It all started in 1973 when Roy Burns Sr. started off his small local business venture selling barbecue to the Acres Home community in Houston, Tx. Today, Burn's Original BBQ (and sister restaurant Burns Burger Shack) are Texas staples that people come from all over the world to taste. Due to the overwhelming love of Burns Original BBQ, people have demanded that the BBQ hotspot cater their events, big and small, and they have for years. The Burns family is committed to helping their community as they provide scholarships, free food, and host community events yearly.

Minority-owned Burns BBQ and Kroger have a long history of serving the community together. At the height of the pandemic, Burns was one of several locally-owned restaurants that participated in pop-ups at Houston area Kroger stores – an initiative aimed at supporting small businesses. When local grocer Jim’s Super burned down, leaving many people in the area without easy access to groceries, Burns was on-site to provide food to the Metro drivers and Kroger volunteers who worked for hours to deliver free groceries provided by Kroger to people with disabilities and families identified as food insecure. Burns BBQ has been featured in Texas Monthly and on TV with Anthony Bourdain.

This Saturday, Burns will open their on-site restaurant. The flagship location will offer sandwiches, sides, and family packs that customers can purchase to-go, or dine at the store’s seating area. The selection of Texas favorites will include favorites such as brisket, links, turkey, ribs, chicken boudin, and monster potatoes, along with sides such as mac n cheese and baked beans.

Mayor Sylvester Turner will also proclaim July 3rd as Burns BBQ Flagship Day.