Originally the Birmingham and Memphis cafeterias were one company, but in about 1930 the original Birmingham cafeteria was taken over by First National Bank due to financial hardship, with Holcomb buying the Birmingham operation from the bank.
Initially, the Birmingham and Memphis cafeterias were a single entity, but around 1930, the original Birmingham cafeteria was acquired by First National Bank due to financial difficulties, with Holcomb purchasing the Birmingham operation from the bank.