artelia is a french design firm specializing in engineering , project management , and consultancy .

launched in 2010 , artelia is active building construction , water , energy , environment , industry , maritime operations , transportation , urban development , and multi-site projects .

the group also participates in public-private partnership .

artelia is ranked 83rd among international design firms .

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french firm artelia buys qs appleyards , building . co . uk , 23 march 2012
artelia benefits from an extremely healthy financial situation and significant capacity to invest and grow .
sur une durée de 3 ans , artelia accompagne plus de 300 élèves vers leur futur professionnel .
artelia’s sponsorship of the association of independent museums’ ( aim ) conference . . . more > >
artelia is the result of a merger between coteba and sogreah , finalised on 30 march 2010 .
artelia est fier de contribuer à ce projet de santé emblématique avec une mission de maîtrise d’œuvre technique .
artelia offers a range of business lines and markets that complement each other perfectly . this broad range of services incorporating all the know - how that can be harnessed within artelia meets the expectations of numerous clients .
announced the debarment of two artelia business units from participation in world bank projects in relation to fraudulent practices in some of its projects in china . the settlement was agreed following acknowledgment of misconduct by artelia group .
artelia has been awarded a new maritime engineering contract in the framework of the la mer development in dubai .
group that specialised in water , the environment and urban development . in may 2012 , artelia acquired dpg plan
capio and resamut have commissioned artelia to supervise the construction of the largest private hospital now being built in france .
artelia acquiert le toulousain sotec archived 12 march 2014 at the wayback machine . , le moniteur , 16 april 2012
region of france that design institutional kitchens . in march 2012 , artelia acquired uk - based building form appleyards ,
artelia is a modern and contemporary consultancy service providing collections , private and corporate , a direct link to contemporary art world .
km of new lines and 75 stations are to be built by 2030 . artelia is assisting the société du grand paris and
the settlement was agreed following acknowledgment of misconduct by artelia group and their demonstrated proactivity in enhancing their corporate governance and internal control systems . in addition to the listed debarments , the negotiated resolution agreement signed between the world bank group and artelia sas also includes two restitution payments of usd 380 , 000 and eur 65 , 000 by artelia sas to china and west africa respectively .
in july 2015 , the world bank group announced the debarment of two artelia business units from participation in world bank projects in relation to fraudulent practices in some of its projects in china . the settlement was agreed following acknowledgment of misconduct by artelia group .
, brazil , specialising in engineering , architecture and project management in construction and infrastructure . in september 2012 , artelia acquired copramex ,
since january 2011 , artelia’s operational organisation consists of four
activity sectors
, three working in france and abroad on an export basis , and a fourth which groups together all the legal structures of the international network . in 2012 a legal organisation was instituted . since then four companies owned by the artelia holding company manage the group’s four sectors and have adopted
artelia
as their common name :
artelia draws on its invaluable human capital and has made of its human resources a fundamental value and a priority in terms of investment . the artelia project is attracting new talent , and more than 3 , 350 associates are now deploying the group’s skills throughout the world .
on 1 january 2012 , the introduction of a legal organization corresponding to its operational organization confirmed the group’s integration under the artelia banner .
breakwaters , moles and jetties often form the basis of port and coastal development schemes , and artelia excels in the design of such structures .
at the end of 2009 , a memorandum of agreement was signed by the two firms defining their merger into a holding company named artelia .
design and supervision of the greater nicosia sewerage system . in collaboration with artelia / sogreah and energoprojekt . cost of construction works : 260 million euro
feasibility studies and detailed design of sewerage systems for 28 urban areas in collaboration with artelia / sogreah france . cost of construction works : 200 million euro
artelia group is the result of a merger between coteba and sogreah finalized in march 2010 and is fully owned by its managers and employees . the group staff represents 3200 members , its turnover reaches €352mm , placing artelia group in the lead of french engineering and project management companies active in building construction , facilities development and environment . artelia group boasts a network of 42 international subsidiaries established in europe , africa , middle - east , asia and america .
artelia uk offer uk and international project opportunities and have managed over 10 , 000 sites across more than 20 countries . artelia uk have a ‘consciously unique’ approach . they offer rigorous training for their people , processes for sharing knowledge across teams and systems and technology that improve communication and access to information .
artelia international provides advisory and support services for everything from buildings and industrial facilities to education , environment , transportation and infrastructure schemes . artelia uk currently has a workforce of 150 staff spread across its london offices ( hammersmith and holborn ) and sevenoaks , and we aim to double in size by 2016 .
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in order to take up this challenge our company has an extensive cooperation with artelia international ( formerly sogreah consultants ) , a leading french company , specializing in water engineering . our joint venture with artelia international has resulted in our successful tendering for some of the largest sewage and waste water projects on the island .
technical excellence , innovation , customer service , professional ethics , independence and a respect for diversity : artelia cultivates strong values in a demanding , fascinating profession .
artelia relies on highly complementary networks of offices across france and around the world , placing it in close contact with its clients more than 90 locations worlwide .
2013 – addval brand name - is introduced after a successful management buy out in summer 2013 . the management has purchased artelia’s hungarian subsidiary to boost its business in real estate management and consultancy . addval has signed a co - operation agreement with its former holding company artelia for two years focusing to jointly growth their businesses .
artelia conducts its assignments in nine markets : building construction , multi - site programs , industry , water , maritime , environment , energy , transport , urban development .
artelia is the result of a merger between coteba and sogreah , finalised on 30 march 2010 . artelia’s goal is to build an international multi - specialist engineering firm able to offer its clients in the public and private sectors an original approach to engineering , project management and consultancy that meets the expectations of a fast - changing world .
à paris . artelia participera à deux tables rondes sur le thème de la conception de façades répondant aux enjeux environnementaux de demain . rendez - vous ce jeudi à 12h05 au
artelia conducts its assignments in nine markets : building construction , water , environment , energy , maritime , urban development , transportation , industrial facilities and multi - site projects .
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artelia’s goal is to build an international multi - specialist engineering firm that offers an original approach to engineering , project management and consultancy that addresses the challenges of a fast changing world .
, oman : paew , the public authority for electricity and water , has awarded artelia oman a contract to supervise the construction of the drinking water networks in the governorate of muscat .
with 97 % of its capital held by its managers and employees , artelia is an independent group that has placed integrated sustainable development and corporate social responsibility at the heart of its strategy .
