Thomas & King is #1 in Applebee's neighborhood. The company is one the largest franchisees of Applebee's, operating about 90 of its signature restaurants. The casual dining establishments offer a variety of menu items, such as burgers, steaks, and seafood, but are most popular for their selection of appetizers. Thomas & King also operates a half dozen Johnny Carino's Italian-themed restaurants franchised from Austin, Texas-based Fired Up. Co-founded in 1988 by CEO Mike Scanlon, the company operates restaurants in Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Crested Butte is a leading Colorado ski operator that owns the Crested Butte Mountain Resort within the Gunnison National Forest and the Elk Mountain Range. The ski resort offers more than 1,100 acres of skiable terrain, 16 lifts, and a full range of accommodations and amenities. Crested Butte has hosted such events as Colorado's first X Games, the US Extreme Freeskiing Championships, and the Elk Mountain Grand Traverse. CNL Lifestyle Properties, a real estate investment trust affiliated with CNL Financial Group, owns the resort property and leases it to Triple Peaks, a ski operator controlled by husband and wife team Tim and Diane Mueller.

R&B Realty Group and Worldwide Corporate Housing (doing business as Oakwood Worldwide) provides housing where customers are free to fly the coop. R&B Realty Group company provides temporary furnished apartments and extended-stay lodging. It has more than 20,000 residences in 4,000 locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia operating through several brands. Its Oakwood Corporate Housing maintains leases on residential units, and Oakwood Apartments offers both furnished and unfurnished units. Its Oakwood Residences brand supplements apartment life with the services of a hotel. R&B Realty Group company offers upscale, luxury apartments through its Oakwood Premier brand. Oakwood was founded in 1962 by chairman and CEO Howard Ruby.

The Rangers Football Club operates Rangers F.C., a soccer team that competes in the Scottish Premier League. Known to supporters as the Light Blues, the team boasts a record 52 league titles and 25 Scottish League Cups. The club was started in 1873 and plays host at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. Rangers Football Club generates revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and broadcasting rights fees. Former chairman David Murray, who has interests in mining, property development, and customer call centers, controls nearly the entire company.

Carlson Hotels Worldwide has a little R&R on its mind. One of the world's leading hotel franchisors, Carlson operates five lodging chains with more than 1,000 properties in more than 70 countries, including the upscale Radisson Hotel brand. The Radisson chain offers upscale amenities at more than 400 locations in about 70 countries. Carlson also owns the mid-market Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts chain, as well as the Park Inn economy brand. In addition, its Country Inn & Suites chain provides extended-stay service at more than 480 locations. And with a 42% stake, Carlson is the largest shareholder in The Rezidor Hotel Group. Carlson Hotels is a division of leisure conglomerate Carlson Companies.

National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) oversees a women's fastpitch softball league that includes the Afron Racers, Chicago Bandits, New England Riptide, Philadelphia Force, Rockford Thunder, and Washinton Glory. The league organizes games, enforces rules, and regulates team ownership. It also manages corporate sponsorships and broadcast rights. In addition to league games, NPF teams play national teams from other countries, such as China, Canada, and Venezuela. The league was organized in 2004 by Jane Cowles, a former softball player for Utah State University, and is controlled by her family. It traces its roots to the Women's Pro Softball League, which started in 1997 and folded in 2001.

The Pepsi Center is Rocky Mountain High on entertaining the masses in Denver. The arena serves primarily as the home court for the Denver Nuggets basketball team and as home ice for the Colorado Avalanche professional hockey club. It also hosts more than 200 other sporting contests, concerts, and entertainment events. The Pepsi Center includes such amenities as casual and fine dining restaurants, as well as conference facilities. The arena opened in 1999 with a Celine Dion concert. The $180 million facility is owned by Kroenke Sports Enterprises (KSE), and is located near Denver's LoDo entertainment district.

Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (MPEL) is a developer, owner and, through its subsidiary Melco Crown Gaming, operator of casino gaming and entertainment resort facilities focused on the Macau market. Melco Crown Gaming is one of the six companies licensed, through concessions or sub-concessions, to operate casinos in Macau. The Company owns and operates City of Dreams, Altira Macau, Mocha Clubs and Taipa Square Casino. Its other projects include City of Dreams Phase II, Macau Studio City Project and Macau Peninsula Site.

Founded in 1984 as one of the very first franchisees of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar®, we now own and operate more than 100 locations in eight states, making us one of the largest Applebee's franchisees in the world. We attribute this success to our employees - from restaurant managers and staff to the Restaurant Support Team, they consistently prove their commitment to the company and the Applebee's brand. In 2007, we joined the AmRest family, one of the largest independent restaurant operators in the world with seven brands in seven countries. Inspired by an "Everything is Possible" culture, this acquisition opened up new doors for us in terms of future company growth and individual development. As the company expands, we'll create exciting opportunities for existing and new employees to advance their careers in the hospitality industry, both in the United States as well as abroad.

Tully’s Coffee has been focused on creating remarkable handcrafted coffees that truly stand apart from the rest. Now the last independent Seattle-pedigreed coffee company in the world, TC Global, Inc. look forward to sharing our passion for small-batch roasted specialty coffee with every customer who walks through our door. TC Global, Inc. neighborhood stores have an amazing ability to bring people together. Perhaps it’s the welcoming aroma of fresh-roasted, just-brewed coffee. Maybe it’s the warm greeting and expert advice you’ll get from our highly skilled baristas. Or it could be the comfortable atmosphere and lively hum of laughter and conversation. Whatever draws you in, you’re surrounded by others who share your appreciation of exceptional, handcrafted coffee—and all the knowledge, hard work, and care that goes into creating it.

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