Founded in 1996, the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company is a chain of seafood restaurants that serves a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Its menu features shrimp, dixie-style baby back ribs, bourbon mahimahi, and salmon and veggie skillets. Its drink menu includes a selection of hand-shaken cocktails, smoothies, quenchers and specialty drinks, such as Bayou Surprise, Southern Charm and Lava Flow. The restaurant also provides facilities for private parties, student programs, and corporate and social events. It organizes tour programs that includes group menus with seafood and nonseafood options, high-traffic and waterfront locations, multilingual menus, fun decor and entertainment. The restaurant includes a merchandise store that offers apparel, drinkware, souvenirs, gift cards and fun food items. The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company maintains a location in Charleston, S.C.