At Buddy’s bar-b-q, we have stayed true to our roots since 1972, providing great food at a great value to the East Tennessee community so you can have a Smokin’ Good Deal™ every day.

Sources & updates
How this name was decided

the site's published name — stated on buddysbarbq.com, inspections.myhealthdepartment.com, tiktok.com

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Legal Entities & Relationships

BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.Licensed operator of 1 of its locations
rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov

Federal Awards

Award collection evidence

USAspending loans, grants and direct payments since FY2008. Contracts and subawards excluded. Reported loan value, subsidy, award amount and outlays are distinct; no original principal, forgiveness or current debt is inferred.

  • BUDDYS BAR B Q, INC Recipient · KNOXVILLE, TN
    Address
    5806 KINGSTON PIKE · KNOXVILLE, TN, 37919 · USA
    Business types
    category business, small business
    Recipient ID
    cdebd298-53f5-583c-5ce2-db9229ccba10-R
    Recipient level
    R
    View recipient record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/cdebd298-53f5-583c-5ce2-db9229ccba10-R/ → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/ → https://api.gleif.org/api/v1/lei-records/254900IR3B9OLHVOYP79 → https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/ → https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/buddys-barbq-knoxville-4
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending-recipient:d64ea46f3d0605003b72e40b
    All published fields
    Name
    BUDDYS BAR B Q, INC
    Address
    City
    KNOXVILLE
    State
    TN
    Country
    USA
    Postal Code
    37919
    Address Line1
    5806 KINGSTON PIKE
    Address Line2
    5806 KINGSTON PIKE
    Recipient ID
    cdebd298-53f5-583c-5ce2-db9229ccba10-R
    Business Types
    category_business, small_business
    Recipient Level
    R
  • BUDDYS BAR B Q, INC Guaranteed/insured loan$1,192,900 loan value
    Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Award ID
    6249347103
    Assistance listing
    59.073
    Searched name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
    Reported loan value (USD)
    $1,192,900
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    $1,213,417.88

    TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

    View federal award
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/search/spending_by_award/ → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/ → https://api.usaspending.gov/api/v2/recipient/cdebd298-53f5-583c-5ce2-db9229ccba10-R/ → https://api.gleif.org/api/v1/lei-records/254900IR3B9OLHVOYP79 → https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/ → https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/buddys-barbq-knoxville-4
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://api.usaspending.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    federal-awards-v2
    Evidence ID
    usaspending:3477e6cdc274995e47a58590
    All published fields
    Group
    loans
    Award ID
    6249347103
    Award Type
    GUARANTEED/INSURED LOAN (F)
    Description
    TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES IN MAINTAINING WORK FORCE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
    Recipient ID
    cdebd298-53f5-583c-5ce2-db9229ccba10-R
    Recipient Name
    BUDDYS BAR B Q, INC
    Awarding Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Generated award ID
    ASST_NON_6249347103_073
    Queried Legal Name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
    Awarding Sub Agency
    Small Business Administration
    Reported loan value (USD)
    1,192,900
    Reported subsidy cost (USD)
    1,213,417.88
    Assistance listing
    59.073

Trademarks

  • BUDDY'S REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Serial 73148322
    Registration
    1117462
    Filed
    Nov 14, 1977
    Registered
    May 1, 1979
    Classes
    IC 042
    Attorney
    Robert E. Pitts

    Goods & services

    IC 042: FOOD CATERING AND RESTAURANT SERVICES.

    Owners as filed

    • FRIAR TUCK'S TABLE, INC. (ORIGINAL REGISTRANT)
    • BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. (SUBSEQUENT OWNER AFTER REGISTRATION)

    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.