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washington , july 1 , 2015 - the world bank group today announced the debarment of artelia ville et transport sas for one year , and guangzhou artelia environmental protection ltd . ( “artelia china” ) for three years in relation to fraudulent practices in some of its projects in china . also , artelia eau et environment sas ( “aee” ) was conditionally non - debarred for two years for conducting a study in the name of another company which created a conflict of interest with its duties as a supervision contractor under the regional felou hydroelectric project in west africa . as a conditionally non - debarred entity , aee may be allowed to bid for bank - financed projects unless the entity fails to comply with terms of the settlement in which case it will be immediately debarred .
this way , artelia maintains its organic and external growth strategy by strengthening its activities in water management , rural development , irrigation , hydropower , and by implementing in the very concrete way the humanist values of the group . indeed , the acquisition of sher will enable artelia to enhance its activities in the great lakes region and west africa , thus improving life conditions of the local population .
artelia , which is wholly owned by its personnel , strives to be a sustainable , human and innovative group which is close to its clients . we have built artelia on these values . they are shared by our teams despite diverse backgrounds ; they become concrete in our daily interactions with our clients and stakeholders ; they guide the life of our group , our behaviourand our strategic thinking .
being a reference company in building engineering , urban development , transportation , maritime engineering , water management , energy and environment , be it in france or abroad , artelia group has implemented an external growth policy , which is to be enhanced in 2015 . the acquisition of sher group brings artelia group a team of recognized experts specialized in water and development not only in africa but also worldwide .
artelia has rolled out a proactive csr policy accompanied by ambitious targets to be achieved by 2020 that underpin our everyday activities and prove that we are walking the walk , not just talking the talk .
[ … ] dam impact studies were conducted by the french artelia and brl groups . the uk - based law firm corbett & co was selected to manage the legal affairs of the [ … ]
lastly , artelia’s teams share a common set of values and the same professional ethics . these form the basis of the group’s strong commitment to its social and environmental responsibilities when carrying out its proect assignments .
artelia ' s goal is to build an international multi - specialist engineering firm able to offer its clients in the public and private sectors an original approach to engineering , project management and consultancy that meets the expectations of a fast - changing world . artelia conducts its assignments in nine markets : building construction , water , environment , energy , maritime , urban development , transportation , industrial facilities and multi - site projects .
when you embark on a partnership with artelia you will be working with an enthusiastic , connected and technically skilled group of people who will add value to your organisation . so , whether your requirement is refurbishing a luxury hotel , running a multi - site retail programme , making schools and hospitals fit for the future , regenerating a community or preserving a heritage treasure , artelia has the people and skills to make it happen .
in addition , artelia sas and its affiliates are required to adopt a corporate compliance program consistent with the world bank group ( wbg ) integrity compliance guidelines as well as cooperate with the world bank integrity vice presidency .
at artelia , we are passionate about guiding and advising our clients through planning , forming and sustaining collection of art . we work closely with our clients to ensure the works offered are in harmony with their vision .
lastly , artelia’s teams share a common set of values and the same professional ethics . these form the basis of the group ' s strong commitment to its social and environmental responsibilities when carrying out its proect assignments .
the tripartite national committee ( tnc ) of sudan , egypt and ethiopia selected artelia on dec . 29 after a three - day meeting in sudan’s capital khartoum attended by water and foreign ministers from the three countries .
artelia has a workforce of 4900 and drawing on its regional network of 55 branch offices in france and a presence in almost 30 countries worldwide spread across europe , africa , the middle east , asia and south america .
4 july 2018 - via the “fondation partenariale grenoble inp” foundation , artelia has established a three - year partnership with grenoble inp - ense³ , thereby reaffirming its longstanding commitment to the school and higher education on a whole .
and its service station network : shell renewed its partnership agreement with artelia international for a further three years . this involves managing investments in its fuel distribution network . the new contract concerns 11 countries , mainly in europe .
drinking water networks in the muscat governorate , oman : paew , the public authority for electricity and water , has awarded artelia oman a contract to supervise the construction of the drinking water networks in the governorate of muscat .
drinking water networks in the muscat governorate , oman : paew , the public authority for electricity and water , has awarded artelia oman a contract to supervise the construction of the drinking water networks in the governorate of muscat .
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the result of a merger between coteba and sogreah in 2010 , artelia is an international , multi - disciplinary consultancy , engineering and project management group specialising in the sectors of building construction , infrastructure , water , industry and environment .
on thursday 14 june , a half - day seminar dedicated to the challenges underlying the fast - growing timber frame construction sector was organised in paris at the initiative of artelia , an international consultancy , engineering and project management group .
royal dutch shell and its service station network : shell renewed its partnership agreement with artelia international for a further three years . this involves managing investments in its fuel distribution network . the new contract concerns 11 countries , mainly in europe .
artelia’s development since its foundation ahs consisted of internal and external growth . between 2010 and 2013 , 12 companies joined the group . at the beginning of 2010 , sodeg , a building engineering consultancy specialising in healthcare , industrial , educational , cultural and leisure facilities , joined the group as it was being founded . in april 2011 , artelia acquired spretec , an engineering firm specialising in structural mechanics , and in may 2011 , détente consultants , a consultancy firm specialising in tourism .
artelia was awarded a strategic contract of the consultancy services hydro power plants executive authority of the ministry of electricity and renewable energy in egypt , providing owner’s engineer services for a new pumped storage power plant , attaqa mountain in suez , egypt .
: safran is in the fields of forging , casting and the machining of aircraft parts . it chose artelia to provide design and construction supervision services for the extension , asbestos removal operations and rehabilitation of the production workshops , laboratories and offices .
artelia is passionate about providing property and construction solutions across a wide range of markets to private , public and third sector clients . our culture is enriched by being part of a large international group employing some 4 , 900 people around the world .
as well as ratifying artelia group’s appointment , the december meeting mostly affirmed the principles set out the previous march , which commit the countries to speed up the impact study and build trust . a new round of talks is scheduled for february 2016 .
in july 2009 , a merger between coteba and sogreah was announced . at the end of 2009 , a memorandum of agreement was signed by the two firms defining their merger into a holding company named artelia . in 2011 , the merger was completed .
artelia’s development since its foundation has consisted of internal and external growth . between 2010 and 2013 , 12 companies joined the group . at the beginning of 2010 , sodeg , a building engineering consultancy specialising in healthcare , industrial , educational , cultural and leisure facilities , joined the group as it was being founded . [ 14 ] in april 2011 , artelia acquired spretec , [ 15 ] an engineering firm specialising in structural mechanics , and in may 2011 , détente consultants , a consultancy firm specialising in tourism . [ 16 ]
2017 was the sixth consecutive year in which artelia saw its activity and operating results increase , providing ample justification of its development strategy and shareholding model . the group ' s turnover reached €485m , an increase of 10 . 5 % , including 6 % through organic growth .
@ arteliauk thank you for donating £100 . 00 to our chosen charity ' the free kicks foundation ' in connection with the surveyors world cup that artelia is taking part in on the 22nd june . @ cs2 _ surveyors @ kiergroup @ gleedsglobal @ alvinmartin58 @ mountanvil # thesurveyorsworldcup
french engineering , design and project management firm artelia has been picked to replace deltares—an independent dutch institute for applied research in water and subsurface—in a contract to study the impact of the $ 4 billion great ethiopia renaissance dam ( gerd ) on the flow of the nile river .
despite its size , artelia group is independent and employee - owned . as a member of the team , you would therefore benefit from the unique combination of global opportunities and the personal environment of a mid - sized office , working closely with senior managers and other experienced professionals .
