www.WholeHogCafe.com

About “Whole Hog”

• Fast casual BBQ restaurant chain, founded in Little Rock, AR

• Currently 15 locations throughout Arkansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and New Jersey

– 5 company-owned locations

– 7 independently owned & operated licensee locations

– 3 franchised locations

• Established reputation as Arkansas’ premier BBQ restaurant

– Featured on Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels “Best Barbecue” episode (Season 3; Episode 3)

– 1 of 5 restaurants listed as “Don’t Miss” while in Arkansas by Fodor’s Guide

– Maintains 4.5 out of 5 star rating on Yelp.com, with ~283 reviews to-date

– Awarded “Best Barbecue” by Arkansas Times every year since 2001

Our Story

• 1998 – Founders Ron Blasingame, Mike “Sarge” Davis, and Steve Lucchi form core of competitive BBQ team.

• 2000 – Team earns 2nd place finish in “Ribs” category at Memphis-in-May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Whole Hog Cafe opens for business three months later.

• 2002 – Team earns 1st place finish in “Whole Hog” category at Memphis-in-May; logo changed from “Award-winning BBQ” to “World Champion BBQ”.

• 2005 – First license agreement signed for location in Bentonville, AR.

• 2013 – Whole Hog Cafe – Cherry Hill opens as base for Northeast expansion

• 2015 – Second Northeast location opens in Medford, NJ

• Firmitas Brands comes on as Northeast Sub-Franchisor/ Development Agent

World Champion BBQ – Served Every Day

Memphis-in-May 2002 – 1st Place Whole Hog

Menu Highlights

RIBS HALF-CHICKEN PULLED PORK

BRISKET SAUSAGE

*ALL SMOKED IN HOUSE*

Successful Operations in Various Formats

Little Rock, AR

Smokers - Cherry Hill, NJ

Grand Opening Little Rock Airport

(Food Court)

Bryant, AR

Cherry Hill, NJ (Standalone; 5,900 sq ft)

Original Location – Little Rock, AR (Strip Mall; 9,000 sq ft w/ banquet room)

Bryant, AR (End Cap; 3,500 sq ft)

Food Truck

Awards & Recognitions

Did you know that…   … at least two U.S. Presidents have eaten at Whole Hog?   … Whole Hog Cafe serving utensils are in President Clinton’s time capsule, which will be opened in the year 2104?

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Winner - Best BBQ

2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 Winner - Best Ribs

2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

Arkansas Times Winner - Best BBQ

2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

South Jersey Magazine Winner - Best BBQ

2014

Memphis-in-May World Championship Barbecue Cooking

Contest

Whole Hog Category 1st Place - 2002 6th Place - 2013

  Ribs Category

2nd Place - 2000 & 2002 3rd Place - 2008 5th Place - 2013

President George W. Bush visits Bentonville, AR (2008)

X-Men star Hugh Jackman tweets: “We heard this is the best. Well it sure is

the best this Aussie has had…..& we know BBQ!

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