Mission BBQ is opening in Port Charlotte

A new barbecue restaurant is coming to Charlotte County. Mission BBQ is opening in Port Charlotte on Tuesday, June 10.

The eatery known for dishes like pulled pork, brisket, sausage, turkey and pulled chicken is also celebrated for its patriotism. Mission BBQ co-founders Bill Kraus and Steve “Newt” Newton launched their first restaurant on Sept. 11, 2011, in Maryland. Kraus is a former Under Armour executive, while Newton is a former Outback Steakhouse executive.

“We believe there is nothing more American than BBQ. And nobody more American than the brave men and women who have sworn to protect and serve our communities and our country,” Kraus and Newton say on the company’s website. “We do what we do for the love of our soldiers, firefighters, police officers, first responders — all our loved ones in service.”