[ event ] artelia côte d ' ivoire rencontrait cette semaine amadou kone pour lui présenter le club # abidjan ville durable et la plateforme # transport . le ministre des transports a accepté de parrainer cette plateforme ! une 1e séance d’échange avec ses équipes est prévue à la rentrée . urltoken
in the paris region of france : the grand paris express project involves the construction of four new driverless metro lines and the extension of existing ones . nearly 200 km of new lines and 75 stations are to be built by 2030 . artelia is assisting the société du grand paris and
extension of safran site in gennevilliers , france : safran is in the fields of forging , casting and the machining of aircraft parts . it chose artelia to provide design and construction supervision services for the extension , asbestos removal operations and rehabilitation of the production workshops , laboratories and offices .
extension of safran site in gennevilliers , france : safran is in the fields of forging , casting and the machining of aircraft parts . it chose artelia to provide design and construction supervision services for the extension , asbestos removal operations and rehabilitation of the production workshops , laboratories and offices .
ethiopia , egypt and sudan have agreed on the selection of french company artelia group to help study the impact of africa’s biggest hydroelectric project – the $ 4 . 8bn grand ethiopian renaissance dam ( gerd ) – as the uneasy truce on the scheme between the three countries continues into 2016 .
in october 2009 , alain bentéjac , chairman of coteba , and jacques gaillard , chairman of sogreah , signed a memorandum of agreement setting out the various stages of the merger . in march 2010 , coteba and sogreah became fully - owned subsidiaries of a holding company that took the name artelia .
in july 2009 , a merger between coteba and sogreah was announced . [ 11 ] at the end of 2009 , a memorandum of agreement was signed by the two firms defining their merger into a holding company named artelia . [ 12 ] [ 13 ] in 2011 , the merger was completed .
our three - year graduate programmes in project management and quantity surveying have been developed to prepare you for a successful future at artelia uk and beyond . we want you to build your own career path and will provide you with the right training , support , and experience needed to fulfil your career ambitions .
artelia’s development since its foundation ahs consisted of internal and external growth . between 2010 and 2013 , 12 companies joined the group . at the beginning of 2010 , sodeg , a building engineering consultancy specialising in healthcare , industrial , educational , cultural and leisure facilities , joined the group as it was being founded .
[ event ] aujourd ' hui , à l ' occasion de la 2ème assemblée générale de l ' association rêve de scènes # urbaines , benoît clocheret , directeur général d ' artelia est intervenu lors d ' une table ronde sur le thème de la mobilisation des acteurs pour la promotion du savoir - faire français . urltoken
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2012 coteba started to use the name of artelia – coteba and sogreah , two leading engineering french firms has announced a merge in 2010 , allowing to growth their businesses and found a significant size global consultancy firm , employing about 3000 staff in 40 countries . the company started to use the new group name from 2012 .
grand paris express in the paris region of france : the grand paris express project involves the construction of four new driverless metro lines and the extension of existing ones . nearly 200 km of new lines and 75 stations are to be built by 2030 . artelia is assisting the société du grand paris and stif with this project .
in april 2013 , artelia acquired icade’s engineering department , consisting of arcoba , gestec and setrhi - setae , thereby strengthening its building construction and industrial facilities sector and making it the french leader in the field . the same year , the group consolidated the range of its infrastructure engineering services by acquiring secoa and quadric , specialists in civil engineering structures .
calais port 2015 in calais , france : artelia is providing engineering services for the calais 2015 project managed by the nord - pas - de - calais regional authorities . the project includes the creation of a new 60 ha harbour basin sheltered by a 3 . 6 km long breakwater , a 100 ha reclamation area and a service harbour for tugs .
for the fourth safety and security meeting held on 29 march by artelia , leading companies in construction , oil and gas and industry , along with hse directors from bouygues construction , vinci , shell , total , lapeyre , saint - gobain and air liquide , met to consider the theme adopted at the previous meeting :
how digital helps safety
.
artelia is the result of a merger between coteba and sogreah consultants , finalised on 30 march 2010 . the goal of this coming together of equals is to build a leading european engineering firm able to offer its clients in the public and private sectors an original approach to engineering , project management and consultancy that meets the expectations of a fast - changing world .
. created 30 years ago , les halles is an underground urban development monument in central paris . it is the principal gateway to the city , handling 750 , 000 people a day . a redevelopment scheme is currently underway to improve its operation and accessibility , and integrate it more effectively into the city . artelia is providing project management and general coordination services for this project .
in april 2013 , artelia acquired icade ’s engineering department , consisting of arcoba , gestec and setrhi - setae , [ 22 ] thereby strengthening its building construction and industrial facilities sector and making it the french leader in the field . the same year , the group consolidated the range of its infrastructure engineering services by acquiring secoa [ 23 ] and quadric , [ 24 ] specialists in civil engineering structures .
forum des halles in paris . created 30 years ago , les halles is an underground urban development monument in central paris . it is the principal gateway to the city , handling 750 , 000 people a day . a redevelopment scheme is currently underway to improve its operation and accessibility , and integrate it more effectively into the city . artelia is providing project management and general coordination services for this project .
forum des halles [ 25 ] in paris . created 30 years ago , les halles is an underground urban development monument in central paris . it is the principal gateway to the city , handling 750 , 000 people a day . a redevelopment scheme is currently underway to improve its operation and accessibility , and integrate it more effectively into the city . artelia is providing project management and general coordination services for this project .
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“ decisions to push integrity standards forward make good business sense and strengthen the impact of development projects , ” said leonard mccarthy world bank integrity vice president . “ as in this case , we are open to working with companies that are willing to acknowledge control gaps and implement correction action . ”
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the impact of the uncertainty in the world market can be seen in the results of enr’s top 225 international design firms survey . the top 225 firms generated $ 70 . 85 billion in design revenue in 2014 from projects outside their home countries , down 1 . 1 % , from $ 71 . 63 billion , in 2013 . they also had $ 73 . 48 billion in revenue from domestic projects in 2014 , up 1 . 6 % , from $ 72 . 32 billion , in 2014 . the total 2014 design revenue for the group was $ 144 . 34 billion , up 0 . 3 % , from $ 143 . 95 billion , in 2013 .
