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Top 100: Tom & Eddie's No. 15

June 28, 2012

Tom & Eddie's

Chicago / No. of units: 4

Retired McDonald’s executives Ed Rensi and Tom Dentice pooled their 65 years of experience to found a gourmet burger restaurant that would “put good taste in everything we do.” The duo focused on high quality food and service, delivered in a family-friendly environment. Tom & Eddie’s popularity is underscored by a strong community presence and monthly fundraising “restaurant nights.” This has earned the concept an avid customer following, which has enabled it to grow to four units in the Chicago area and a fifth launching in late spring of 2012. Plans also are on the books for location No. 6, slated for Chicago’s West Loop.