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United States Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of Illinois Voluntary Petition
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Name of Debtor (if individual, enter Last, First, Middle): Name of Joint Debtor (Spouse) (Last, First, Middle):
GIORDANO'S FAMOUS STUFFED PIZZA, INC.

All Other Names used by the Debtor in the last 8 years All Other Names used by the Joint Debtor in the last 8 years
(include married, maiden, and trade names): (include married, maiden, and trade names):

Last four digits of Soc. Sec. or Individual-Taxpayer I.D. (ITIN) No./Complete EIN Last four digits of Soc. Sec. or Individual-Taxpayer I.D. (ITIN) No./Complete EIN
(if more than one, state all) (if more than one, state all)
36-4187494
Street Address of Debtor (No. and Street, City, and State): Street Address of Joint Debtor (No. and Street, City, and State):
740 North Rush Street
Suite 400
Chicago, IL ZIP Code ZIP Code
60611
County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business: County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business:
Cook
Mailing Address of Debtor (if different from street address): Mailing Address of Joint Debtor (if different from street address):

ZIP Code ZIP Code

Location of Principal Assets of Business Debtor

(if different from street address above):

Type of Debtor Nature of Business Chapter of Bankruptcy Code Under Which

(Form of Organization) (Check one box) the Petition is Filed (Check one box)
(Check one box) Health Care Business Chapter 7
Single Asset Real Estate as defined Chapter 9 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition
Individual (includes Joint Debtors) in 11 U.S.C. § 101 (51B) of a Foreign Main Proceeding
See Exhibit D on page 2 of this form. Chapter 11
Railroad
Chapter 12 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition
Corporation (includes LLC and LLP) Stockbroker
Chapter 13 of a Foreign Nonmain Proceeding
Commodity Broker
Partnership
Clearing Bank
Other (If debtor is not one of the above entities, Other Nature of Debts
check this box and state type of entity below.) (Check one box)
Tax-Exempt Entity
(Check box, if applicable) Debts are primarily consumer debts, Debts are primarily
Debtor is a tax-exempt organization defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(8) as business debts.
under Title 26 of the United States "incurred by an individual primarily for
Code (the Internal Revenue Code). a personal, family, or household purpose."

Filing Fee (Check one box) Check one box: Chapter 11 Debtors
Full Filing Fee attached Debtor is a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D).
Debtor is not a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D).
Filing Fee to be paid in installments (applicable to individuals only). Must Check if:
attach signed application for the court's consideration certifying that the
Debtor’s aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts (excluding debts owed to insiders or affiliates)
debtor is unable to pay fee except in installments. Rule 1006(b). See Official
are less than $2,343,300 (amount subject to adjustment on 4/01/13 and every three years thereafter).
Form 3A.
Check all applicable boxes:
Filing Fee waiver requested (applicable to chapter 7 individuals only). Must A plan is being filed with this petition.
attach signed application for the court's consideration. See Official Form 3B.
Acceptances of the plan were solicited prepetition from one or more classes of creditors,
in accordance with 11 U.S.C. § 1126(b).
Statistical/Administrative Information THIS SPACE IS FOR COURT USE ONLY
Debtor estimates that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
Debtor estimates that, after any exempt property is excluded and administrative expenses paid,
there will be no funds available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
Estimated Number of Creditors

1- 50- 100- 200- 1,000- 5,001- 10,001- 25,001- 50,001- OVER

49 99 199 999 5,000 10,000 25,000 50,000 100,000 100,000
Estimated Assets

$0 to $50,001 to $100,001 to $500,001 $1,000,001 $10,000,001 $50,000,001 $100,000,001 $500,000,001 More than
$50,000 $100,000 $500,000 to $1 to $10 to $50 to $100 to $500 to $1 billion $1 billion
million million million million million
Estimated Liabilities

$0 to $50,001 to $100,001 to $500,001 $1,000,001 $10,000,001 $50,000,001 $100,000,001 $500,000,001 More than
$50,000 $100,000 $500,000 to $1 to $10 to $50 to $100 to $500 to $1 billion $1 billion
million million million million million
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Name of Debtor(s):
Voluntary Petition GIORDANO'S FAMOUS STUFFED PIZZA, INC.
(This page must be completed and filed in every case)
All Prior Bankruptcy Cases Filed Within Last 8 Years (If more than two, attach additional sheet)
Location Case Number: Date Filed:
Where Filed: - None -
Location Case Number: Date Filed:
Where Filed:
Pending Bankruptcy Case Filed by any Spouse, Partner, or Affiliate of this Debtor (If more than one, attach additional sheet)
Name of Debtor: Case Number: Date Filed:
- None -
District: Relationship: Judge:

Exhibit A Exhibit B
(To be completed if debtor is an individual whose debts are primarily consumer debts.)
(To be completed if debtor is required to file periodic reports (e.g., I, the attorney for the petitioner named in the foregoing petition, declare that I
forms 10K and 10Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission have informed the petitioner that [he or she] may proceed under chapter 7, 11,
pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, and have explained the relief available
and is requesting relief under chapter 11.) under each such chapter. I further certify that I delivered to the debtor the notice
required by 11 U.S.C. §342(b).

