Tony Roma's
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| Type | Private |
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| Founded | 1972 in North Miami, Florida |
| Headquarters | Dallas, Texas, USA |
| Key people | John Morgan, Chairman Marc A. Buehler, EVP COO Kenneth (Ken) Myres, VP Franchise Development[1] |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Products | ribs, steak, chicken, and seafood |
| Employees | 1,725 (2006)[1] |
| Website | Tony Roma's U.S. Tony Roma's Asia Pacific |
Tony Roma's is a casual dining chain restaurant specializing in baby back ribs. The first location was established in 1972 in North Miami, Florida, by the eponymous founder, and today there are roughly 260 locations in 27 countries comprising 32 territories.[2][3] Tony Roma's slogan is, "Famous for Ribs," "Famoso por Costillas," or "Fameux pour côtes levés," depending on the language.
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[edit] Menu
According to the company's website,[4] Roma's decision to include Baby Back Ribs on the menu was a spontaneous one. The dish was quickly successful and became one of the chain's signature offerings. Today the company claims that Roma is considered the "pioneer of Baby Back Ribs." They're also known for their "block" style fried onion "loaf".
A lengthy list of culinary awards is available on the website.[5]
A number of Tony Roma's accept take-out orders as well as dine-in. Roma's also offers diners promotions such as "Tony Roma’s Privilege Loyalty" cards which offer discounts and special offers. In the US, they have "Roma Rib Expert Club" where members obtain special offers, news and promotions.
[edit] Retail products
A number of entrees from the Tony Roma's menu are available as prepackaged frozen meals, sold in supermarkets. The entrees are manufactured and distributed by Rupari Food Services.[6] Tony Roma's original barbecue sauce is also available in supermarkets.
[edit] Gallery
 Baby-back ribs and onion loaf |
[edit] Countries and territories with Tony Roma's restaurants
[edit] Logos
 Original logo; still used in the Asia Pacific locations |
Updated logo; now used in the United States and some Asia Pacific locations |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Romacorp, Inc. - Google Finance
- ^ Tony Roma's: Ribs - Seafood - Steaks
- ^ Tony Roma's: Ribs - Seafood - Steaks
- ^ Tony Roma's: Ribs - Seafood - Steaks
- ^ Tony Roma's: Ribs - Seafood - Steaks
- ^ http://www.franchisesolutions.com/franchisenews/2009/04/RUPARI-FOOD-SERVICES-ROLLS-OUT-NEW-TONY-ROMAS-RETAIL-PRODUCTS.cfm