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fluor corp . , irving , texas , u . s . a . *
ch2m hill , englewood , colo . , u . s . a . *
bechtel , san francisco , calif . , u . s . a . *
mott macdonald group ltd . , croydon , surrey , u . k . *
cb & i , the woodlands , texas , u . s . a . *
wood group mustang inc . , houston , texas , u . s . a .
hyundai engineering co . ltd . , jong - ro - gu , s . korea
mwh global , broomfield , colo . , u . s . a . *
china chengda eng ' g co . ltd . , chengdu , sichuan , china
black & veatch , overland park , kan . , u . s . a . *
louis berger , morristown , n . j . , u . s . a . *
exp us services inc . , chicago , ill . , u . s . a .
gensler , washington , d . c . , u . s . a .
skidmore owings & merrill llp , new york , n . y . , u . s . a . *
china petroleum engineering & const . ( group ) corp . , beijing , china *
kohn pedersen fox associates pc , new york , n . y . , u . s . a . *
china petroleum pipeline eng ' g corp . , langfang city , hebei prov . , china
cdm smith , boston , mass . , u . s . a . *
woods bagot , new york , n . y . , u . s . a . *
kepco engineering & construction co . ltd . , yongin - si , gyeonggi - do , s . korea
morrison hershfield , atlanta , ga . , u . s . a . *
china power engineering consltg . group co . ltd . , beijing , china *
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while modular and prefabricated construction has been around for decades , renewed interest in this delivery approach is gaining more attention .
green building uses different materials and different styles of construction making estimating a challenge .
saint - gobain , one of the world’s largest building materials makers , decided to prove the performance of its products in a real work setting by creating a high - performance environment in its north american headquarters .
construction of a inpatient / day surgery building and raising of the central ring - shaped building at charles nicolle hospital .
the democratic republic of the congo suffers from endemic electricity shortages . just 10 % of its 65 million inhabitants are connected to a supply , a figure that drops to a mere 1 % in rural areas .
located in aix - en - provence , thecamp will open its doors on 28 september . now the physical construction phase for the “base camp” designed to explore solutions for the future has been completed , the “human” construction of its ecosystem can come into its own .
in order to comply with current standards for discharging effluent into the environment , the chartres métropole urban area authority has embarked on a project to build a new wastewater treatment plant at a site in mainvilliers and rehabilitate the existing site in lèves .
the project consists in designing and building a university hospital complex on a 10 - hectare site on the “ile de nantes” . this new hospital will replace the two existing facilities : hôtel dieu university and maternity hospital , and laennec hospital .
sur , a city with a hot desert climate ( on average 80 mm of rainfall per year ) , was severely damaged by two cyclones in 2007 and 2010 , which produced rainfall in excess of 300 and 400 mm in the space of 24 hours .
to overcome the limitations of a network of winding , frequently congested roads , the north réunion island district authority has opted to invest in an urban cable car that will serve five stations over a distance of 2 . 7 km .
making it easier for each inhabitant to access vital services and reducing commuting times are the key objectives of the grand paris express .
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back yard burgers , inc. , is an american regional franchise chain of quick serve restaurants .

its headquarters is located in nashville , tennessee .

as of november 2014 , there were 65 locations in the southern and midwestern united states , chiefly in tennessee and mississippi .

in august 2008 , there had been 171 locations .

although it is the most common commercial breed in the country , the franchise 's marketing tries to distinguish itself from other hamburger chains by the use of 100 % black angus beef .

back yard burgers also offers salads , baked potatoes , and other side items as optional replacements for fries in its combo meals , and also offers a vegetarian garden burger .

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history of mississippi ' s back yard burgers founded in cleveland in 1987 , back yard burgers has become mississippi ' s most successfull fast - food franchise . check out this story on urltoken urltoken
back yard burgers has 57 restaurants in 12 states , down from a peak of 180 in 2007 .
axum said it would work closely to strengthen back yard burgers’ competitive position and execute its growth strategy .
founded in cleveland in 1987 , back yard burgers has become mississippi ' s most successfull fast - food franchise .
back yard burgers has been a past or current tenant within the buildings involved in these sale and lease transactions .
at the time of the merger , back yard burgers operated 181 restaurants in 20 states , primarily in the southeast .
to counteract that , back yard burgers is focused on executing at a high level and offering customers value , mcdougall said .
back yard burgers continued with its growth strategy in 2001 . the company logo was redesigned and a web site was launched that year . back yard burgers opened small - sized outlets through co - branding with the convenience stores at gasoline filling stations . the fifth such unit opened in october 2001 , with back yard burgers being approached by the convenience stores in each instance .
hansen , bruce ,
businessman bounces back from bankruptcy to found back yard burgers empire ,
memphis business journal , september 26 , 1994 , p . 46 .
seventeen company - owned back yard burgers restaurants , as well as three franchised locations , will remain open in the memphis area .
trena rice works the register at the back yard burgers restaurant in brentwood , tenn . , tuesday , may 16 , 2017 .
cars use the drive thru at the back yard burgers restaurant in brentwood , tenn . , tuesday , may 16 , 2017 .
back yard burgers names coo michael myers president ,
memphis business journal , april 6 , 2001 , p . 21 .
although most back yard burgers started as drive - through only locations , most have since added amenities so that patrons can dine at the restaurant , as well . in certain regions , back yard burgers even caters customers’ events provided an order is placed in advance .
a boardroom scuffle at back yard burgers ' headquarters in nashville has led to a second lawsuit from one of the chain’s top executives .
ceo david mcdougall poses for portrait at the back yard burgers restaurant in brentwood , tenn . , tuesday , may 16 , 2017 .
back yard burgers to take burger battle to air waves ,
commercial appeal , may 18 , 1994 , p . b4 .
nashville - based back yard burgers inc . has filed chapter 11 documents in u . s . bankruptcy court in wilmington , del . , court records show . wholly owned subsidiaries byb properties , nashville byb and little rock back yard burgers were also included in the filing .
the first back yard burgers location popped up in cleveland , mississippi in 1987 , run by lattimore michael a grocery store owner . since then , back yard burgers began to franchise and now has nearly 200 restaurants in 20 states , primarily located in the south and midwest .
haman , john ,
back yard burgers soars in central arkansas ,
arkansas business , may 4 , 1998 , p . 23 .
but back yard burgers has since experienced a slow and steady comeback under ceo david mcdougall , who took the helm of the company in 2013 .
back yard burgers ads get a helping of ' seinfeld , '
memphis business journal , january 12 , 1998 , p . 16 .
back yard burgers profits hit $ 682 , 000 ,
nation ' s restaurant news , march 27 , 1995 , p . 14 .
back yard burgers to fuel expansion with ipo cash ,
nation ' s restaurant news , october 18 , 1993 , p . 13 .
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food , treats and drinks full of big and bold back yard flavor . take your pick .
back yard burgers’ board of directors , based upon the recommendation of a special committee of independent , non - management directors who negotiated the merger agreement , has unanimously approved the merger agreement and has recommended that back yard burgers’ stockholders vote in favor of the merger . officers and directors owning approximately 26 . 74 % of the outstanding capital stock have entered into voting agreements with bbac to vote their back yard burgers stock in favor of the transaction .
steve lynn , ceo of bbac , said , “we are excited at the prospect of adding our team’s expertise to the wonderful chain that the back yard burgers family has created since 1987 . ” chairman of bbac , reid m . zeising , added , “our acquisition of back yard burgers will enable us to focus on extending a great legacy brand . back yard burgers represents a rare combination of niche status in qsr along with a strong regional growth opportunity . ”
back yard burgers cooking up 22 franchises in memphis in next three years ,
memphis business journal , july 29 , 1988 , p . 14 .
romine , linda ,
back yard offering alternative to fast - food burgers ,
memphis business journal , july 1 , 1991 , p . 24 .