Exhibit A is attached and made a part of this petition. X

Signature of Attorney for Debtor(s) (Date)

Exhibit C
Does the debtor own or have possession of any property that poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable harm to public health or safety?
Yes, and Exhibit C is attached and made a part of this petition.
No.

Exhibit D
(To be completed by every individual debtor. If a joint petition is filed, each spouse must complete and attach a separate Exhibit D.)
Exhibit D completed and signed by the debtor is attached and made a part of this petition.
If this is a joint petition:
Exhibit D also completed and signed by the joint debtor is attached and made a part of this petition.

Information Regarding the Debtor - Venue

(Check any applicable box)
Debtor has been domiciled or has had a residence, principal place of business, or principal assets in this District for 180
days immediately preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other District.
There is a bankruptcy case concerning debtor's affiliate, general partner, or partnership pending in this District.
Debtor is a debtor in a foreign proceeding and has its principal place of business or principal assets in the United States in
this District, or has no principal place of business or assets in the United States but is a defendant in an action or
proceeding [in a federal or state court] in this District, or the interests of the parties will be served in regard to the relief
sought in this District.
Certification by a Debtor Who Resides as a Tenant of Residential Property
(Check all applicable boxes)
Landlord has a judgment against the debtor for possession of debtor's residence. (If box checked, complete the following.)

(Name of landlord that obtained judgment)

(Address of landlord)

Debtor claims that under applicable nonbankruptcy law, there are circumstances under which the debtor would be permitted to cure
the entire monetary default that gave rise to the judgment for possession, after the judgment for possession was entered, and
Debtor has included in this petition the deposit with the court of any rent that would become due during the 30-day period
after the filing of the petition.
Debtor certifies that he/she has served the Landlord with this certification. (11 U.S.C. § 362(l)).
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Name of Debtor(s):
Voluntary Petition GIORDANO'S FAMOUS STUFFED PIZZA, INC.
(This page must be completed and filed in every case)
Signatures
Signature(s) of Debtor(s) (Individual/Joint) Signature of a Foreign Representative
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this petition
petition is true and correct. is true and correct, that I am the foreign representative of a debtor in a foreign
[If petitioner is an individual whose debts are primarily consumer debts and proceeding, and that I am authorized to file this petition.
has chosen to file under chapter 7] I am aware that I may proceed under
(Check only one box.)
chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, understand the relief
available under each such chapter, and choose to proceed under chapter 7. I request relief in accordance with chapter 15 of title 11. United States Code.
[If no attorney represents me and no bankruptcy petition preparer signs the Certified copies of the documents required by 11 U.S.C. §1515 are attached.
petition] I have obtained and read the notice required by 11 U.S.C. §342(b).
Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §1511, I request relief in accordance with the chapter
I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States Code, of title 11 specified in this petition. A certified copy of the order granting
specified in this petition. recognition of the foreign main proceeding is attached.

X
X Signature of Foreign Representative
Signature of Debtor

X Printed Name of Foreign Representative

Signature of Joint Debtor
Date
Telephone Number (If not represented by attorney) Signature of Non-Attorney Bankruptcy Petition Preparer

I declare under penalty of perjury that: (1) I am a bankruptcy petition

Date preparer as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 110; (2) I prepared this document for
compensation and have provided the debtor with a copy of this document
Signature of Attorney* and the notices and information required under 11 U.S.C. §§ 110(b),
110(h), and 342(b); and, (3) if rules or guidelines have been promulgated
pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 110(h) setting a maximum fee for services
X /s/ Michael L. Gesas
chargeable by bankruptcy petition preparers, I have given the debtor notice
Signature of Attorney for Debtor(s) of the maximum amount before preparing any document for filing for a
Michael L. Gesas 06186924 debtor or accepting any fee from the debtor, as required in that section.
Official Form 19 is attached.
Printed Name of Attorney for Debtor(s)
Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Printed Name and title, if any, of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer
Firm Name
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 1200 Social-Security number (If the bankrutpcy petition preparer is not
Chicago, IL 60606 an individual, state the Social Security number of the officer,
principal, responsible person or partner of the bankruptcy petition
Address preparer.)(Required by 11 U.S.C. § 110.)

