Carlson Restaurants Worldwide (CRW) has a lot of Friday's for which to be thankful. A leader in full-service restaurants, the company operates and franchises more than 900 T.G.I. Friday's casual dining locations across the US and in about 60 other countries. The restaurant chain offers a menu featuring beef, chicken, and seafood entrees along with a selection of popular appetizers. About 300 T.G.I. Friday's units are company-owned while the rest are franchised. The company also operates Pick Up Stix, an Asian-themed fast-casual chain with more than 90 locations in California, Nevada, and Arizona. CRW is a subsidiary of travel and leisure conglomerate Carlson Companies.

The California State Lottery Commission operates several games of chance offering big prizes while collecting money for the state's education budget. Players can choose from scratch tickets and daily numbers games, as well as the twice-weekly SuperLOTTO jackpot game. In addition, the California State Lottery produces a weekly TV show called The Big Spin offering more ways for contestants to win prizes. California also participates in the multi-state Mega Millions game. Created in 1985, the lottery contributes at least 34% of its proceeds to cover public education costs.

Gators might come to mind first when you think of Florida sports, but these big cats have a following, too. The Jacksonville Jaguars joined the National Football League as an expansion franchise in 1995, along with the Carolina Panthers. The team quickly gained respect by securing playoff berths the following four years, but the Jags have struggled to be a consistent contender in the years since. The team plays host at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Wayne Weaver, chairman and majority owner of retailer Shoe Carnival, owns 48% of the team, while a group of local businessmen owns the rest.

D'Amico & Partners, Inc. trades on the partnership between Italian cuisine and upscale locations. D'Amico & Partners is a leading fine dining operator in Minneapolis with its flagship D'Amico Cucina offering world-class cooking in the city's historic Butler Square district since 1987. The company also operates Cafe & Bar Lurcat (pronounced "lur-swah") locations in Minneapolis and Naples, Florida. In addition to fine dining, D'Amico & Partners offers casual contemporary cuisine at its handful of Campiello and D'Amico & Sons locations, as well as catering services. The family-owned business was started by brothers Richard and Larry D'Amico.

The Kansas City Royals Baseball Corporation owns and operates the Kansas City Royals professional baseball franchise. An expansion team originally bankrolled by Ewing Kauffman, the Royals joined Major League Baseball in 1969 and finished first in its division six times in 15 years with the help of Hall of Fame third baseman George Brett. The franchise boasts two American League pennants and one World Series championship in 1985. The team plays host at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium. David Glass, who formerly served as CEO of Wal-Mart, has owned the Royals since 2000.

The Little Gym International offers little ones the chance to dance, kick, shout, and tumble. This aptly named company offers fitness and development programs for kids aged four months to 12-years-old. The programs are designed to build motor skills and foster social interaction in a fun, non-competitive environment. Instructors teach activities such as gynmastics, karate, music, and dance. The company also offers an overnight camp on select Fridays and Saturdays for member children, marketed as Parents' Survival Night. Founded in 1976 by kinesiologist and educator Robin Wes, The Little Gym operates about 300 franchises throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Surely the Clapham House Group has something to satisfy your taste! The company operates more than 65 restaurants in the UK under such brands as The Bombay Bicycle Club, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, and The Real Greek. Its Bombay Bicycle Club, an Indian restaurant chain, offers sit-down, take-away, and home-delivery services from three restaurants and nine delivery kitchens in London. Gourmet Burger Kitchens offer a variety of sandwich options, while Real Greek features Mediterranean food and wines.

Full House Resorts, Inc. was founded in 1987. Full House Resorts, Inc. (Full House) develops, manages and invests in gaming-related opportunities. The Company is involved in several gaming projects, including the FireKeepers Casino near Battle Creek, Michigan, with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi (the Michigan Tribe) and Harrington Raceway and Casino (Harrington Casino), a racino in Harrington, Delaware. The Company also owns the Stockman’s Casino in Fallon, Nevada, and has an agreement with the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana for the development and management of a gaming facility in Montana.

Destination Hotels & Resorts, LLC founded in 1972, is a subsidiary of commercial real estate firm Lowe Enterprises. Destination Hotels & Resorts wants to be your vacation destination. The resort management company operates about 30 luxury resort properties and upscale hotels, many of which include amenities such as golf courses and full-service spas. Properties are organized into categories such as Beach, Mountain, City, and Historic; several are located in Colorado and California. Destination properties include Wailea Beach Villas in Maui, Hawaii; Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Phoenix; and Vail Cascade Resort & Spa in Vail, Colorado.

Against the backdrop of a sun-soaked village in Central Mexico, surrounded by the texture of centuries-old heritage, the Margaritas restaurant concept has been carefully crafted and thoughtfully prepared for import to the United States. Margaritas has become an experience warmly embraced by people looking for a place to visit as well as a place to enjoy delicious Mexican food. Every visit to Margaritas is an individual journey, constantly evolving, always surprising and open for interpretation and discovery. Much like the subtle nuances that differentiate each hand-painted ceramic sculpture in our restaurants, no two Margaritas are identical and no two experiences are exactly the same. But every visit is undeniably Margaritas. Festive and fun!

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