Where is Charleys located?

Charleys is headquartered in Columbus, United States.

How many employees does Charleys have?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Charleys is 2187.

Where does Charleys rank among its competitors?

Charleys ranks 11th amongst 498 active competitors, of which 29 are funded. It stands 11th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was The Greene Turtle, which secured an undisclosed amount in Oct, 2023.

Who are the top competitors of Charleys?

Charleys' top competitors include BrewDog, Cheba Hut and Dave & Buster’s. Among them, The Greene Turtle secured the most recent funding round in October, 2023.

Charleys - 2026 Company Profile & Competitors

Company Details

Operator of a quick-service restaurant chain specializing in cheesesteaks and wings. The company offers a menu featuring classic cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, wing combos, sides, and beverages. Catering services are also available for various group sizes. The restaurants are primarily franchised, with each location maintaining its own team and operational procedures while adhering to brand standards. The company emphasizes providing a high-quality food experience for its customers.

Website: www.charleys.com/
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Key Metrics

Founded Year

1985

Location

Columbus, United States

Stage

Unfunded

Ranked

11^th among 498 active competitors

Employee Count

2,187 as on Aug 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Lennys Grill & Subs

Similar Companies

BrewDog & 342 more

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Charleys has not raised any funding rounds yet.

Charleys' employee count trend

Charleys has 2,187 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Charleys's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Charleys include BrewDog, Cheba Hut and Dave & Buster’s. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Charleys, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	BrewDog 2007, Livingston (United Kingdom), Acquired	Operator of craft beer and hospitality company intended for consumer enjoyment and experiential dining	$441M	TSG Consumer Partners, Kelso & Company & 20 others	83/100
2nd	Cheba Hut 1998, Fort Collins (United States), Unfunded	Toasted subs, munchies, and cottonmouth cures in a relaxed environment	-	-	63/100
3rd	Dave & Buster’s 1982, Dallas (United States), Public	Chain of bars serving food & inhouse beer	-	FalconPoint Capital Partners, Green Capital Partners ... & 2 others	61/100
4th	Hopdoddy Burger Bar 2010, Austin (United States), Acquired	Chain of bars and pubs	-	L Catterton	56/100
5th	McMenamins 1983, Portland (United States), Series A	Chain of bar & restaurant	$5.9M	-	56/100
6th	Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar 2003, Baton Rouge (United States), Late Stage	Sports bistreaux serving handcrafted dishes, drinks, and game day experience	-	10 Point Capital	53/100
7th	Granite City Food and Brewery 1997, Golden (United States), Public	Chain of American Fast Casual restaurants with On Site Brewery	-	Aethlon Capital, Carrac Capital Partners & 1 others	52/100
8th	The Greene Turtle 1976, Alexandria (United States), Acquired	Chain of bars	-	Table Management, Stone-Goff Partners & 1 others	51/100
9th	Tavern in the Square 2004, Boston (United States), Acquired	Chain of bars	-	Garnett Station Partners	49/100
10th	Barcelona Wine Bar 1995, Washington, DC (United States), Late Stage	Operates a chain of restaurants	-	General Atlantic, L Catterton & 1 others	47/100
11th	Charleys 1985, Columbus (United States), Unfunded	Operator of a quick-service restaurant chain specializing in cheesesteaks and wings	-	-	47/100