The Man, The Myth, The Legend...

The History Of DennyMike's

DennyMike’s started with a love for real barbecue and big, bold flavor.

Founder Dennis Michael Sherman first fell in love with authentic barbecue while traveling through Texas and Mexico as a college student. That passion stuck with him, and in 2002 he opened DennyMike’s Smokehouse BBQ & Deli in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

While running the restaurant, Dennis kept running into the same problem: most of the sauces and rubs out there just were not that good. They were either way too salty, loaded with artificial ingredients, or packed with high fructose corn syrup. So he decided to make his own.

After years of testing, tweaking, and recipe development, DennyMike’s sauces and seasonings officially launched in 2006.

From the beginning, the goal was simple: make great-tasting products with quality ingredients, no high fructose corn syrup, less salt than many other brands, and gluten-free recipes people could feel good about using.

Since then, DennyMike’s has grown from a small lineup into a nationally recognized brand with fans all over the country.

The products have earned more than 60 awards from respected barbecue and food competitions, including the National Barbecue Association, the Fiery Foods Challenge, and Best in Barbecue.

Pixie Dust and Chick Magnet have become go-to seasonings for customers, while Sweet ’N Spicy and Mesquite Madness remain two of the most popular sauces.

But the whole lineup is made with the same idea in mind: bold, balanced flavor that works whether you are grilling outside, cooking dinner during the week, or trying to make your favorite recipe even better.

At the end of the day, DennyMike’s is all about making food taste better.

And we truly believe one taste is all it takes for you to fall in love with DennyMike's!