under a franchise agreement , mississippi - owned back yard burgers sell “local favorites , ” which differ from site to site and can be found at urltoken .
back yard burgers posts $ 2 . 95m loss in fy 1995 ,
nation ' s restaurant news , april 1 , 1996 , p . 12 .
lacy , sarah ,
back yard burgers opens seven new stores in expansion blitz ,
memphis business journal , august 20 , 1999 , p . 9 .
back yard burgers is listed in the franchise directory under the food category . it ' s also listed in the section for franchises under $ 500 , 000 .
axum capital partners has acquired a controlling stake in the 55 - unit burger chain back yard burgers from pharos capital group , llc , the company said on monday .
in many ways , back yard burgers pioneered the high - quality burger experience now dominated by five guys , smash burger and shake shack . high - quality beef and hand - cut vegetables , when paired with staple items like blackened chicken , hawaiian chicken , turkey burgers and veggie patty options , made back yard burgers’ flavor profile stand out in the market , said local owner ric thornburg .
allen , robin lee ,
back yard burgers spots use comic as front man ,
nation ' s restaurant news , november 23 , 1994 , p . 12 .
smyth , whit ,
back yard burgers makes future bet on dine - in ,
nation ' s restaurant news , november 16 , 1998 , p . 124 .
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rengers , carrie ,
back yard business ,
arkansas business , may 24 , 1993 , p . 22 .
back yard burgers rides comeback to hit 30 years the nashville - based restaurant chain is eyeing careful growth after emerging from bankruptcy reorganization in 2013 . check out this story on urltoken urltoken
hitting the 30 - year mark in the highly competitive restaurant industry is no easy feat , and nashville - based restaurant chain back yard burgers almost didn’t make it to the milestone .
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myers ' changes have back yard burgers on more stable ground ,
memphis business journal , september 28 , 2001 , p . 35 .
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“what i love most about back yard burgers is the food , ” muhsin muhammad , axum managing director , said in a statement . “it has the best tasting burgers , and we are looking forward to being part of its future success . ”
back yard burgers , the nashville - based restaurant chain that filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in october , has named dave mcdougall as its new ceo , according to a news release .
we ' ve expanded since lattimore michael ' s grocery store in 1987 . today , you can find a back yard burgers in 12 states across the country . find one near you .
a meeting this spring of senior staff at back yard burgers’ headquarters in downtown nashville became heated — and resulted in a lawsuit — after a compliance officer addressed numerous complaints against ceo james boyd .
though back yard burgers is most eager to establish new franchises in memphis , nashville , little rock , florida , charlotte , kansas city , and atlanta , the company states it is also happy to put restaurants almost anywhere a franchisee would be interested in running them . absentee ownership is not permitted , and 60 % of owners have control of more than one back yard burgers restaurant .
in the early days of back yard burgers , founder lattimore michael said franchises had rotating “burgers of the day” that included combinations like peanut butter and honey , cole slaw and chili , or a special hot sauce purchased from the graziosi family in the mississippi delta .
on may 19 , if you donate any amount you can buy a classic back yard burger for only $ 1 . 87 .
to create and cook a burger that’s just as good as the one you’d grill in your back yard — maybe even better .
back yard burgers is a publicly owned american fast food chain . back yard burgers differentiates itself from other fast food companies by making their hamburgers with 100 % black angus beef . furthermore , customers can opt for salad , baked potatoes , or chili instead of french fries . if straight up beef burgers are not a customer’s favorite , they can always try the turkey burgers , chicken sandwiches , or garden burgers as an alternative . diners can then finish off their meal with a tasty dessert – either a milkshake or root beer float , or even a fresh - baked cobbler featuring a berry of their choice .
yet as competitors flourished , back yard burgers struggled . the chain had been a public company for much of its history before private equity firms pharos and cherokee advisors took the chain private . in 2007 .
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lattimore michael founded back yard burgers in 1987 . at its peak , the chain had 180 locations and was considered a pioneer in the fast - casual better burger space that has exploded over the past decade .
back yard burgers operates 25 company - owned and 64 franchised restaurants throughout the country . it was founded in 1987 by lattimore michael in cleveland , miss . , and moved its corporate headquarters to memphis in 1990 .
back yard burgers’ majority owner and its secured lender have each agreed to the terms of the restructuring plan , which affects only company - owned locations , company officials reported . click here to see the company’s statement .
styles may have changed since that first back yard burgers , but the big , bold back yard taste we serve has not . today , we only use 100 % black angus beef , continuously working with a team of beef experts to study how to raise the best meat , the perfect way to form a patty and how to retain flavor and tenderness .
this announcement comes on the heels of back yard burgers’ pre - arranged chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and subsequent reorganization plan , both aimed at protecting the brand’s value , which enjoys wide acceptance across a broad spectrum of consumers .
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500 church street , suite 200 nashville , tn usa 37219 phone : ( 615 ) 620 - 2300 website it all started back in 1987 when lattimore m . michael began serving one - of - a - kind , homemade hamburgers in his cleveland , mississippi grocery store . before he knew it , people were driving from miles around to enjoy his tasty grilled creations . so lattimore opened his very own back yard burgers restaurant . a year later , the first franchised back yard burgers also fired up its grill and the rest , as they say , is history . today , back yard burgers is known as the place to go for big and bold backyard taste . our burgers and chicken are made to order , topped with only the freshest , most flavorful ingredients and served straight from the grill — just like they were more than twenty years ago .
with a critical mass of back yard burgers stores in some markets , back yard burgers began to advertise on television in the fall of 1993 . early commercials , titled
the great burger wars ,
satirized the national competitors . in june , the company launched a series of commercials featuring dennis r . phillippi , a popular comedian in memphis . in addition to regular performances at the comedy zone , phillippi appeared on a children ' s television show and wrote a regular column for a local magazine . as spokesperson for back yard burgers , phillippi brought his ability to develop a rapport with the public . known as dennis the back yard burgers guy , phillippi obnoxiously asked questions of competitors ' customers , then went on talking before they responded . the commercials advertised the company ' s burgers as bigger , at one - third pound compared with the one - quarter pound burgers at national fast - food chains . in addition , the angled grill made a healthier , tastier burger , as the fat rolled away from the patty during cooking . the commercials succeeded in increasing sales 10 to 15 percent over the previous year .
in 1990 back yard burgers units opened in tennessee , alabama , arkansas , kansas , texas , georgia , florida , mississippi , and california . the san diego store came into being after a louisiana man stopped at the greenville store . he was so impressed he called a friend in california to tell him about back yard burgers . in addition to new franchises in north carolina , ohio , missouri , nevada , and south carolina , several more stores opened in tennessee and arkansas .
3 , 200 square foot free standing restuarant adjacent to 120 , 000 square foot publix center and wachovia . former back yard burger drive thru r . . .