    View trademark record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/prod-v1-0-0/tmsearch → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    trademarks-v2
    Evidence ID
    uspto:bdc13bedb3bd3df790536b01
    All published fields
    Live mark
    Yes
    Owners as filed
    • City
      KNOXVILLE
      Name
      FRIAR TUCK'S TABLE, INC.
      Role
      ORIGINAL REGISTRANT
      Region
      TENNESSEE 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      FRIAR TUCK'S TABLE, INC. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
      Citizenship
      TENNESSEE, USA
    • City
      KNOXVILLE
      Name
      BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
      Role
      SUBSEQUENT OWNER AFTER REGISTRATION
      Region
      TENNESSEE 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
      Citizenship
      TENNESSEE, USA
    Status
    REGISTERED AND RENEWED
    Attorney
    Robert E. Pitts
    Wordmark
    BUDDY'S
    Filed Date
    1977-11-14
    Mark Types
    SERVICE MARK
    Us Classes
    100.
    Registered
    Yes
    Status Code
    800
    Serial Number
    73148322
    Ownership scope
    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.
    First Use Any Date
    1972-06-30
    Goods And Services
    IC 042: FOOD CATERING AND RESTAURANT SERVICES.
    Queried Legal Name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
    Registration Date
    1979-05-01
    Registration Number
    1117462
    First Use Commerce Date
    1972-06-30
    International Classes
    IC 042
    Matching Owner Entries
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
  • BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Serial 73148323
    Registration
    1117463
    Filed
    Nov 14, 1977
    Registered
    May 1, 1979
    Classes
    IC 042
    Attorney
    Robert E. Pitts

    Goods & services

    IC 042: FOOD CATERING AND RESTAURANT SERVICES.

    Owners as filed

    • FRIAR TUCK'S TABLE, INC. (ORIGINAL REGISTRANT)
    • BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. (SUBSEQUENT OWNER AFTER REGISTRATION)

    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.

    View trademark record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/prod-v1-0-0/tmsearch → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    trademarks-v2
    Evidence ID
    uspto:481fc501b239b93f7a3d30a6
    All published fields
    Live mark
    Yes
    Owners as filed
    • City
      KNOXVILLE
      Name
      FRIAR TUCK'S TABLE, INC.
      Role
      ORIGINAL REGISTRANT
      Region
      TENNESSEE 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      FRIAR TUCK'S TABLE, INC. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
      Citizenship
      TENNESSEE, USA
    • City
      KNOXVILLE
      Name
      BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
      Role
      SUBSEQUENT OWNER AFTER REGISTRATION
      Region
      TENNESSEE 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
      Citizenship
      TENNESSEE, USA
    Status
    REGISTERED AND RENEWED
    Attorney
    Robert E. Pitts
    Wordmark
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q
    Filed Date
    1977-11-14
    Mark Types
    SERVICE MARK
    Us Classes
    100.
    Registered
    Yes
    Status Code
    800
    Serial Number
    73148323
    Ownership scope
    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.
    First Use Any Date
    1972-06-30
    Goods And Services
    IC 042: FOOD CATERING AND RESTAURANT SERVICES.
    Queried Legal Name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
    Registration Date
    1979-05-01
    Registration Number
    1117463
    First Use Commerce Date
    1972-06-30
    International Classes
    IC 042
    Matching Owner Entries
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
  • BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q REGISTERED AND RENEWED · Serial 73148352
    Registration
    1117464
    Filed
    Nov 14, 1977
    Registered
    May 1, 1979
    Classes
    IC 042
    Attorney
    Robert E. Pitts

    Goods & services

    IC 042: FOOD CATERING AND RESTAURANT SERVICES.

    Owners as filed

    • FRIAR TUCK'S TABLE, INC. (ORIGINAL REGISTRANT)
    • BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. (SUBSEQUENT OWNER AFTER REGISTRATION)

    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.

