Sunburst is an owner/operator of hotels nationwide. The Company operates in 16 states with annual revenues in excess of $100 million. Sunburst has also developed residential real estate and golf projects in Virginia and Arkansas. Sunburst's hotels are branded as Comfort Inns and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Quality Inn, Clarion, Sleep Inn and Best Western.Kevin Hanley, President and CEO, has been the force in the Company’s growth and diversification activities since joining the firm in 1994. Previously serving as head of Acquisitions and Development, as well as Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Hanley was appointed CEO in 2007. Sunburst recognizes that its best investments are those that it makes in its people. The Company is a recognized industry leader in developing and implementing best practices in the human resources area. Innovative compensation and benefit programs are in place at all levels of the Company.

BDL Management wants to sing you a Scottish lullaby. The Glasgow-based company manages about 20 hotel properties throughout the UK. The hotels operate primarily under the Express by Holiday Inn banner, as well as under the Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Ramada Encore brand names. BDL, which touts itself as the "Name behind the Name," develops its own hotels, as well as operates properties under management and joint-venture agreements. The company, formed in 1997, counts the Royal Bank of Scotland and HBOS' Bank of Scotland among its investors and lenders.

AFC Ajax is one of the leading football clubs in Europe. Established in 1900, the club moved from the second to the first division in 1911. The club later won its first National Championship in 1918 under coach Jack Reynolds, who led the team for 35 years. AFC Ajax moved from De Meer to the Amsterdam Arena stadium, which seats nearly 52,000 people, in 1996 and won its14th Dutch Cup in 1998. AFC Ajax is also well-known for its youth training programs.

The Cleveland Indians Baseball Company owns and operates that city's storied baseball franchise, a charter member of the American League dating back to 1901. Originally known as the Bluebirds, the franchise adopted the Indians nickname in 1915 and went on to win five league pennants and two World Series championships, its last in 1948. The team plays host at Progressive Field. Ohio lawyer Lawrence Dolan, whose family controls Madison Square Garden and cable TV giant Cablevision, has owned the Indians franchise since 2000.

Beginning in 1968, Jack B. Campbell and his partner founded California 6 Motels which, with the additional operating name of Western 6 Motels, grew to become a chain of 55 motels with 5,445 rooms. From 1975 through 1982, gross revenues increased an average of 37% annually to $30 million per year with an average occupancy above 90%, substantially higher than published industry. Campbell Lodging, Inc. is a family organization that projects a strong comfortable family atmosphere. We believe that Guest Satisfaction begins with Employee Satisfaction and that reaching those two goals will result in obtaining our guests’ repeat business.

Carvel provides an affordable ice cream experience and family fun for everyone by offering a variety of fresh made cakes, novelties and fountain ice cream products. This all-American favorite is the nation’s first retail ice cream franchise, and has become one of the best-loved and most recognized names in its industry. Carvel has been making ice cream fresh daily for over 75 years and is home of the original all ice cream cake. Today, Carvel-lovers still seek out our creamy, crunchy treats in more than 500 Carvel stores and over 8,500 supermarkets nationwide.

The cryptic world of online gaming makes perfect sense to this company. CryptoLogic is a leading supplier of software and systems to online casino operators and other Internet gaming companies. Its portfolio of gaming software includes more than 250 casino games, including online poker, slots, and other table games. It also provides secure payment systems that allow players to deposit funds for use in online casinos and to withdraw winnings. CryptoLogic licenses its systems through subsidiary WagerLogic to such companies as Littlewoods Limited.

Welcome to the Starbucks antidote: Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate. The family-owned company serves up such treats as muffins, biscuits, meringues, pastries, fruit tarts, and scones at its Bettys Café Tea Rooms. The six-chain teashop opened its first location in 1919. Today it serves tea, cakes, chocolates -- and yes -- coffee. The company's teas and coffees are sold under the Yorkshire Tea and Taylors of Harrogate brands. Bettys & Taylors also teaches cooking classes and sells its confections online. Jonathan Wild, great-nephew of one of the company's founders, is chairman of Bettys & Taylors, which adopted its current name in the early 1960s when "friendly rivals" Taylors and Bettys joined forces.

Green Pastures is the place to be during Sunday brunch. Green Pastures 1888, Inc. offers fine dining at its restaurant in Austin, Texas, as well as event catering on-site or at the location of your choice. Established in 1945, the restaurant's lunch menu provides customers with many French- and regionally-inspired choices such as sauteed raspberry shrimp salad and seafood crepes; its dinner menu includes chilled tenderloin, crisp exotic mushrooms, and seared duck breast; its brunch buffet is an Austin favorite. The restaurant is a restored Victorian home surrounded by seven acres of lawn dotted with live oaks and peacocks. On the first floor in our Victorian house are the Music Room, Burgundy Room and the Family Dining Room; each seats up to 28 people. Upstairs, the Texas Wine Room can seat up to 56 people. The 1888 Bar is perfect for a small group or pre-event gathering. Overlooking the South Lawn, Sun Porch seats 42 people comfortably. Do not forget the Cotillion room, which is our large ballroom! It's great for weddings, luncheons, and meetings.

Applebee's Services makes sure that even far-flung suburbs can have a neighborhood bar. The company operates the largest casual-dining chain with about 2,000 of its signature Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations across the US and in almost 20 other countries. Its eateries are primarily freestanding units and sport interiors festooned with local memorabilia to give each location an indigenous feel. The menu features beef, chicken, and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta, and seafood. The chain is known for its selection of appetizers. About 400 locations are company-owned, while the rest are franchised. Applebee's is owned by casual and family dining operator DineEquity.

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