Bob & Edith's Diner

Thompson Hospitality Corporation was founded in 1992 when Warren M. Thompson, president and chairman, purchased 31 Bob s Big Boy restaurants from Marriott Corporation. The company began converting some of its restaurants to Shoney s and continued to operate the franchised units for more than eight years. The company operates one Shoney s restaurant and has created a number of proprietary restaurant concepts: America s Best Diner and T.J. s Roadhouse Grill and Saloon. The company also has developed and operates, Obi Sushi, a Japanese restaurant in Reston, Va. Thompson Hospitality entered the contract food service arena in 1993. Thompson Hospitality Corporation, along with its subsidiary, Thompson Hospitality Services, is among the nation's largest minority-owned businesses employing more than 2,500 associates, operating in 40 states and four foreign countries with annual revenue exceeding $150 million. From 1994 through 2005, Thompson Hospitality has been recognized by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the country s top 100 minority businesses in total revenue. Most recently, Thompson Hospitality was ranked No.28 among its BE 100 list.

Ledo Pizza is a casual dining restaurant that offers a variety of pizzas and other Italian-American dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. With a focus on quality ingredients and friendly service, Ledo Pizza aims to provide a satisfying dining experience for its customers. Known for its signature rectangular pizzas and generous portions, Ledo Pizza has been a popular choice for families and pizza lovers alike. Whether dining in, taking out, or ordering delivery, Ledo Pizza strives to deliver delicious food at an affordable price. Generated from their business information

Hard Times Caf , located in Springfield, Va., is one of 16 full-service Hard Times Cafe restaurants located throughout Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. The restaurant features American-style cuisine, including homemade chili, appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, desserts and domestic beers. The Hard Times Cafes are designed to recall a Southwestern depression era chili parlor. Its design is simple and honest, making use of polished red oak and terra-cotta tile. Photographs of day-to-day western life, circa 1930, are featured on the sand textured walls. The restaurants also feature a critically acclaimed collection of historic/classic country and western and western swing music, as well as contemporary practitioners of these styles. Hard Times original reatstaurant location and administrative offices are located in Alexandria, Va.