    View trademark record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/prod-v1-0-0/tmsearch → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    trademarks-v2
    Evidence ID
    uspto:a9763cccc3287611ab74e7c5
    All published fields
    Live mark
    Yes
    Owners as filed
    • City
      KNOXVILLE
      Name
      FRIAR TUCK'S TABLE, INC.
      Role
      ORIGINAL REGISTRANT
      Region
      TENNESSEE 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      FRIAR TUCK'S TABLE, INC. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
      Citizenship
      TENNESSEE, USA
    • City
      KNOXVILLE
      Name
      BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
      Role
      SUBSEQUENT OWNER AFTER REGISTRATION
      Region
      TENNESSEE 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
      Citizenship
      TENNESSEE, USA
    Status
    REGISTERED AND RENEWED
    Attorney
    Robert E. Pitts
    Wordmark
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q
    Filed Date
    1977-11-14
    Mark Types
    SERVICE MARK
    Us Classes
    100.
    Registered
    Yes
    Status Code
    800
    Serial Number
    73148352
    Ownership scope
    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.
    First Use Any Date
    1972-06-30
    Goods And Services
    IC 042: FOOD CATERING AND RESTAURANT SERVICES.
    Queried Legal Name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
    Registration Date
    1979-05-01
    Registration Number
    1117464
    First Use Commerce Date
    1972-06-30
    International Classes
    IC 042
    Matching Owner Entries
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
  • BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED · Serial 88490332
    Registration
    5965658
    Filed
    Jun 26, 2019
    Registered
    Jan 21, 2020
    Classes
    IC 043
    Attorney
    Wade R. Orr

    Goods & services

    IC 043: food catering and restaurant services.

    Owners as filed

    • Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (ORIGINAL REGISTRANT)

    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.

    View trademark record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/prod-v1-0-0/tmsearch → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    trademarks-v2
    Evidence ID
    uspto:3aeec69da794a5d7b3144f01
    All published fields
    Live mark
    Yes
    Owners as filed
    • City
      Knoxville
      Name
      Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc.
      Role
      ORIGINAL REGISTRANT
      Region
      Tennessee 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
      Citizenship
      TENNESSEE, USA
    Status
    SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
    Attorney
    Wade R. Orr
    Wordmark
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q
    Filed Date
    2019-06-26
    Mark Types
    SERVICE MARK
    Us Classes
    100 101.
    Registered
    Yes
    Status Code
    702
    Serial Number
    88490332
    Ownership scope
    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.
    First Use Any Date
    2010-01-01
    Goods And Services
    IC 043: food catering and restaurant services.
    Queried Legal Name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
    Registration Date
    2020-01-21
    Registration Number
    5965658
    First Use Commerce Date
    2010-01-01
    International Classes
    IC 043
    Matching Owner Entries
    Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
  • BUDDY'S CUSTOM CATERING SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED · Serial 88490357
    Registration
    5965659
    Filed
    Jun 26, 2019
    Registered
    Jan 21, 2020
    Classes
    IC 043
    Attorney
    Wade R. Orr

    Goods & services

    IC 043: food catering and restaurant services.

    Owners as filed

    • Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (ORIGINAL REGISTRANT)

    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.

    View trademark record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/prod-v1-0-0/tmsearch → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    trademarks-v2
    Evidence ID
    uspto:1215a6aeba576a6f3cd8aec1
    All published fields
    Live mark
    Yes
    Owners as filed
    • City
      Knoxville
      Name
      Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc.
      Role
      ORIGINAL REGISTRANT
      Region
      Tennessee 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
      Citizenship
      TENNESSEE, USA
    Status
    SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
    Attorney
    Wade R. Orr
    Wordmark
    BUDDY'S CUSTOM CATERING
    Filed Date
    2019-06-26
    Mark Types
    SERVICE MARK
    Us Classes
    100 101.
    Registered
    Yes
    Status Code
    702
    Serial Number
    88490357
    Ownership scope
    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.
    First Use Any Date
    2010-01-01
    Goods And Services
    IC 043: food catering and restaurant services.
    Queried Legal Name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
    Registration Date
    2020-01-21
    Registration Number
    5965659
    First Use Commerce Date
    2010-01-01
    International Classes
    IC 043
    Matching Owner Entries
    Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
  • "SMOKIN' SINCE 1972" REGISTERED · Serial 88490382
    Registration
    6122024
    Filed
    Jun 26, 2019
    Registered
    Aug 11, 2020
    Classes
    IC 043
    Attorney
    Wade R. Orr

    Goods & services

    IC 043: food catering and restaurant services.

    Owners as filed

    • Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (ORIGINAL REGISTRANT)

    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.

