Beef-A-Roo is a family restaurant chain that was founded in 1967 by Dave DeBruler and Jean Vitale. The restaurant chain serves a selection of sandwiches, soups, salads, wraps, burgers and side dishes. It offers various types of desserts that include cakes, cookies and chocolate chips. Its menu includes a variety of grilled and barbecued chicken, pork, meat, beef and seafood items. Beef-A-Roo also offers a range of seafood items, including tuna, salmon and shrimp. In addition, the restaurant chain operates an online store that provides a range of products, such as mugs, T-shirts, gift cards and spices. In operation for more than 40 years, Beef-A-Roo maintains a presence in Rockford, Ill.