Mark Lemoncelli

Buddy's bar-b-q CEO Mark Lemoncelli named in 50 Under 50 list

Buddy’s bar-b-q has spent more than 50 years serving up slow-smoked favorites across East Tennessee, and now the hometown staple is adding a crispy new option to the mix.

As the summer entertaining season gets underway, Buddy’s bar-b-q is helping East Tennesseans spend less time cooking and more time celebrating with convenient Family Packs, catering options and a new Banana Pudding desse

The regional barbecue franchise is leveraging seasonal limited-time offerings and weekly promotions to capture increased tourist traffic across East Tennessee.

Buddy’s loyalty app debuted this past fall, creating an all-in-one experience that brings convenient mobile ordering, amazing rewards and exclusive perks right to guests’ fingertips.

East Tennessee readers have spoken, and Buddy’s bar-b-q came out on top.

On the Buddy’s loyalty app, guests can score valuable loyalty points with every purchase.

Shortly into this transformative partnership, Ovation’s reports and customer feedback have begun improving Buddy’s day-to-day operations and customer satisfaction.