    View trademark record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/prod-v1-0-0/tmsearch → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    trademarks-v2
    Evidence ID
    uspto:83505aa0fb6bd00b405ec02a
    All published fields
    Live mark
    Yes
    Owners as filed
    • City
      Knoxville
      Name
      Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc.
      Role
      ORIGINAL REGISTRANT
      Region
      Tennessee 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
      Citizenship
      TENNESSEE, USA
    Status
    REGISTERED
    Attorney
    Wade R. Orr
    Wordmark
    "SMOKIN' SINCE 1972"
    Filed Date
    2019-06-26
    Mark Types
    SERVICE MARK
    Us Classes
    101 100.
    Registered
    Yes
    Status Code
    700
    Serial Number
    88490382
    Ownership scope
    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.
    First Use Any Date
    2010-01-01
    Goods And Services
    IC 043: food catering and restaurant services.
    Queried Legal Name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
    Registration Date
    2020-08-11
    Registration Number
    6122024
    First Use Commerce Date
    2010-01-01
    International Classes
    IC 043
    Matching Owner Entries
    Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (CORPORATION; TENNESSEE, USA)
  • A SMOKIN' GOOD DEAL REGISTERED · Serial 98577812
    Registration
    7962495
    Filed
    May 31, 2024
    Registered
    Sep 23, 2025
    Classes
    IC 043
    Attorney
    Wade R. Orr

    Goods & services

    IC 043: Restaurant and catering services; Restaurant services featuring barbecue.

    Owners as filed

    • Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (ORIGINAL REGISTRANT)

    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.

    View trademark record
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/prod-v1-0-0/tmsearch → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://tmsearch.uspto.gov
    Interpreted by rule
    trademarks-v2
    Evidence ID
    uspto:6eab95fdafe84e677d28385d
    All published fields
    Live mark
    Yes
    Owners as filed
    • City
      Knoxville
      Name
      Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc.
      Role
      ORIGINAL REGISTRANT
      Region
      Tennessee 37919, UNITED STATES
      Entity Type
      CORPORATION
      As Published
      Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (CORPORATION; Tennessee, USA)
      Citizenship
      Tennessee, USA
    Status
    REGISTERED
    Attorney
    Wade R. Orr
    Wordmark
    A SMOKIN' GOOD DEAL
    Filed Date
    2024-05-31
    Mark Types
    SERVICE MARK
    Us Classes
    100 101.
    Registered
    Yes
    Status Code
    700
    Serial Number
    98577812
    Ownership scope
    USPTO record names this owner; current ownership is not inferred from historical owner entries.
    First Use Any Date
    2024-06-24
    Goods And Services
    IC 043: Restaurant and catering services; Restaurant services featuring barbecue.
    Queried Legal Name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
    Registration Date
    2025-09-23
    Registration Number
    7962495
    First Use Commerce Date
    2024-06-24
    International Classes
    IC 043
    Matching Owner Entries
    Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. (CORPORATION; Tennessee, USA)

Litigation

  • Johnson v. Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc. District Court, E.D. Tennessee · Filed Aug 9, 2013
    Docket
    1:13-cv-00254
    Filed
    Aug 9, 2013
    Terminated
    Apr 29, 2015
    Jurisdiction
    Federal question
    Matched party
    Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc.
    Searched name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.

    Nature Of Suit

    Civil Rights: Jobs

    Cause

    28:1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination

    Exact party-name match in CourtListener; not an independently resolved legal identity, finding of wrongdoing or litigation outcome.

