Riscky's BBQ

About the Business

History

Established in 1927.

In 1911 Polish immigrant Joe Riscky came to Fort Worth and went to work at Armour Packing Company in the Stock Yards for $9 a week. In 1912 he married fellow immigrant Mary Bunkervitch, and in 1927 they opened Riscky's Grocery & Market a few miles from the Stock Yards. When they began offering lunches featuring their homemade barbeque, "Cowtown" loved it, and the Riscky family has been in the business ever since. Serving only the best quality meats, today the Riscky family operates six great BBQ restaurants, a fine dining Steakhouse, Trailboss Burgers and full-service catering.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Eddie S.

Business Owner

Eddie Sullivan is the co-owner and operator of Riscky’s Barbeque, a successful chain of restaurants that scales the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.  Riscky’s is world renowned and is known for its historic appeal and legendary food. Prior to joining Riscky’s he worked in strategic business development at several companies.  Notably is his 10 years as the owner/operator of five grocery stores.  Eddie has a passion for service in his local community as well as internationally.  He has served locally on the Board of Directors for the YMCA, been a member of the Steering Committee at Lake Country Christian School as well as the Head of Financial Committee at Lake Country Church.  He has a heart for missions and travels often to other parts of the world including Africa, China, Italy and Israel. Eddie lives in Fort Worth with his wife, Stacy.  They have three daughters and one grandchild