“ ( back yard burgers ) had gone through some extremely difficult times , but like anything , i didn’t think it was impossible to solve and if we were given some of the resources that we needed , which we were , then i thought we could clearly get things back on a better track , ” mcdougall said .
despite some measured success in the past few years , mcdougall said back yard burgers has felt the pain of the overall restaurant industry in the last year . restaurants nationwide are struggling due to overexpansion , decline in grocery prices , increased competition and labor shortages .
“david and his team have made great strides and we are pleased to support their next phase of growth , ” edna morris , axum’s managing director , said in a statement . “the better burger category remains strong , and back yard burgers is poised for growth . ”
the closing of the transaction is subject to , among other things , the approval by the holders of a majority of the outstanding common stock and preferred stock of back yard burgers , voting together as a single class , and to a financing contingency by bbac . bbac has received equity and debt financing commitments for the full amount of the merger consideration , subject to entering into definitive financing agreements and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions . the transaction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2007 , dependent on the completion of sec filings and the timing of the back yard burgers stockholders meeting at which the merger will be voted upon , as well as other factors . upon completion of the transaction , back yard burgers will become a privately held company , and its common stock will no longer be publicly traded .
“as a company looking forward , there’s really three critical aspects for back yard burgers : one is remodeling our existing restaurants , two would be building a few new ground - up restaurants and three is a revamp of our current technology footprint inside the restaurants , ” mcdougall said .
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from there , back yard burgers introduced a guest satisfaction measurement system , which includes incentives to general managers if they achieve high overall satisfaction ; reintroduced menu items that had been discontinued , including the seasoned fries , a customer favorite ; and revamped the company branding , packaging and menu boards .
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the news comes on the heels of an mbj report earlier today that back yard burgers has closed six restaurants in memphis along with eight stores in arkansas and one in jackson , tenn . last week , the company closed four nashville - area restaurants , bringing the total to 19 shuttered locations .
“dave has built an enviable career based on integrity , inspiring others and understanding the needs of both franchisees and franchisors . he brings the whole package to our brand and we couldn’t be more delighted , ” said jim phillips , chairman of the board of directors of back yard burgers , inc .
a statement from the company reads : “we regret having to close some of our company - owned restaurants in memphis . like any responsible company during these challenging times , back yard burgers is conducting a comprehensive review of its business to ensure the company is operating efficiently and is positioned for future growth . we remain committed to continuing to provide high - quality , freshly prepared , great - tasting food to our customers in our remaining memphis locations and other markets we serve . we are pleased to report that back yard burgers’ franchise - owned locations remain in memphis as well as 17 company - owned locations . ”
lattie michael , chairman and ceo of back yard burgers , said , “we are very excited to be able to announce this agreement after many months of discussions with bbac . we believe this transaction brings real value to our stockholders , franchisees , customers and employees . for our stockholders , the $ 6 . 50 share price is significantly higher than the market price of our shares over the past two years . for our franchisees , the management team of bbac , headed by steve lynn , has a proven track record in the quick service restaurant industry for growing proprietary brands . the back yard burgers brand is unique in our industry , and i am confident that under steve’s leadership , the brand will be taken to a much higher level . the focus on our quality offerings will bring the back yard burgers brand to many new customers who will come to appreciate our great - tasting food , as our existing customers already do . ”
carl diaz , who had joined back yard late last year as vice president of human resources and corporate compliance , claims he was physically assaulted by boyd , then fired on the spot at the may meeting .
back yard burgers rebounded slightly in 1996 as the company increased menu prices 3 . 5 percent at the beginning of july , generating $ 22 . 3 million in sales from company - owned units and $ 1 million in royalty fees . while same - store sales at company stores continued to stagnate , franchisees experienced a 3 . 7 percent increase . at the end of 1996 , back yard burgers counted 34 company - owned units , including ten in the memphis area and 11 throughout tennessee , and 11 in arkansas , including five in little rock . of 47 franchises , seven were located in both tennessee and north carolina , five each in arkansas and mississippi , and four each in ohio and florida . other stores were located in kansas , alabama , oklahoma , nebraska , kentucky , and south carolina . in 1996 back yard burgers recorded $ 24 million in revenues , including franchise fees for 11 new units , and $ 357 , 000 in net income .
new outlet of burgers is different ,
commercial appeal , december 3 , 1989 , p . c1 .
“as the next chapter unfolds for the company with our emergence from restructuring and our fresh new start , we feel that dave’s seasoned leadership will be invaluable in returning the back yard brand to one of prominence . ”
back yard burgers prepared to take the company public in mid - 1993 . the company merged with double s development , the largest franchisee with five units , and american back yard burgers , the arkansas franchisee . with the merger the company owned and operated eight units , while franchisees operated 37 units , for a total of 45 stores in 13 states . the merger was designed to show higher operating income to potential investors by adding store revenues to income from royalties . the franchise fee increased to $ 25 , 000 . to enhance the company ' s clout among investors , back yard burgers hired veterans of the fast - food industry for executive positions : john arnold from wendy ' s for vice - president of franchise services ; h . ray jones from pizza hut for vice - president of training ; and stephen reid from burger king for vice - president of research and development . michael sold his supermarket to concentrate on his duties as chairman of the board and ceo of the company .
in september another commercial promoted the company ' s new bacon - cheddar and bacon - swiss burgers . in these spots phillippi encouraged patrons to attempt the tongue twister ,
back yard burgers ' bigger , better , bacon burger .
phillippi introduced the new honey - mustard chicken sandwich in november . franchisees in small markets used audio from the television commercials for less expensive radio advertising . direct - mail advertising supplemented the television and radio commercials .
potential franchisees should have a net worth that exceeds one million dollars , with at least half of that readily available in liquid assets . the franchise fee is $ 25 , 000 and the total initial investment can cost from one to two million dollars . franchisees must pay a 4 % royalty fee to back yard burgers on all sales .
the most significant change myers made sought to improve the back yard burgers concept as an alternative , gourmet burger outlet through the introduction of a burger made with black angus beef , the best quality beef available . after six months of testing 100 percent black angus beef burgers in memphis , the company instituted use of the branded beef at all company - owned stores in late 2000 . the company rolled out black angus beef at all franchises in early 2001 .
