Anthony “Big Tony” Blaylock was born and raised In Western Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Anthony made his first “Philly” back in 1970. and is considered a cheesesteak connoisseur. Moving to Texas in 1995, his goal was to open an authentic cheesesteak restaurant.
To hone his craft, and refine his business acumen, Anthony opened a Fred’s Downtown Philly Cheesesteaks in Allen, TX in June of 2009, gaining valuable experience that paved the way for his own business.
Wishing to expand the Philly Cheesesteak experience, Anthony initiated his own enterprise, founding Big Tony’s West Philly Cheesesteak in 2013. The company’s first location was in Allen, Texas, and several others soon followed.
Today, Big Tony’s West Philly Cheesesteak is recognized as the best cheesesteak restaurant in Texas, bringing together a family friendly atmosphere with food that is unlike anything else in the great State of Texas: rich, flavorful, and wholly unique.
Big Tony’s West Philly Cheesesteaks is growing, and we’d love for you to join our team. Whether you have previous restaurant experience, such as cooking or waiting, or simply enjoy good food and people, check out our list of available store positions and see where you are the right fit!