Private company

Charlie Brown's Steakhouse

Restaurant chain based in New Jersey

Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill (formerly known as Charlie Brown's Steakhouse and simply called Charlie Brown's) is a regional American casual dining restaurant chain based in Washington Township, New Jersey. The remaining locations are located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey and Woodbury, New Jersey.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill (formerly known as Charlie Brown's Steakhouse and simply called Charlie Brown's) is a regional American casual dining restaurant chain based in Washington Township, New Jersey. The remaining locations are located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey and Woodbury, New Jersey.2

The story

Charlie Brown's Steakhouse was founded in 1966 in Warren Township, New Jersey, by three businessmen. The first and flagship location was opened on Valley Road in Warren Township, next to Watchung. The signature dish was prime rib and the house salad topped with egg, shrimp and catalane dressing. A salad bar was an option vs. the house salad. The business became successful enough to open various Charlie Brown locations throughout New Jersey, as well as expanding to the bordering states of New York and Pennsylvania. The restaurant was originally owned by CB Holding Corp. In 1997, Charlie Brown's was sold to Castle Harlan, and then acquired in 2005 by Trimaran Capital Partners. As of April 2011, Charlie Brown's Steakhouse is currently owned by Praesidian Capital, a private equity company.

From Wikipedia’s article on Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

  • cuisine of the United States

Listed on Wikidata.1

Charlie Brown's offers steak, seafood, sandwiches, salads, chicken, BBQ ribs, pasta, burgers and raisin bread. There is also a salad bar.

From Wikipedia’s article on Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Timeline

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