Tennsixteen Food and Drink Company

Back Yard Burgers opened its first restaurant in 1987 and its first franchised restaurant in 1988. It specializes in serving grilled 100 percent Black Angus beef burgers and charbroiled chicken sandwiches. The company had more than 170 restaurants operating in 20 states in 2005, most of which were franchised operations. It plans to increase the number of restaurants by more than 25 in 2006. Most Back Yard Burgers restaurants include a full dining room with a self-service beverage center and a single drive-through. Its menu also features seasoned or waffle fries, hand-dipped shakes, malts and freshly made lemonade. Back Yard Burgers also offers catering services. The company s headquarters is in Memphis, Tenn.

Operational for more than 20 years, TomKats provides on-site catering and disaster relief services. The company also owns Saffire, SoBro Grill and Loveless Cafe. With over 220 employees, it maintains offices in New York, Los Angeles and Tennessee. TomKats has served nearly 400 film and television projects and provides catering services for motion pictures and special events. The company s Loveless Cafe has been operational since 1951 and serves Southern fare. The cafe offers family-style dining options and hosts parties, fundraisers and meetings. TomKats restaurant, Saffire, features an antique English bar and offers lunch and dinner options. The restaurant includes The Blue Room, which is a climate-controlled space for rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings and intimate parties.