John Love
John Love is an American businessman and co-owner of the owner of Red Rocks Café, a restaurant located in the Charlotte, North Carolina.[1][2]
John Love | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | MBA |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| Occupation | Businessperson, Chef |
| Years active | 1987- Present |
| Known for | Red Rocks Café |
Early life and education
John earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Lenoir-Rhyne University in 1981 and a Masters in Business Administration and Management from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1983.[3] John is also a CPCC culinary graduate.[4]
Career
From May 1987 to August 1997, John Love was the owner and Head Chef of Loafers.[3] In 1992, John opened the original Red Rocks Café in South Charlotte, which at the time was more of a bakery.[5][6] Later in 1998, John Love and Ron Herbert founded the Red Rocks brand in SouthPark.[7][8] In 2003, they expanded to Birkdale Village in Huntersville.[9][2]
In 2018, John and Herbert opened a branch at Redstone Shopping Center, which closed in 2023.[10] As of November 2023, they were planning to expand the restaurant to Ballantyne and South End.[11]
References
- ↑ Bernthal, TL (2023-09-11). "Red Rocks open this week but will close briefly next week, Sept. 18-22 - Business Today". Business Today - Business Intelligence for the Golden Crescent. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Thomas, Jennifer (2022-11-04). "Red Rocks Café plans $800K renovation for Birkdale Village restaurant". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "John Love - Founder and Co-Owner at Red Rocks Cafe". THE ORG. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ "Red Rocks Cafe' Co-Owner John Love, a CPCC Culinary Graduate | Central Piedmont Community College Foundation". www.cpccfoundation.org. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ "Red Rocks Cafe - Charlotte". Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ Reitter, Molly (2016-03-24). "Red Rocks shows importance of local ownership". Lake Norman Publications. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ Reitter, Molly (2012-11-30). "Red Rocks Café: Where good food meets great atmosphere". Lake Norman Publications -. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ "Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Alumni-Owned Restaurants And Bars". Digital Features. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ Bernardo, Ken (2021-09-03). "Red Rocks South Park - Charlotte Bourbon Society". cltbourbonsociety.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ Thomas, Jennifer (2023-10-20). "Red Rocks closes Indian Land restaurant after five years". bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ↑ Reams, Joey (2023-11-02). "Red Rocks Cafe Looking to Expand Following Renovations". whatnowcharlotte.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.