Piccadilly Restaurants
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Founded | 1944 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Headquarters | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Key people | Azam Malik, CEO |
| Products | Comfort Food, cafeterias, institutional food service management, catering |
| Website | http://www.piccadilly.com |
Owned by Piccadilly Holdings LLC, Piccadilly Restaurants is a group of cafeteria-style, casual dining restaurants in seven, mainly Southeastern states with the majority located in the Gulf Coast region.
The chain began in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where T.H. “Tandy” Hamilton opened the first Piccadilly in 1944.1 Hamilton has been called the “Walt Disney of the food business” and often credited as a visionary of providing quality dining and service at an affordable price.
In addition to its traditional restaurants, Piccadilly operates Piccadilly Emergency Services, which provides meals in emergency and disaster settings, and Piccadilly Food Service, which offers meals for schools, hospitals and government organizations.
The company also offers family dining, meals-to-go and catering services.2
History
[[File:Vintage photo of Piccadilly Restaurant.jpg|thumb|left|Piccadilly expanded in 1998 when it purchased Morrison’s Cafeterias, a major competitor.3
In 2003, the company was purchased by Yucaipa Companies and Diversified Investment Management Group. Piccadilly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2012.4
Piccadilly Holdings is now owned by Falcon Holdings led by CEO Azam Malik.
The company continues its expansion with the opening of Piccadilly To Go locations and a contemporary, prototype restaurant designed to lead future growth.5
In 2003, the company was purchased by the Yucaipa Companies and Diversified Investment Management Group.[1] Piccadilly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2012.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Piccadilly cafeteria chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy". Associated Press vis The Times-Picayune. September 14, 2012.