35°7′50.4″N 106°35′21.9″W / 35.130667°N 106.589417°W / 35.130667; -106.589417 Rock & Brews is an American restaurant chain founded in 2012 by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS and Michael Zislis, Dave Furano, and Dell Furano.[1] The restaurant focuses on serving American cuisine comfort food, alongside the specific location's cuisine and community, while maintaining "a family-friendly concert environment."[when defined as?][2][3]

Rock & Brews
IndustryCasual dining
FoundedEl Segundo, California, 2012 (2012)
FounderMichael Zislis, Dave Furano, Dell Furano, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
Headquarters
Number of locations
17
Websitewww.rockandbrews.com

History

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The restaurant was first conceptualized over "a cold beer" during a casual brainstorming session with restaurateur Michael Zislis, business partners Dave and Dell Furano, and Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.[4][better source needed]

References

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  1. ^ Cohen, Ian; Stone, Rolling (April 5, 2012). "Gene Simmons opens 'anti-cool' Rock & Brews restaurant in California". CNN. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  2. ^ Smith, Joyce (April 21, 2014). "Kiss co-founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley set Rock & Brews opening in Overland Park". kansascity. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  3. ^ KOAT (September 16, 2014). "Gene Simmons opens restaurant in Albuquerque". YouTube. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  4. ^ "History". Rock & Brews. February 8, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
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