Rank has brought enjoyment to customers around the globe, initially through the production, distribution and screening of motion pictures; and more latterly through the operation of casinos, bingo clubs, restaurants, pubs, theme parks and hotels. The Rank Group Plc stays true to the pioneering spirit of its founder, J. Arthur Rank. The Rank Group Plc iconic ‘gong’ motif continues to represent Rank’s desire to excite and to entertain. The Rank Organisation, bringing together a number of motion picture businesses acquired in previous years, including Pinewood Studios and Denham Films. Over the next four years, he added to this the Odeon chain of cinemas, the Gaumont-British Picture Corporation and the noted film studios at Elstree and Lime Grove.

Nath Companies owns and operates a chain of about a dozen casual-dining restaurants in the Twin Cities area under the names Axel's and Axel's Bonfire. Its Axel's locations feature mostly steaks, seafood, and pasta, while Axel's Bonfire serves Southwestern-styled cuisine. The company also owns a small portfolio of family-dining restaurants franchised from Denny's, as well as three hotels in Minnesota and Tennessee. Other operations include property management, accounting and financial services, and payroll outsourcing. CEO Mahendra Nath and his wife, Asha, started the company in 1980 as a real estate firm.

Konami in Japanese means small wave. But as a leading innovator of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market, Konami Gaming, Inc. and Konami Australia Pty. Ltd are creating big waves in the gaming industry. Built on a rich heritage, KGI and KAP are subsidiaries of the world-renowned entertainment developer Konami Corporation that was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1969 by Mr. Kagemasa Kozuki. And to this day, Mr. Kozuki still actively serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to help ensure his original vision of creating engaging games that capture attention, push the limits of innovation and provide quality in every detail. Konami Gaming, Inc. is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in an impressive, state-of-the-art 120,000 square foot facility located next to McCarran International Airport – showcasing its commitment to the North American gaming industry.

Consolidated Restaurant Operations, Inc. (CRO) operates more than 84 full-service and 33 franchise restaurants located in 12 states. CRO employs approximately 6,000 full and part-time employees. CRO has been named the 70th largest private company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area (home to more than 16 "Fortune 500" companies and 4.8 million residents). Our brands include El Chico, Good Eats, Cantina Laredo, Luckys Café, Silver Fox Steakhouse, III Forks Steakhouse, and Cool River Café. We serve more than 14 million meals annually! Looking to the future, CRO's goal is to continue growing at the fastest pace possible without ever compromising our guests' satisfaction.

Island Hospitality Management is a National Hotel management company with a stellar reputation for its expertise in managing upscale extended stay, select service and full service hotels across major brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Sheraton and many more in demographically divergent markets with varied demand generators that require intense focus on differing market segments.

This business hardly takes a carefree attitude towards roundball. Cavaliers Operating Company owns and operates the Cleveland Cavaliers professional basketball team and its home court, Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs joined the National Basketball Association in 1970 as part of an expansion that included the Portland Trail Blazers and Buffalo Braves (now the Los Angeles Clippers). While Cleveland has not yet earned an NBA championship, the franchise did reach the final round of the playoffs in 2007 (losing to the San Antonio Spurs). Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert has controlled the team since 2005; the family of original owner Gordon Gund continues to have a minority stake in the Cavs.

The Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group is a multi-concept restaurant operator with foodservice locations mostly in the Houston area. Its portfolio of dining concepts is anchored by Cafe Express, a chain of fast casual restaurants that serve gourmet hamburgers and pasta dishes along with soups, salads, and sandwiches. The chain has more than 15 locations in and around Dallas and Houston. Other restaurant concepts include the upscale nightspot RDG + Bar Annie, Rio Ranch Steakhouse, and Taco Milagro Restaurant & Beach Bar. Schiller Del Grande also operates a contemporary, casual dining room called The Grove. Chef Robert Del Grande and partner Lonnie Schiller started the restaurant business in 1994.

KemperSports company provides development and management services for more than 70 golf courses across the US. The company handles all aspects of its clients' golfing needs, from design and construction of courses, to management of the courses after they are built. It also operates PGA Tour events like the Booz Allen Classic. KemperSports' properties including Bandon Dunes in Bandon, Oregon; Harding Park in San Francisco; and The Golf Club at Cypress Head in Port Orange, Florida. Many of its properties feature private clubs and lodging accommodations. The company also runs the EA Sports Maui Invitational college basketball tournament.

Patrons of this restaurant chain are hopefully well fed when it's time to say good bye. Ruby Tuesday, which takes its name from the song by the Rolling Stones, operates a leading chain of casual-dining restaurants with about 900 locations in the US and more than a dozen other countries. The full-service eateries offer a menu of American and ethnic food items, including burgers, fajitas, pasta, ribs, seafood, and steak. The restaurants are also well known for their appetizers. Found mostly in the eastern half of the country, more than 670 Ruby Tuesday locations are corporate-run, while the rest are franchised.

We are a privately held company headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina since 1981. We operate two casual dining concepts in North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina. Both concepts are dedicated to excellent food, beverages and service in a warm and hospitable environment. The company will continue to grow in North Carolina, Virginia and South Carolina at a pace that is consistent with providing our guests the very best dining experience in the marketplace.

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