History

On Monday, November 15, 2010, Rock Bottom Restaurants and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group, Inc. merged to become CraftWorks Restaurants and Breweries, Inc.

CraftWorks Restaurants and Breweries, Inc. is now the nation’s leading operator and franchisor of brewery and craft beer-focused casual dining restaurants with nearly 200 owned and franchised locations across the United States. CraftWorks’ primary concepts include Old Chicago, Rock Bottom and Gordon Biersch. CraftWorks also operates strong regional brands, including ChopHouse and Big River Grille and Brewing Works. The company maintains dual headquarters in Chattanooga, TN and Louisville, CO.

CraftWorks is led by Frank Day and Allen Corey. Frank Day, founder of Rock Bottom Restaurants, Inc., serves as Chairman of the Board and brings over 45 years of restaurant experience to the newly formed company. Allen Corey, an original investor and 13 year President and CEO of Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group, Inc serves as Chief Executive Officer and brings over 18 years of
restaurant experience to the position.