Underdog BBQ is moving to the former Perkins location in Millcreek Township, the barbeque restaurant announced on Facebook Sunday night.

Staff is now preparing for the move to 2714 W. 8th St., and this past Sunday was the last night of operation from its original location on W. Lake Rd. near Waldameer.

The restaurant was started three years ago on the Discovery TV show Undercover Billionaire. Ashley Messenger bought it from man at the center of the show, Glenn Stearns, a little over a year ago.

Messenger told Erie News Now in early July that Underdog BBQ had planned to move, but she was not ready to disclose the location.

"It's getting stuffy here, so we found another location," said Messenger during an earlier interview. "We're working hard to get into that new location. It has a lot of work, but we're underdogs we're used to that."

Since its opening, the restaurant has continued to grow. It launched a catering service and its Protectors of the Pit food truck.

Messenger said the growth has not come without its challenges including COVID-19, staff shortages, inflation and gas prices.

No opening date has been announced. The restaurant said it plans to post updates as the days pass.

 
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