Tattooed Moose is a Charleston-born bar-restaurant best known for Mike’s Famous Duck Club and duck-fat fries. The brand is locally owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Mike and Jen Kulick, who opened the original Tattooed Moose in 2010 and have continued to run the concept through expansions and a relocation from downtown to Park Circle.
Ownership Status of Tattooed Moose
| Shareholder/Owner | Ownership Percentage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mike & Jen Kulick (Co-owners) | Not publicly disclosed | Founders and operating owners since 2010; repeatedly identified in local press as the owners of Tattooed Moose. |
Mike & Jen Kulick’
Background & founding: The Kulicks, Charleston restaurateurs who also ran Avondale’s Voodoo Tiki Bar, opened the first Tattooed Moose in March 2010 at 1137 Morrison Drive (NoMo).
Signature items & brand voice: Co-owner/chef Mike Kulick created the cult-favorite Duck Club sandwich that helped put the Moose on national “best sandwich” lists and anchored the restaurant’s dive-bar-meets-gastropub identity.
- Growth & moves:
- 2014–2015: Opened a larger Johns Island location at 3328 Maybank Hwy.
- 2018: Brief West Ashley/Citadel Mall outpost launched.
- 2021–2022: Closed the original downtown spot and relocated to Park Circle (North Charleston) at 4845 Chateau Ave.
The brand publicly presents Mike & Jen as the owners across social and press mentions, with operations centred on Park Circle and Johns Island.
Company Overview
Tattooed Moose is a Casual bar-restaurant known for creative sandwiches, duck-fat fries, craft beer, live music, and community events. Founded in 2010 in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Current Locations (2025):
- Park Circle: 4845 Chateau Ave, North Charleston, SC (opened Feb 2022).
- Johns Island: 3328 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC.
- Leadership: Owner-operators Mike & Jen Kulick.
Recent Developments in Ownership
There have been no public announcements of an ownership change. The most recent significant updates involve location changes (downtown closure in 2021 and Park Circle opening in 2022). Current branding and social posts continue to identify Mike & Jen Kulick as owners.
FAQs
Q: Who is the current owner of Tattooed Moose?
Mike and Jen Kulick are the co-owners and operating founders.
Q: Is Tattooed Moose publicly traded or privately owned?
It is a privately owned local restaurant brand (no public listing/ticker).
Q: Who founded Tattooed Moose and when?
Founded by Mike & Jen Kulick in 2010 in Charleston, SC.
Q: Has the ownership changed recently?
No change has been reported; the Kulicks continue to be presented as owners.