Ballard Brands formed in December 2001 by brothers Paul, Scott and Steve Ballard.  It is a privately held, multi-branded restaurant, food and coffee company, based out of New Orleans, Louisiana.  We own, operate and franchise restaurants in our portfolio across the United States and in multiple countries world-wide.  These brands collectively total nearly 200 locations in both traditional and non-traditional models, and continue to grow.  

Our portfolio includes brands such as:

- PJ's Coffee Of New Orleans
- WOW American Eats
- Boardhouse Serious Sandwiches
- New Orleans Roast Coffee & Tea

We are an active member of the Restaurant Leadership Council, the National and Louisiana Restaurant Associations, the International Franchise Association, the National Coffee Association and the Specialty Coffee Association of America.

Our goal is to provide best-in-class hospitality experience through our remarkable food and superior service, all in a friendly environment. Our franchisees and operating partners are family and we diligently strive to embrace them with our culture, passion and drive to deliver the finest food and hospitality experience...of course it’s all New Orleans-style!

Food & Beverage

Restaurants

Ballard Brands

Steven Ballard

Tyler Deagano

Alexandra Davidson

Brad Graham

Patrick Shaheen

Ryan Stansbury

Alan Guilbeau

Nicholas Renzi

Julie Fournet Avena

Sales and Marketing Team

Leadership Team

Operations and Project Management

Ballard Brands

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Sales and Marketing Team

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Operations and Project Management

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