Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.maxandermas.com

This company adds a dash of fun to its cuisine, and customers eat it up. Max & Erma's Restaurants operates and franchises about 100 family-style restaurants in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and a handful of other states. Known for its gourmet hamburgers and bathtub-sized sundae bar, the chain serves a variety of moderately priced menu items, including chicken, pasta, salads, and steak dishes. The company's restaurants are typically free-standing units that sport a collection of local memorabilia. Franchisees operate about 25 locations, while the rest are company-owned. After filing for bankruptcy in 2009, the chain was purchased by American Blue Ribbon Holdings in 2010.

Officers:
Chairman: Todd B. Barnum
President, G&R Management Services: Robert Forbes
EVP, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary, and Director: William C. (Bill) Niegsch Jr.

Competitors:
Applebee's Services
Bob Evans
Frisch's

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