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Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q has opened a new restaurant in Savannah, featuring a unique ribbon-cutting ceremony. The establishment aims to hire 86 staff members and has donated $2,500 to a local nonprofit, showcasing their commitment to the community.
Savannah, GA – Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q has officially opened its new restaurant location in Savannah at 7822 Abercorn Street on June 20, 2025. The grand opening featured a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, including Savannah’s 4th District Alderman Nick Palumbo, and community leaders. The event highlighted the restaurant’s commitment to community engagement and featured a distinctive approach to the ribbon-cutting, conducted with a blow torch.
To commemorate its entry into the Savannah market, Jim ‘N Nick’s made a significant contribution of $2,500 to Bananas Foster, a local nonprofit organization that supports children and families in need. The donation was part of the restaurant’s ongoing commitment to community support which has been an integral part of its brand for over four decades. Jolie Chabala, the program coordinator for Bananas Foster, expressed appreciation for the generous donation during the event.
Jim ‘N Nick’s President Brian Lyman shared enthusiasm about the new location and highlighted its potential for positive impact within Savannah. The restaurant aims to hire 86 new team members to facilitate operations at the new site, which operates on a quick-casual dining model, providing efficient customer service with options for both dine-in and dual drive-thrus.
This new restaurant reflects the ongoing redevelopment efforts within the area, particularly near Hunter Army Airfield, which increases potential for investment and growth. Jim ‘N Nick’s plans to open several additional locations in the region over the next twelve months, as part of its expansion strategy.
Known for its award-winning barbecue, Jim ‘N Nick’s has integrated a community-focused mindset into its operations, particularly following a rebranding effort a decade ago that reinforced the concept of “community” within its name. The company’s history of involvement in local causes strengthens its bond with the communities in which it operates.
The Savannah location is positioned to benefit from the area’s revival, which includes the development of new family-sized apartment units, aiming to attract more residents and build a vibrant neighborhood for future visitors and patrons. As the restaurant integrates into the local landscape, its commitment to both great food and community service remains a cornerstone of its business model, ensuring that it will be more than just a dining destination.
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