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Tom + Chee Seeks to "Expand Their Cheesy Empire"

Tom + Chee, a grilled cheese and tomato soup shop that started in a tent on Fountain Square is taking the next big step.

Owners Cory Ward and Trew Quackenbush will pitch their brand of grilled cheese to the panel on ABC's "Shark Tank" on Friday, May 17.

Surrounded by friends and family, Ward and Quackenbush made the announcement at their Court St. location this morning.

Founded in the Winter of 2009, Tom + Chee has grown to now include three Greater Cincinnati locations and two in Lousiville, KY.

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The complete Tom + Chee press conference

Music: Grilled Cheese by Cherry Glazerr

Jim is a Northern Kentucky native and a father of three. In his spare time, Jim likes to read, play ice hockey and watch foreign films. He currently resides with his family on the East side of town.