Connor Concepts Revenue and Competitors

Connor Concepts reflects a rich tradition of hospitality spanning three decades of excellence. In 1973, Mike Connor, a University of Tennessee graduate, began his restaurant career with Steak & Ale in Knoxville, TN. He progressed within the company until 1982, when he joined with the Regas family of Knoxville to create the Grady's restaurant chain. Over the next seven years Mike served as president of Grady's and opened seven additional restaurants before merging with Chilis. Mike continued to serve as concept head of Grady's, opening seven more restaurants in the next two years. In 1992, Mike, along with a loyal team of restauranteurs including Tony Watson, Kevin Thompson, Bo Connor and Brian Keyes, formed Connor Concepts, Inc. Connor Concepts developed the Chop House restaurant with eight locations, Connors Steak & Seafood with two locations, and manages the venerable Regas restaurant. The basis for Connor Concepts' success is an unrelenting commitment to "Superior Dining Experiences.