How TKO Concrete Became the “Go-To” Restaurant Flooring Specialist

When it comes to commercial kitchen flooring, few companies have earned the trust and reputation that TKO Concrete Coatings has. What began as a single project for a growing restaurant in Nashville blossomed into a multi-state flooring legacy that now spans over two decades.

🍽️ It Started with a Biscuit
In 2005, Karly Worley, founder of the now-famous Biscuit Love restaurant chain, reached out to TKO Concrete Coatings with a challenge: install a durable, hygienic, and long-lasting floor system for one of her first restaurant kitchens. The solution? Urethane cement flooring, a material known for its resistance to thermal shock, chemicals, and heavy foot traffic — exactly what a bustling kitchen demands.

The installation exceeded expectations. Not only was the floor beautiful and easy to maintain, but it also held up under the harsh, wet, high-traffic environment that breaks down so many inferior coatings.

That one job changed everything.

Impressed by the performance and professionalism of the TKO team, Worley hired TKO Concrete to install the same high-performance flooring in all of her restaurant locations — and she didn’t stop there. She began referring TKO to other restaurant owners, spreading the word across Tennessee and the southeastern U.S.

🔥 Word Spreads Through the Restaurant Industry
Thanks to the recommendation of a trusted restaurateur and the proven performance of their flooring systems, TKO Concrete quickly became the “go-to” contractor for commercial kitchen flooring across the Southeast.

Some of the brands that followed include:

Stoney River Steakhouse Group

Logan’s Roadhouse (multiple locations)

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café

On The Border Mexican Grill

Big Bad Breakfast

Branch Building Group (restaurant contractor and developer)

Each of these clients needed tough, seamless, non-slip, and sanitary flooring systems — and they found the perfect partner in TKO Concrete Coatings.

🧪 Why Urethane Cement Flooring Wins in Kitchens
TKO’s consistent use of urethane cement systems became a major differentiator. This solution:

Resists high temperatures and thermal cycling (think hot pans, steam, and pressure washing)

Withstands harsh kitchen chemicals and cleaning agents

Provides a seamless, bacteria-resistant surface for food safety

Offers slip-resistance to protect kitchen staff

Cures quickly, reducing downtime for busy restaurants

Restaurants with heavy turnover and 24/7 schedules especially appreciated TKO’s ability to complete installations on time — even under tight deadlines or during off-hours.

🏭 From Restaurants to Food Manufacturing Plants
As TKO’s reputation grew, so did the scale of their projects. Their experience with high-demand restaurant environments made them the perfect fit for food preparation and processing plants.

TKO began installing flooring in large-scale food manufacturing facilities, where contamination control, durability, and compliance with FDA and USDA guidelines are mission-critical. These projects required 200,000+ square feet of urethane cement flooring — and TKO delivered with precision.

🛠️ A Specialist Built on Experience
TKO Concrete Coatings didn’t become the Southeast’s restaurant flooring specialist by accident — they earned it by solving real-world problems with flooring that works. Their systems help:

Improve food safety

Reduce long-term maintenance costs

Prevent slips and accidents

Maintain compliance with health inspectors

Deliver long-term ROI for restaurant owners and developers

From fast-casual to fine dining, and from 1,500 square foot kitchens to 250,000 square foot food factories — TKO has coated it all.

📞 Need a Flooring Contractor You Can Trust?
If you operate a restaurant, kitchen, brewery, or food facility anywhere in the Southeast and need flooring that performs under pressure, TKO Concrete Coatings is the team to call.