MEMPHIS, Tennessee (July 2, 2007) — Back Yard Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:BYBI) announced today that it has established a record date and special meeting date for its stockholders to consider and vote on a proposal to adopt the previously announced merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Back Yard Burgers by BBAC, LLC, and, if necessary, to adjourn the meeting until a later date or dates to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies. Back Yard Burgers' stockholders of record at the close of business on Friday, July 6, 2007, will be entitled to notice of the special meeting and to vote on the proposal. The special stockholder meeting will be held on Friday, August 3, 2007, in Memphis, Tennessee. The exact time and place of the special meeting will be set forth in Back Yard Burgers' proxy statement which is expected to be mailed the week of July 9, 2007.
About Back Yard Burgers
Back Yard Burgers operates and franchises quick-service restaurants in 20 states, primarily in markets throughout the Southeast region of the United States. The restaurants specialize in charbroiled, freshly prepared, great-tasting food. As its name implies, Back Yard Burgers strives to offer the same high-quality ingredients and special care typified by outdoor grilling in the backyard. Its menu features made-to-order gourmet Black Angus hamburgers and chicken sandwiches - charbroiled over an open flame, fresh salads, chili and other specialty items, including hand-dipped milkshakes, fresh-made lemonade and fresh-baked cobblers.
Back Yard Burgers is a fast casual, better-burger concept that takes pride in their uncompromising commitment to "providing custom, flame-grilled variety with care."