    View court docket
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://www.courtlistener.com/api/rest/v4/search/?order_by=dateFiled+desc&q=party%3A%22BUDDY%27S+BAR-B-Q%2C+INC.%22&type=d → self-named as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/
    About
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC., the licensed operator of its premises
    Read from
    https://www.courtlistener.com
    Interpreted by rule
    court-dockets-v2
    Evidence ID
    courtlistener:d3606bec9f415ea0f59bd71f
    All published fields
    Cause
    28:1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination
    Court
    District Court, E.D. Tennessee
    Court ID
    tned
    Case Name
    Johnson v. Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc.
    Docket ID
    5337340
    Date Filed
    2013-08-09
    Match scope
    Exact party-name match in CourtListener; not an independently resolved legal identity, finding of wrongdoing or litigation outcome.
    Docket number
    1:13-cv-00254
    Nature Of Suit
    Civil Rights: Jobs
    Date Terminated
    2015-04-29
    Jurisdiction Type
    Federal question
    Matched Party Name
    Buddy's Bar-B-Q, Inc.
    Queried Legal Name
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC.
Relationship evidence

Identity revision 1, last changed

  • a declared affiliated site is a relationship the publisher states, not common ownership
  • a declared provider account (gift cards, hiring, ordering) is a service relationship, not an affiliation
  • a register party at the business's premises is a candidate operator until the Place and legal resolvers bind it
  • a licensed operator of the business's premises operates those locations; it is not thereby the brand's owner
  • an employer a job board names on the openings posts them; it is not thereby the owner or the operator
  • an app's store seller or developer publishes the app; neither is thereby the restaurant's owner
  • a menu that names a producer names it; it is not a supply contract, a volume or an exclusivity
  • a mail or DMARC service domain in DNS is a technical service relationship, not an affiliation
  • a group the site says it is part of is a public affiliation; the equity chain and buying rights are separate questions
  • an organization that posts the openings, sells the app or holds a program account shares services with the business; that is not affiliation or ownership
  • Published nameBuddy's
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com → declared Organization name
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Published descriptionAt Buddy’s bar-b-q, we have stayed true to our roots since 1972, providing great food at a great value to the East Tennessee community so you can have a Smokin’ Good Deal™ every day.
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Declared languageen-US
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • LogoLogo
    Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com → declared Organization logo
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Legal entity

    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. · c/o GRADY, ALLEN, 5806 KINGSTON PIKE, Knoxville, US-TN, 37919, US

    lei
    254900IR3B9OLHVOYP79
    registrationAuthorityFileNumber
    000043375
    registrationAuthority
    RA000636
    entityStatus
    ACTIVE
    registrationStatus
    LAPSED
    jurisdiction
    US-TN
    legalForm
    QJ9F
    entityCategory
    GENERAL
    headquartersAddress
    5806 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, US-TN, 37919, US
    leiInitialRegistration
    2021-04-14
    leiLastUpdate
    2022-04-15
    leiNextRenewal
    2022-04-14
    managingLOU
    5493001KJTIIGC8Y1R12
    otherNames
    BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q BEARDEN, INC.
    Published by a third-party source · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://api.gleif.org/api/v1/lei-records/254900IR3B9OLHVOYP79 → printed as BUDDY'S BAR-B-Q, INC. on https://rlpsmobile.abc.tn.gov/LicenseSearch/LoadTable/ → confirmed by the only GLEIF record under this legal name
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:43 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://api.gleif.org
    Interpreted by rule
    gleif-lei-v2

Buddy's Employees & Ownership

The latest people collection is incomplete. Previously confirmed people remain available with their original dates.

BRAD WANTLANDDIRECTOR
Stated by 1 source
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
SANDY HAYESREGIONAL MANAGER
Stated by 1 source
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
SONYA PARISREGIONAL MANAGER
Stated by 1 source
Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC

Job Postings

26 job listings

  • Recruiting platformpaylocity
    Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 AM UTC
    Observed via
    publisher careers link → resolved board identity → https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/451fde2f-cf03-43a7-9c60-d412d8573522
    Read from
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com
  • Board451fde2f-cf03-43a7-9c60-d412d8573522
    Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 AM UTC
    Observed via
    publisher careers link → resolved board identity → https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/451fde2f-cf03-43a7-9c60-d412d8573522
    Read from
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com
  • Open roles26
    Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 AM UTC
    Observed via
    publisher careers link → resolved board identity → https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/All/451fde2f-cf03-43a7-9c60-d412d8573522
    Read from
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com
  • Banquet Hall Server - FT/PT BEARDEN BANQUET HALL · ID 3251773
    Posted
    Sep 23, 2025
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    View job posting
    Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3251773
    First observed
    Sep 23, 2025, 2:50 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com
    All published fields
    Title
    Banquet Hall Server - FT/PT
    Posted
    2025-09-23
    Identifier
    3251773
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    Published location
    BEARDEN BANQUET HALL
  • CASHIER - FT/PT SOUTH · ID 3285589
    Posted
    Sep 2, 2025
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    View job posting
    Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3285589
    First observed
    Sep 2, 2025, 9:20 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com
    All published fields
    Title
    CASHIER - FT/PT
    Posted
    2025-09-02
    Identifier
    3285589
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    Published location
    SOUTH
  • CASHIER - FT/PT EVENINGS NORTH · ID 3364055
    Posted
    Jun 23, 2025
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    View job posting
    Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3364055
    First observed
    Jun 23, 2025, 5:13 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com
    All published fields
    Title
    CASHIER - FT/PT EVENINGS
    Posted
    2025-06-23
    Identifier
    3364055
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    Published location
    NORTH
  • CASHIER FT/PT BUDDY'S OAK RIDGE · ID 3181470
    Posted
    May 4, 2026
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    View job posting
    Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3181470
    First observed
    May 4, 2026, 7:34 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com
    All published fields
    Title
    CASHIER FT/PT
    Posted
    2026-05-04
    Identifier
    3181470
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    Published location
    BUDDY'S OAK RIDGE
  • CASHIER FT/PT WEST · ID 3293007
    Posted
    Dec 8, 2025
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    View job posting
    Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3293007
    First observed
    Dec 8, 2025, 8:27 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com
    All published fields
    Title
    CASHIER FT/PT
    Posted
    2025-12-08
    Identifier
    3293007
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    Published location
    WEST
  • CASHIER FT/PT CLINTON · ID 3293050
    Posted
    Sep 23, 2025
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    View job posting
    Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:42 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3293050
    First observed
    Sep 23, 2025, 8:34 PM UTC
    Read from
    https://recruiting.paylocity.com
    All published fields
    Title
    CASHIER FT/PT
    Posted
    2025-09-23
    Identifier
    3293050
    Recruiting platform
    paylocity
    Published location
    CLINTON

Contact Information

Phones

8657701949

DomP@BuddysBarbq.com | (865) 770-1949

Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
Observed via
https://buddysbarbq.com/franchising/
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
Emails

DomP@BuddysBarbq.com

DomP@BuddysBarbq.com | (865) 770-1949

Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
Observed via
https://buddysbarbq.com/franchising/
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC

External references

Emails

support@attentivemobile.com

Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
Observed via
https://buddysbarbq.com/terms-and-conditions/ → printed in page text, not marked up → role address by local-part convention (RFC 2142) → address on another registrable domain — referenced, not the subject's contact point → printed beside it: "If you are experiencing any problems with the Messaging Service, please visit https://Support.AttentiveMobile.Com/Help/ and submit the form with details about your problem or your request for support,"
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
Contact forms

https://buddysbarbq.com/news/

Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
Observed via
https://buddysbarbq.com/news/ → form headed "Fill out the form below and our Franchise Development Coordinator will be in touch." → submits to https://buddysbarbq.com/news/ → purpose: franchise_inquiry (its heading names it) → https://buddysbarbq.com/franchising/ → https://buddysbarbq.com/franchising/about-us/
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC

https://franchising.buddysbarbq.com/wp-comments-post.php

Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:41 AM UTC
Observed via
https://franchising.buddysbarbq.com/hello-world/ → form headed "Leave a Reply Cancel reply" → submits to https://franchising.buddysbarbq.com/wp-comments-post.php → purpose: comment (posts to WordPress's comment endpoint) → what a sender writes is published on the page (a comment is published where it is left: posts to WordPress's comment endpoint)
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 3:41 AM UTC

https://buddysbarbq.com/franchising-application/

Directly observed · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
Observed via
https://buddysbarbq.com/franchising-application/ → form headed "General Information (Step 1)" → submits to https://buddysbarbq.com/franchising-application/ → purpose: franchise_inquiry (its page names it)
First observed
Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
Full contact-form data (JSON)

Locations

Where is Buddy's located?

