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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.

Fresh Creative Cuisine is a Baltimore-based company dedicated to offering innovative culinary solutions. Located at 2800 Wegworth Lane, they prioritize customer satisfaction and value all forms of feedback. With a commitment to quality, Fresh Creative Cuisine focuses on utilizing technology to enhance their product offerings. Their approach combines creativity and professionalism, ensuring a unique experience for their clientele. Generated from the website

The Class Produce Group is a third-generation, family-owned produce distributor operating in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., area. In 1936, the company started with just one stall at the old Baltimore Marsh Market, but has since grown to 13 distribution centers and two warehouses in Jessup, Md. Over time, the business grew into six companies: W.D. Class & Son, JLW Produce, JC Banana, CFC Trucking, Class Distribution Services and Intellispec. In November 2004, the W.D. Class, JC Banana and JLW Produce business units were merged into a single operating entity known as The Class Produce Group. CFC Trucking continues to operate as a subsidiary, distributing produce throughout the company s market area with more than 60 refrigerated trucks.