward R. Tinsley IV, and his son-in-law, Morgan Booth, bought it. They now run K-BOB'S from their main office in Houston. Edward Tinsley III still owns four K-BOB'S restaurants as a franchisee.

What K-BOB'S Serves

K-BOB'S is famous for its delicious steaks. But they offer much more than just steaks!

Menu Favorites

You can find many tasty options on the K-BOB'S menu. They have juicy steaks, grilled chicken, and even catfish.

They also serve fresh salads. You can build your own salad at their salad bar. Don't forget to try their yummy desserts too!

Where to Find K-BOB'S

Today, K-BOB'S has 10 restaurant locations. Most of them are in the southwestern United States.

Restaurant Locations

You can visit K-BOB'S restaurants in New Mexico. They are also popular in many parts of Texas.

K-Bob's of Lamesa, TX IMG 1491
K-Bob's Steakhouse in Lamesa, Texas.
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