Email: mlgesas@arnstein.com
(312) 876-7125 Fax: (312) 876-6260
Telephone Number
February 16, 2011
Address
Date
*In a case in which § 707(b)(4)(D) applies, this signature also constitutes a
certification that the attorney has no knowledge after an inquiry that the X
information in the schedules is incorrect.
Date
Signature of Debtor (Corporation/Partnership)
Signature of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer or officer, principal, responsible
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this person,or partner whose Social Security number is provided above.
petition is true and correct, and that I have been authorized to file this petition
on behalf of the debtor. Names and Social-Security numbers of all other individuals who prepared or
assisted in preparing this document unless the bankruptcy petition preparer is
The debtor requests relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United not an individual:
States Code, specified in this petition.

X /s/ John Apostolou

Signature of Authorized Individual
John Apostolou If more than one person prepared this document, attach additional sheets
conforming to the appropriate official form for each person.
Printed Name of Authorized Individual
President A bankruptcy petition preparer’s failure to comply with the provisions of
title 11 and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure may result in
Title of Authorized Individual fines or imprisonment or both 11 U.S.C. §110; 18 U.S.C. §156.
February 16, 2011
Date
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GIORDANO'S ENTERPRISES, INC.

ILLINOIS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.
JBA EQUIPMENT FINANCE, INC.
ALAMONTE PARTNERS, LLC
GIORDANO'S FRANCHISE, INC.
GIORDANO'S OF FLORIDA, INC.
GIORDANO'S RESTAURANTS, INC.
GIORDANO'S FAMOUS STUFFED PIZZA, INC.
AMERICANA FOODS, INC.
PIZZA PIZAZZE, INC.
GIORDANO'S, LLC
OAKBROOK PARTNERS, LLC
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC 20-24 SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - 327 SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - LAKE STREET SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - FORMOSA SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - MINOOKA SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LP
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - 740 SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - 308 SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - OGDEN OSWEGO SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - 1425 SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - MOUNT PROSPECT SERIES
BELMONT PIZZA, INC.
RUSH PIZZA, INC.
GREEKTOWN PIZZA, INC.
ROSEMONT PIZZA, INC.
WILLOWBROOK PIZZA, INC.
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - SHERBERTH SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - OAKBROOK PARTNERS SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - COTTON LANE SERIES
RANDOLPH PARTNERS, LLC - RANDALL ORCHARD SERIES

EXHIBIT A
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Associate Area Counsel, SB/SE

200 W Adams Street
#2300
Chicago, IL 60606

Bank of America
Attn: Sophia Bobek
135 S LaSalle St
Chicago, IL 60603

Dept of the Treasury IRS

Centralized Insolvency Operations
PO Box 21126
Philadelphia, PA 19114

Fifth Third Bank Jeffrey K Tischler, VP

1000 Town Center Dr
#1400 MD JTWN5G
Southfield, MI 48075

Illinois Dept of Revenue Bankruptcy Sect

Level 7-425
100 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60101

Internal Revenue Service

Mail Stop 5010 CHI
230 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60604

Patrick S. Layng
US Trustee (Region 11)
219 S Dearborn St, #873
Chicago, IL 60604

Randall Klein / William A. Starshak

Goldberg Kohn Bell Black
55 E Monroe St. #3300
Chicago, IL 60603
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United States Bankruptcy Court

Northern District of Illinois
In re GIORDANO'S FAMOUS STUFFED PIZZA, INC. Case No.
Debtor(s) Chapter 11

CORPORATE OWNERSHIP STATEMENT (RULE 7007.1)

Pursuant to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 7007.1 and to enable the Judges to evaluate possible disqualification
or recusal, the undersigned counsel for GIORDANO'S FAMOUS STUFFED PIZZA, INC. in the above captioned action,
certifies that the following is a (are) corporation(s), other than the debtor or a governmental unit, that directly or
indirectly own(s) 10% or more of any class of the corporation's(s') equity interests, or states that there are no entities to
report under FRBP 7007.1:
Giordano's Enterprises, Inc.
740 North Rush Street
Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60611

None [Check if applicable]

February 16, 2011 /s/ Michael L. Gesas

Date Michael L. Gesas 06186924
Signature of Attorney or Litigant
Counsel for GIORDANO'S FAMOUS STUFFED PIZZA, INC.
Arnstein & Lehr LLP
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 876-7125 Fax:(312) 876-6260
mlgesas@arnstein.com

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