How popular isRudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q?
In September 2026, people searched for Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q by name about 90,500 times in the United States, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 5% of all United States BBQ chain searches, placing Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q fifth out of seven chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about BBQ chains, Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q appeared in three of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Mission BBQShare of searches 36.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
City BarbequeShare of searches 33%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Sonny's BBQShare of searches 13.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Dickey's Barbecue PitShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-QShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top BBQ chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q is the second most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Mission BBQ3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- City Barbeque3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pappas Bar-B-Q2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Famous Dave's2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Sonny's BBQ1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best BBQ chain in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which barbecue restaurant chain in the US has the best brisket?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular BBQ chains in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bbq restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bbq near me”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 23, 2026.
Which BBQ chains compete with Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q?
Share of searches by month for Mission BBQ, City Barbeque, Sonny's BBQ, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q, Pappas Bar-B-Q. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Mission BBQ | City Barbeque | Sonny's BBQ | Dickey's Barbecue Pit | Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q | Pappas Bar-B-Q | Famous Dave's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.1% | 27.8% | 13.9% | 12.4% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.7% | 28.3% | 11.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.3% | 30.7% | 15.3% | 11.2% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.3% | 28.7% | 14.3% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.3% | 28.7% | 14.3% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 39% | 28.5% | 14.2% | 10.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.2% | 31.5% | 15.8% | 9.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 36.9% | 33% | 13.5% | 8.1% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.3% | 28.8% | 14.4% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.4% | 35.4% | 14.5% | 8.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.2% | 31.5% | 15.8% | 9.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.9% | 33% | 13.5% | 8.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.9% | 673K | 0% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 33% | 602K | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.5% | 246K | -18.3% | -2.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.1% | 148K | -18.2% | -1.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.3% | 60.5K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.1% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points |
36.9%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
33%
Held 2nd. 602K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
13.5%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
8.1%
Held 4th. 148K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
Held 5th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.3%
Held 6th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.1%
Held 7th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q and its closest rivals
- Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q vs City Barbeque: compare popularity
- Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q vs Sonny's BBQ: compare popularity
- Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q vs Dickey's Barbecue Pit: compare popularity
- Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q vs Pappas Bar-B-Q: compare popularity
- Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q vs Famous Dave's: compare popularity
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Every comparison with Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q
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How has branded search demand for Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q in the United States rose from 74K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q’s share of searches among BBQ chains in the United States increased from 4.2% to 5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q’s share of searches among BBQ chains in the United States peaked at 5.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 3.5% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States BBQ chains in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Mission BBQ gained share of searches among BBQ chains in the United States, from 35.2% to 36.9%.
In September 2026, City Barbeque gained share of searches among BBQ chains in the United States, from 31.5% to 33%.
In September 2026, Sonny's BBQ lost share of searches among BBQ chains in the United States, from 15.8% to 13.5%.
In September 2026, Dickey's Barbecue Pit lost share of searches among BBQ chains in the United States, from 9.5% to 8.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q in the United States rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rudy's Country Store and Bar-B-Q’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- rudys bbq
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