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If you're so hungry you could eat a horse, ride into the Golden Corral. The company operates and franchises more than 480 steak buffet restaurants in 40 states, primarily in the Southeast. The family dining locations serve a variety of steak, chicken, and pork entrees along with an expansive buffet offering both hot and cold food items. Golden Corral units also feature a Brass Bell Bakery serving freshly baked breads, rolls, cookies, and brownies, as well as a Dessert Cafe. Most of the steak buffet eateries are operated by franchisees. Chairman James Maynard, who controls Golden Corral through his holding company, Investors Management Corp., founded the chain with partner Bill Carl in 1973.

Gondola Group is the leading UK casual dining group operating PizzaExpress, ASK, Zizzi, BYRON and Kettners, together with a number of smaller brands.The Group employs approximately 13,500 people, serving over 38 million meals a year in over 600 restaurants. Hop aboard this company to take an epicurean journey to Italy. Gondola Group operates more than 580 casual dining restaurants in the UK under the banners PizzaExpress, ASK, and Zizzi. PizzaExpress is a leading purveyor of gourmet pizzas with about 350 locations designed to appeal to hip urbanites, while ASK is popular for its broad menu of Italian pasta and pizza favorites served at more than 110 units. Zizzi, with about 100 outposts, offers authentic dishes Italian served in an upscale, contemporary setting. Gondola is controlled by private equity firm Cinven.

Good Times Restaurants operates and franchises more than 50 Good Times Drive Thru fast-food eateries located primarily in the Denver area. The hamburger chain is made up mostly of double drive-through and walk-up eateries that feature a menu of burgers, fries, and frozen custard. A limited number of Good Times outlets also offer dine-in seating. More than 20 of the locations are operated by franchisees, while the rest are co-owned and co-operated under joint venture agreements. The family of director Geoffrey Bailey owns almost 30% of the company.

This company is cooking up something involving frosty, cold beverages. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group owns a chain of more than 30 casual dining spots in about 20 states that feature beef, seafood, and pasta items along with a selection of hand-crafted beers. The brewpubs operate mostly under its signature banner; other locations carry the such names as Big River Grille & Brewing Works, Bluewater Grille, and Ragtime Tavern. A small number of Gordon Biersch locations are operated by franchisees. The company was founded as Trolley Barn Breweries in 1992 and acquired the dining operations of independently owned Gordon Biersch Brewing in 1999.

Granite City Food & Brewery®, a casual dining restaurant with an on-site brewery. Our initial restaurant commenced operations in St. Cloud, Minnesota, in June 1999. Our second restaurant, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, commenced operations in December 2000, and our third restaurant opened to the public November 20, 2001 in Fargo, North Dakota. We now have 26 stores operating in 11 different states. At Granite City Food & Brewery®, we serve signature beers, including Duke of Wellington (an English ale) and Broad Axe Stout (an authentic Irish beer), and entrees such as London broil. We offer a broad menu of items that are prepared fresh daily and are served in generous portions at reasonable prices. Our handcrafted beers are moderately priced and offer unique styles and flavors not typically produced by major breweries. Our founders, Mr. Wagenheim and Mr. Burdick, have over 52 years of combined hospitality industry experience. Mr. Wagenheim's experience includes that of corporate executive, owner/operator, manager and consultant for hotels, resorts, and individual and multi-unit restaurant operations. Mr. Burdick, a brewing chemist, has over 30 years experience in the restaurant, hospitality and brewing industry in both corporate and private positions.

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