This motley rabble might not fight for national causes, but it does do battle in the National Football League. The New England Patriots professional football franchise is one of the more popular teams in the NFL, boasting three Super Bowl championship seasons between 2001 and 2004. The team's success on the field has translated into sell-out crowds at the team's Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The franchise was founded in 1959 as the Boston Patriots of the American Football League before moving to Foxborough and changing its name in 1971. Robert Kraft purchased the Patriots in 1994 and owns the franchise through his family holding company The Kraft Group.The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The team changed its name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating to Foxborough in 1971, although Foxborough is a suburb of Boston, 22 miles (35 km) away.

Brunning & Price is a subsidiary of dining companyThe Restaurant Group (TRG) that operates a small collection of pubs located mostly in northwest England. The pubs are housed in distinct and historic buildings, some dating back to the 16th century. Each location offers a menu of food along with a selection of beers and other beverages.Jerry Brunning left the world of advertising and marketing to buy his first pub in 1981; managing director Graham Price joined as a partner in 1988. Brunning & Price has been part of TRG since 2007.

The Majestic Star Casino, LLC ("the Company") was formed by Mr. Don Barden in December 1993 to pursue one of two gaming licenses at Buffington Harbor in Gary, Indiana. In June 1996, along with Trump Indiana, both companies opened dockside facilities to take advantage of gaming opportunities in the Chicagoland market, now the third largest gaming market in the United States behind Las Vegas and Atlantic City.In December 2001, the Company grew substantially with the purchase of the Fitzgerald-brand properties in Las Vegas, Tunica, Mississippi (30 miles south of Memphis) and Black Hawk, Colorado (35 miles west of Denver). With these additions, the Company diversified itself into a national gaming company.

Preferred Hotel Group was founded in 1968. Preferred Hotel Group operates a network of independent luxury hotel brands that collectively include approximately 700 properties in some 75 countries. Brands include Preferred Boutique, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Summit Hotels & Resorts, and Sterling Hotels. Its Historic Hotels of America, an affiliation of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, includes more than 200 historically significant hotels. The company provides sales, marketing, and technology solutions to its properties, as well as reservation and guest support services. The Preferred Hotel Group operates from some 30 worldwide sales offices.

Lady of America Franchise Corporation company franchises about 300 fitness clubs in 45 states across the US and about ten foreign countries. Lady of America offers members a workout alternative to the co-ed gym at its Lady of America and LOA Fitness for Women full-service gyms, or the smaller Ladies Workout Express, which is designed to get its members in and out in less than 30 minutes. The company allows men at its Workout Express and Health Clubs of America locations. Lady of America was founded in 1984 by Roger Wittenberns; it began franchising in 1989.

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.

Fun and games collide with food and drink at these nightspots. Dave & Buster's owns and operates about 55 entertainment complexes in 25 states and Canada that offer casual dining, full bar service, and a cavernous game room. The adult fun centers feature the latest in video games and motion simulators, as well as games of skill played for prizes. For dining, Dave & Buster's offers a menu that features traditional American fare such as burgers, seafood, and steak. Partners David Corriveau and James "Buster" Corley opened the first Dave & Buster's in 1982. Private equity firm Oak Hill Capital Partners acquired the company in 2010.

PIER 39 offers visitors a kaleidoscope of attractions. Situated at Beach Street and The Embarcadero on San Francisco's waterfront, PIER 39 is one of the city's most popular leisure spots, featuring about 110 shops and a dozen full-service restaurants with views of the Bay. Home to such as the Aquarium of the Bay and the San Francisco Carousel, the complex attracts millions of visitors annually and is open year-round. In addition to humans, sea lions also frequent PIER 39. The creatures regularly occupy available dock space to take advantage of the plentiful herring supply. PIER 39 was founded in 1978, and is owned by Chicago-based developer Moor & South/PIER Management.

Pennsylvania Lottery proceeds (more than $18 billion raised since inception) are dedicated to programs geared toward seniors (property-tax relief, rent rebates, reduced-cost transportation, co-pay prescriptions). Proceeds also fund more than 50 Area Agencies on Aging across Pennsylvania. State law mandates that at least 40% of lottery proceeds must be awarded in prizes, and about 30% must be used for benefit programs. Games range from the traditional Powerball to daily-wagering game Big 4.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is as close as you can get to going to Hawaii without hopping on a plane. It is a cool gathering place where you'll find great Hawaiian coffees, all-natural smoothies and lots of island attitude. Maui Wowi Franchising, Inc. operates a leading chain of smoothie stands with more than 600 franchised Maui Wowi Hawaiian locations worldwide. The chain's menu boasts several varieties and flavors of blended fruit smoothies, coffee and espresso drinks, and other snack beverages. The Maui Wowi chain is made up mostly of retail locations in high-traffic areas, but it also includes drive-thru locations and mobile carts. Husband and wife team Jeff and Jill Summerhays started the Maui Wowi concept in 1983.

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