1 known location

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  • Knoxville5806 Kingston Pike, TN, 37919, US
Location evidence

The latest location collection is incomplete.

View location data

Restaurant details

What cuisine does Buddy's serve?

Cuisine: American, BBQ and Southern.

View evidenceLocation details

Menu & Online Ordering

Menu at Buddy's

What is on Buddy's's menu?

132 menu items, including Banana Pudding, Buddys Trio Beef and Beef Sandwich Combo*.

How can I order online from Buddy's?

Order online through DoorDash Storefront (order.online).

What are Buddy's's online ordering prices?

Online ordering prices: Banana Pudding: USD 4.01 on DoorDash Storefront (order.online); Buddys Trio Beef: USD 18.39 on DoorDash Storefront (order.online).

Menu & price evidenceSources
  • Channel prices at Buddy's, 5806 Kingston Pike

    Buddy's, 5806 Kingston Pike · the accepted location carrying the most storefront identities (3), with 1 of 15 platform menus read

    doordash_storefront: 132 items (95 priced)

    • Toastnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Grubhubsearched, not found · 0/1 locations
    • Uber Eatssearch incomplete · 0/1 locations
    • DoorDashnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • ChowNownot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Olonot declared · 0/1 locations
    • SkyTabnot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Clovernot declared · 0/1 locations
    • DoorDash Storefront (order.online)menu read · 1/1 locations
    • SpotHoppersearched, not found · 0/1 locations
    • ezCaterlinked · 1/1 locations
    • OpenTablenot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Resynot declared · 0/1 locations
    • Tocknot declared · 0/1 locations
    • SevenRoomsnot declared · 0/1 locations

    One representative location per record: the accepted location carrying the most channel menus. Channel menus come from each provider's own store object for that store; prices are as each channel lists them, in the channel's currency; comparisons are projected from the resolved catalog -- one row per dish, portion-aware identity, prices kept as scoped offers -- and a pair the policy refuses is counted and explained rather than dropped.

    Derived from observations · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:41 AM UTC
    Observed via
    channel menus read for this location: doordash_storefront
    Interpreted by rule
    channel-pricing/1
    Evidence ID
    channel-pricing:0cb1878fb8784ce012f43260

Resolved for Buddy's. 132 dishes across 1 surface; the first 12 are shown here.

No baseline is claimed — no publisher menu was read for this location, so no baseline is claimed; the prices below are shown per surface and not compared.

Sandwiches & Combos

Beef Sandwich Combo*Hickory smoked beef brisket on a bun with a choice of a side item and a drinkno price observed on any surface
DoorDash Storefront (order.online) not listed on this surface
Sandwiches & Combos

Dinners*

Buddys Trio BeefBrisket, Ribs, and Chicken served with two sides and hushpuppiesDoorDash Storefront (order.online)$18.39
Dinners*
Beef DinnerServed with hushpuppies and your choice of two sides.DoorDash Storefront (order.online)$16.09
Dinners*
not merged with "Piggy Beef Dinner": descriptions_name_different_things
not merged with "Piggy Beef Dinner": descriptor_opposed
not merged with "Piggy Beef Dinner": name_shortened
not merged with "Piggy Beef Dinner": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Piggy Beef Dinner": section_opposed
not merged with "Piggy Beef Dinner": two_rows_one_menu

Hawgback*

Hawgback Fries with BeefLarge bed of fries topped with beef brisket, BBQ sauce, and cheeseDoorDash Storefront (order.online)$10.91
Hawgback*

Sides

Baked BeansPlease be aware that due to national shortages, the item you are selecting may be unavailable.DoorDash Storefront (order.online)$2.98
Sides
not merged with "Baked Beans*": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Baked Beans*": section_opposed
Green BeansSouthern style green beansDoorDash Storefront (order.online)$2.98
Sides
not merged with "Green Beans*": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Green Beans*": section_opposed