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the initial stock offering took place in july . the company netted $ 9 million from a sale of 1 . 5 million shares at $ 6 per share . back yard burgers applied the funds to pay $ 400 , 000 in debt , buy back the territory rights for atlanta , fund a television advertising campaign , and open 14 company - owned restaurants in memphis , nashville , and central arkansas . the company held commitments for 16 franchises as well .
diaz filed a lawsuit in federal court against back yard burgers on tuesday , alleging that boyd retaliated against him for presenting findings about the ceo’s conduct . according to the complaint , boyd ' s “erratic behavior , abusive nature and continual acts of bullying , ” resulted in “employee alienation , mass walk - outs , and threats of potential claims and litigation . ”
the memphis closures are part of a larger company effort to shutter restaurants that aren’t meeting financial goals as a result of its recent chapter 11 bankruptcy filing . a total of eight stores in arkansas closed , including six in little rock and two in jonesboro . back yard burgers also closed a location in jackson , tenn . , and four in the nashville market .
the suit — view it here — maintains that back yard burgers ' employment attorney urged diaz to investigate claims that boyd had mistreated both field and office workers . the attorney , kelly gooch carlson out of memphis , also recommended diaz present his findings to the company’s c - level staff . but things didn ' t go over smoothly at the may 1 meeting .
at back yard burgers we are proud to partner with no kid hungry in a commitment to raise funds to help in the fight against childhood hunger . we began our partnership by joining the dine out for no kid hungry fundraiser in september of 2014 . since then , our partnership has grown to also include a fundraiser in may as part of national burger month .
franchisees found back yard burgers an attractive investment , not only as a gourmet alternative niche , but also for its low cost . a franchise on leased land with a prefabricated building cost $ 260 , 000 to $ 400 , 000 to open compared with $ 1 million for national chain franchises . costs included approximately $ 200 , 000 for the building and equipment , $ 35 , 000 for signs and canopies , a $ 16 , 000 franchise fee , which included four weeks of training for three managers , plus funds for site work and working capital . franchisees paid a 1 percent advertising fee and 4 percent royalties to back yard burgers . for each additional unit opened , a franchisee paid the company a $ 5 , 000 fee .
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early this week , back yard’s former coo , andy abbajay , also filed suit — in davidson county circuit court —against the burger chain and boyd . abbajay alleges that he was let go after expressing concern to the board over diaz ' s firing .
within a few months michael received inquiries about franchise opportunities . he had already considered the possibility that he might open another three or four stores if the first succeeded , so he had been careful in plotting the methods and procedures used at the original store . a year after back yard burgers opened , a franchise store opened in greenville , mississippi . soon more franchises opened , including two units in the memphis area , three in florida , and another in mississippi . by the end of 1988 , the company owned one unit and franchised 11 units ; these garnered revenues and royalties of $ 561 , 000 that year . back yard burgers ' success attracted several private investors and , in january 1990 , the company relocated to memphis where it planned to develop into a major market area .
back yard burgers decided to slow development of new franchises and company stores to focus on improving operations and sales . the company increased its menu prices twice in 1997 , by 4 percent in may and 3 percent in september . in january 1998 a new series of radio commercials featured the voice of john hurley , who played j . peterman on the popular television sitcom
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by november back yard burgers had converted two - thirds of the company - owned and franchised stores . with 2 , 700 square feet of space , each dining room seated 84 people . in 1998 same - store sales increased 7 percent and 6 . 5 percent for company - owned units and franchises , respectively . the increases were attributed to the september price increase , the availability of indoor seating , and improvements in customer service . increased sales at franchise units boosted royalty payments 11 . 5 percent to $ 1 . 3 million . back yard burgers recorded systemwide operating revenues of $ 59 . 6 million , $ 25 . 1 million from 33 company - owned stores and $ 34 . 5 million from 48 franchises . overall company revenues of $ 27 . 4 million garnered net income of $ 1 . 2 million .
back yard burgers , inc . offers a gourmet alternative to the traditional fast - food hamburger : a charbroiled , 100 percent black angus beef burger dressed with fresh red onions , tomatoes , and green leaf lettuce . the company owns and franchises nearly 100
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restaurants in 17 states , primarily in the mid - south . in addition to a variety of burgers , the menu includes grilled chicken sandwiches ; seasoned or waffle fries ; milkshakes made from hand - dipped , premium ice cream ; fresh - squeezed lemonade ; and fresh - baked cobbler .
this building is extremely well located and features a 2 , 922 ft building currently occupied by backyard burgers . the tenant will vacate the . . .
with a $ 124 , 000 bank loan and an investment from his two brothers , michael opened the first back yard burgers store in cleveland , mississippi , in march 1987 . the small size of the store , at 525 square feet , on leased land allowed for a low start - up cost . for $ 1 . 69 back yard burgers offered charbroiled , all beef hamburgers with fresh slices of red onion and tomato , pickles , green leaf lettuce , mustard , ketchup , and mayonnaise . with service at two drive - thru windows , the gourmet burger place filled an order in less than a minute , and each unit served 120 to 140 cars per hour , potentially generating up to $ 600 in sales per hour at peak business times . although the store did not have indoor seating , michael placed picnic tables outside , keeping with the backyard concept .
in 1995 , back yard burgers experienced a decrease in sales related to a lack of sustained interest on the part of its customers . although sales from company - owned stores increased 35 . 8 percent to $ 21 . 2 million , with 14 new units opened in late 1994 and in 1995 , same - store sales , from stores open more than one year , declined by 10 . 9 percent . the company attributed the decline to competitive discounting and promotions by the national chains as well as to a lack of indoor seating . profits also declined as the costs of labor and of the company ' s own promotions increased . back yard burgers changed its accounting system to better reflect the true valuation of impaired assets , resulting in a $ 2 . 56 million non - cash charge in 1995 . overall revenues of $ 22 . 7 million in 1995 garnered a net loss of $ 3 million .
to bring a new perspective into the business , the company hired michael w . myers as chief operating officer . myers brought 14 years ' experience with whataburger , inc . , where he held the position of regional vice - president when he left for back yard burgers . myers initiated several new programs to improve operations , including implementation of incentive programs for unit managers . he eliminated coupons and discounting programs , a marketing approach that he viewed as sending a mixed message , given that the company was offering a premium product . the company also hired consultants to evaluate operations and facilities , including building design , signage , and site plans , to streamline the restaurant for a new prototype . in may 2000 back yard burgers purchased franchise properties in jackson , tennessee ; tupelo , mississippi ; and jonesboro , arkansas - - high - volume units that fit into the company ' s strategy to build critical mass for media advertising in the memphis vicinity .
the place : lattimore m . michael’s grocery store in cleveland , mississippi . it ' s in this store that mr . michael started serving one - of - a - kind , homemade hamburgers . and much like the best back yard cookouts , people flocked , driving from miles around to get a taste .
back yard burgers , inc . ( nasdaq : bybi ) announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with bbac , llc and its wholly - owned subsidiary , bbac merger sub , inc . bbac , llc is an investment partnership managed by cherokee advisors llc , an atlanta - based firm , and its principal investors include reid m . zeising of cherokee advisors , pharos capital group , llc , based in nashville , tennessee , and c . stephen lynn , former chairman and ceo of shoney’s , inc . and sonic corp . under the terms of the merger agreement , the holders of back yard burgers common stock and preferred stock will be entitled to receive $ 6 . 50 per share in cash , which represents a 29 % premium above the closing price of $ 5 . 05 per share on june 8 , 2007 , the last trading day before this announcement . the total value of the transaction , including debt to be repaid by bbac , is approximately $ 38 million .
back yard’s former vice president of human resources and corporate compliance carl diaz first sued ceo james boyd jr . after boyd allegedly assaulted diaz in a boardroom meeting . diaz had been addressing the board about complaints related to boyd ' s management when the scuffle took place . diaz sued byb and boyd in june for firing him in retaliation .
it all started back in 1987 when lattimore m . michael began serving one - of - a - kind , homemade hamburgers in his cleveland , mississippi grocery store .
to deliver the highest quality service and best tasting food in a clean environment for a fair price . that is our mission statement , and to achieve it , we at back yard burgers are constantly scrutinizing every aspect of our business , from scheduling to equipment to ingredients . whenever we find a way to enhance our customers ' dining experience , we look for ways to implement that improvement . after all , our goal is to offer you , our customer , a delicious meal and exceptional service every time you visit .
our burgers are all individually prepared from juicy 100 % black angus beef . heat lamps ? no way . the heat comes from the flame on our real grills . order up .
