About Us

Jack Stack Barbecue was originated in 1957 by the Fiorella family in the traditional style of a storefront Barbecue house with a modest selection of 5-6 items. Jack, the eldest son, worked there from its inception until 1974 when he decided to branch off to expand the Barbecue theme and start Fiorella's Smoke Stack of Martin City.

In the mid seventies, there were many good Barbecues in Kansas City. Jack says, "my wife (Delores) told me we were just another Barbecue joint in Kansas City. So we decided then we had to stand out." Jack brought Gourmet Hickory Wood Cookery in 1977 with brick-oven cooking and created the most extensive Barbecue menu in the country. From Jack and Delores' travels on the Yugoslav coast came the idea of grilling seafood over Hickory wood. Thus, Fresh Seafood was added to the traditional menu of Barbecue Meats and Hickory-grilled Poultry and Steaks.

Today, the Restaurants have evolved from the typical Barbecue house and expanded into the largest, full-service Wood Cookery in the industry. They've also added Fiorella's Private Dining for events and celebrations along with a multi-million dollar catering division.

Fiorella has received numerous awards from throughout the world. Jack and Delores have two children -- Kevin and Jennifer. Kevin Fiorella along with Jack's son-in-law, Case Dorman are now Managing General Partners in the business... bringing a third generation of the Fiorella family into the Barbecue operation. Will the Grandchildren be next...?