Lil' Buddys

Piggy Beef DinnerKids smoked brisket sandwich with a side, small drink and a chocolate chip cookieDoorDash Storefront (order.online)$8.04
Lil' Buddys
not merged with "Beef Dinner": descriptions_name_different_things
not merged with "Beef Dinner": descriptor_opposed
not merged with "Beef Dinner": name_shortened
not merged with "Beef Dinner": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Beef Dinner": section_opposed
not merged with "Beef Dinner": two_rows_one_menu

Family Pack

Feed 5 Beef Family PackHickory smoked beef brisket with a choice of three sides, buns, cookies and tea.DoorDash Storefront (order.online)$68.99
Family Pack
not merged with "Feed 10 Beef Family Pack": name_fragment_differs
not merged with "Feed 10 Beef Family Pack": name_shortened
not merged with "Feed 10 Beef Family Pack": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Feed 10 Beef Family Pack": two_rows_one_menu
Feed 10 Beef Family PackHickory smoked beef brisket with a choice of three sides, buns, cookies and tea.DoorDash Storefront (order.online)$137.99
Family Pack
not merged with "Feed 5 Beef Family Pack": name_fragment_differs
not merged with "Feed 5 Beef Family Pack": name_shortened
not merged with "Feed 5 Beef Family Pack": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Feed 5 Beef Family Pack": two_rows_one_menu

Dessert

Banana PuddingA true Southern favorite — our homemade banana pudding is mixed with smooth whipped cream, fresh bananas, and melt-in-your-mouth vanilla wafers for a rich, cool dessert that tastes like comfort in every bite. Save room… this one’s worth itDoorDash Storefront (order.online)$4.01
Dessert

Bulk Orders

Baked Beans*Please be aware that due to national shortages, the item you are selecting may be unavailable.no price observed on any surface
DoorDash Storefront (order.online) not listed on this surface
Bulk Orders
not merged with "Baked Beans": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Baked Beans": section_opposed
Green Beans*Southern style green beansno price observed on any surface
DoorDash Storefront (order.online) not listed on this surface
Bulk Orders
not merged with "Green Beans": native_id_differs_within_one_menu
not merged with "Green Beans": section_opposed

Website & Digital Technology

What powers Buddy's's website?

Appears to use WordPress with PHP and MySQL.

Who manages Buddy's's domain and DNS?

buddysbarbq.com was first registered on October 5, 2000. Its registrar is GoDaddy.com, LLC, and GoDaddy manages its DNS.

What web infrastructure does Buddy's use?

Protocols: TLS 1.3, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3.

How is Buddy's's website secured?

HTTPS certificate: Let's Encrypt, expires December 20, 2026. The nosniff security header is enabled.

Does Buddy's use DNSSEC?

DNSSEC was not enabled when observed.

What marketing and analytics tools does Buddy's's website use?

Google Tag Manager (tag management). Google Analytics 4 (GA4).

View technology, DNS, network and security evidence

Email & Mail Infrastructure

Which services can send email for Buddy's's domain?

SPF authorizes spf.protection.outlook.com, gateway.encrypttitan.io.

Does Buddy's publish SPF and DMARC?

SPF is configured with a hard fail (-all).

View mail records and evidence

More website details

Apps, Loyalty & Guest Technology

View apps, provider accounts and technical evidence

App store details: Nothing observed in this category.

Publisher files

  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
  • Published by the company · confirmed Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/.well-known/oauth-protected-resource
    First observed
    Oct 10, 2026, 3:40 AM UTC
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com

Feeds

  • RSS feed https://buddysbarbq.com/comments/feed/ · 0 items in feed
    Open feed
    Published by the company
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/comments/feed/
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
    All published fields
    Items in feed
    0
    Format
    rss
  • RSS feed https://buddysbarbq.com/feed/ · 0 items in feed
    Open feed
    Published by the company
    Observed via
    https://buddysbarbq.com/feed/
    Read from
    https://buddysbarbq.com
    All published fields
    Items in feed
    0
    Format
    rss

GitHub

Nothing observed in this category.

Additional site intelligence

Useful site-graph evidence is available on demand instead of being pre-rendered into every company profile.