“i think we’re really positioned now to take that next step and grow within the southeast , grow where we’re known and get back to where we were , ” mcdougall said .
diaz is asking the court for back pay , front pay , compensatory damages , punitive damages , relocation expenses , attorney ' s fees and other expenses for his allegedly abrupt firing .
reid m . zeising – managing partner mr . zeising is the founder and managing partner of cherokee advisors . mr . zeising founded bbac llc , which was created to acquire back yard burgers , inc . in addition , he founded bluebird advisors llc , which focuses primarily on quantitative based , statistics arbitrage , mean reversion hedge fund strategies , and institutional advisors which is a private merchant - banking firm . through institutional advisors mr . zeising invested in and advised cosi , inc . ( cosi ) and also participated in and advised on five separate financings for cosi . institutional advisors assisted william blair in taking cosi public .
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by the end of 1994 , back yard burgers owned and operated 26 units , while franchisees operated 39 units . the total of 65 units accounted for 12 store closures and 16 new store openings , and one store converted from a franchise to company owned . sales from royalties and company - owned stores rose from $ 6 million in 1993 to $ 17 . 2 million in 1994 . same - store sales increased 6 . 4 percent on the strength of its television advertising . net profit increased also , from $ 22 , 000 in 1993 to $ 682 , 000 in 1994 . the company ended the year with commitments for seven single franchise units to open early the following year .
steven n . neuroth – partner in addition to being a vice president at cherokee advisors , mr . neuroth currently serves as the chief financial officer for back yard burgers where he is working with management to help drive the initiatives that cherokee advisors put forth . in addition to cherokee advisors , mr . neuroth is a principal with bluebird advisors , which focuses primarily on quantitative based , mean reversion hedge fund strategies . prior to bluebird advisors mr . neuroth was an analyst at servidyne systems in atlanta , ga . mr . neuroth holds a master of science degree in quantitative and computational finance from the georgia institute of technology in atlanta , georgia and a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering from the same institution .
it’s like someone pointed a shrink ray at one of our classic burgers , but somehow kept the classic taste . science ? magic ? skynet ! no , no . our chefs just know how to deliver big , bold flavor in any size .
now , the chain best known for its black angus burgers and seasoned french fries is eyeing growth in the southeast , including in nashville , memphis and knoxville . the company owned by pharos capital group plans to make technology upgrades and remodel its restaurants to stay relevant to consumers .
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michael opened the first back yard burgers drive - thru restaurant in 1987 . michael owned and managed the grocery store started by his father in rosedale , mississippi , but he wanted to start a business himself . he opened a discotheque in jackson in 1979 , but the pearl river flood damaged the club and , after renovation , the melancholy mood of the town hampered business . he recovered from his losses and began to look for a new challenge . after reading an article about double drive - thru restaurants , michael thought to open one himself . he considered a variety of foods - - chicken , pizza , barbeque - - and decided on hamburgers . to compete with the national fast - food hamburger chains , he decided to offer something different , a premium quality hamburger like those he made in his own backyard .
who are you calling a turkey ? oh , our classic turkey burger ? well , ok then . top this char - grilled turkey with crisp lettuce , fresh tomato and mayo and we won’t have a problem . or put whatever you want on it , we’re pretty laid back .
reestablishing back yard burgers as a premium product resulted in a slight decline in sales during 2000 . michael and myers attributed the decline to the loss of part of the customer base when the company cut its discount programs ; the change , however , was intended to improve overall profitability and long - term growth . company - owned stores generated $ 26 . 18 million in 2000 with 35 stores , down from $ 26 . 5 million in 1999 . same - store sales declined 5 . 6 percent at company - owned stores and 5 percent at franchises . franchises paid $ 1 . 7 million in royalty fees on $ 42 . 3 million in revenues with ten new units opened in 2000 . the company rebounded from a loss of $ 558 , 000 in 1999 , due to an impairment charge of $ 1 . 4 million , to a net income of $ 466 , 000 on $ 29 . 3 million total revenue in 2000 .
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according to the lawsuit , boyd accused diaz and abbajay of conspiring to take over the company . abbajay described the work environment after diaz ' s firing as “hostile . ” he was called into boyd ' s office and fired on account of “poor operations” in june .
the lawsuit alleges that abbajay was not fired “for cause” pursuant to the details of his contract . he ' s seeking severance pay , future and past wages and other damages .
on average , each restaurant comprised 15 employees , though company ceo james boyd said none of the units it closed employed more than 18 workers .
“we are hopeful the remaining restaurants can meet established targets and we are working to provide them with the support they need , ” boyd said in an interview with mbj . “we feel confident they will meet targets and that they will require no further action to hit financial targets . ”
bankruptcy protection allows the company to renounce some of its existing leases and position it to re - negotiate others . high lease rates were one factor contributing to the financial inefficiencies of the 19 closures , boyd indicated .
the company now owns and operates 25 restaurants along with 64 franchised locations across 35 franchisees . it operated as many as 181 restaurants in 2007 .
“during the presentation , boyd flew into a rage against diaz because of diaz’s refusal to remain silent about boyd’s illegal activities , ” the lawsuit reads . “specifically , boyd [ . . . ] moved his 6’5” frame towards diaz in a confrontational manner and stared him down . diaz refused to engage boyd , which further infuriated boyd . boyd then had diaz removed from the building and told diaz not to return .
a phone message left for boyd wasn ' t returned as of wednesday afternoon .
from franintel inc . , an atlanta - based financial and operations c - level services firm supporting emerging to midsize franchisors , where he served as president for two years .
mcdougall , who has a successful track record as a senior leader in both qsr and full - service restaurants , joins the 85 - unit chain , with more than 30 - years - experience in franchising , operations , international and supply chain management . throughout his foodservice career , mcdougall earned a reputation for operations optimization , financial engineering , technology enhancements and international expansion , as well as team leadership .
the restructuring plan , which did not include franchise - owned locations and had full support of both the company’s owner and secured lender , was recently confirmed by the u . s . bankruptcy court for the district of delaware . the company now has 22 company - owned and 63 franchised locations in 20 states .
prior to his tenure at franintel , mcdougall served as the senior vice president of qsr operations for nexcen brands , inc . , a multi - brand franchise company based in atlanta . nexcen operated such brands as marble slab creamery , great american cookie and pretzel maker , had over 1 , 200 locations with annual sales of $ 375 million and operated in twelve countries before being sold to global franchise group .