Blue Ridge Best Foods, Incorporated

WesterN SizzliN was started in Augusta, Ga., in 1962 when company founder, Nick Pascarella, discovered a unique way of grilling steaks. If searing the bottom of the steak made it juicy, he reasoned that adding flames to the top with the thought that it would make them even better. In addition to steaks, customers have a variety of other entrees like chicken, seafood, country vegetables and hot fresh baked breads and desserts. WesterN SizzliN is a family restaurant that serves a buffet as well. There are approximately 150 WesterN SizzliN Steak restaurants in nearly 25 states. The company employs nearly 500 people. It trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol WSZZ. WesterN is headquartered in Roanoke, Va.

Founded in 1995, Great American Steak and Buffet is a full-service food establishment. The restaurant offers gift cards of various denominations, as well as several financing options. It serves clients in Tennessee, South Carolina and Virginia. In addition, the restaurant maintains a human resources department. Great American Steak and Buffet is owned by Western Sizzlin Corporation