Islands Restaurants was founded in 1982 with a basic philosophy – serve great, fresh food with friendly service in a fun atmosphere. Entrepreneur Tony DeGrazier had a vision of a restaurant that would offer a simple, original menu featuring gourmet hamburgers, specialty drinks and a fun, tropical theme. In fact, he wanted to recreate the dining experiences he had in the 1960s while stationed in Oahu with his Navy buddies. Islands was an instant hit -- we ran out of food the first night at our West Los Angeles location, and we’ve been building a loyal following ever since. Since that first night, we’ve been slowly expanding and building upon our success. You can now find more than 50 Islands Restaurants throughout Southern California and Arizona, and more recently in places like Summerlin, NV and Sacramento. Over the years, we’ve added a few more burgers, served too many baskets of our fresh-cut fries to count, and perfected our salads and soft tacos, but our commitment to you – our guest – hasn’t changed.

Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership owns and operates the Toronto Blue Jays professional baseball franchise, which joined Major League Baseball as an expansion team in 1977. The Blue Jays rose to the championship ranks in the early 1990s, winning back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. The club plays host at Toronto's Rogers Centre. Rogers Communications, Canada's largest telecommunications and cable television company, has controlled the Toronto baseball team since 2000.

Capital Restaurant Concepts., Ltd. (CRC) is the premier restaurant operator in the metro Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Capital Restaurant Concepts., Ltd. (CRC) history goes back to the 1982 opening of J.Paul's — An American Dining Saloon, in Washington, DC's historic Georgetown. Originated by Paul J. Cohn, an icon in the music business, the restaurant was an immediate success and one of the catalysts in the rejuvenation of Washington's entertainment district. In 1985, J.Paul's, was acquired by Capital Management and Development Corporation (CMDC). An entrepreneurial organization since its inception, CMDC financed the growth of the company through partnerships, all under the common management and control of CMDC. Creativity and diversity are both hallmarks of Capital Restaurant Concepts. All of Capital Restaurant Concepts., Ltd. (CRC) operations, from quick service to fine dining, have a uniqueness that differentiates us from our competitors.

The Illinois Department of the Lottery runs numbers games, including Pick 3 and Pick 4, and participates in the dozen-state Mega Millions game in which players can win jackpots starting at $12 million (odds of winning: 1 in 175 million). It also offers instant-win scratch-off games. Of the money collected from ticket sales, about 60% is paid in prizes and some 30% goes to the state's Common School Fund, which helps finance K-12 public education. The rest covers retailer commissions and expenses. The Illinois Lottery operates through more than 7,500 retail businesses. For every ticket sold, retailers receive a 5% commission.

The Frank C. Erwin Center, or Erwin Center, is a sports and entertainment arena on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Housed in a round building (shaped like a drum), the arena is owned by the university and primarily serves as the home court for the school's men's and women's basketball teams. It also hosts concerts from artists such as Elton John and Jay-Z, as well as other entertainment shows, including Sesame Street Live and the Harlem Globetrotters. The Erwin Center first opened its doors in 1977 and cost $34 million. A three-year long, $55 million renovation and expansion was completed in 2005.

The proven success of America's Best Franchising, Inc. is a result of a simple yet powerful belief that has guided our company since its inception. We believe that going the extra mile in helping our franchisees succeed helps the entire organization succeed. Whether you are interested in the 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts, Budgetel Inns & Suites, Country Hearth Inns & Suites, America's Best Inns & Suites, Vagabond Inns brand, you can be assured that we will work with you as a true partner at every level. We offer all the critical components you need in order to thrive in the mid-market hospitality segment. From continuous and extensive training, field support, national advertising, Internet, website marketing, and so much more - America's Best Franchising is behind you all the way. Additionally, we are always looking for innovative new ways to make your franchise business even more profitable and rewarding.

Drury isn't dreary, but it is for the weary. The company offers more than 100 places for travelers to rest their heads in some 20 states, mostly Missouri (about 35 locations) and Texas (some 20). Its hotel brands include Drury Inn, Drury Suites, Drury Inn & Suites, and Pear Tree Inn by Drury. The company also has three Drury Plaza Hotel locations that offer enhanced meeting space and on-site dining. The chain, established in 1973 by the Drury family, was one of the first hotels in the limited-service segment. The family runs the company and owns all the Drury hotels.

Queenco Leisure International company owns and operates casinos in Greece, Romania, and Serbia. Its flagship Casino Loutraki (located near Athens) features some 1,000 slot machines; 80 gaming tables including baccarat, blackjack, and roulette; and a luxury hotel with 275 rooms, restaurants, bars, and other amenities. It also operates the Casino Rodos boutique casino-hotel on the island of Rhodes in Greece, which offers a private gaming room and 24-hour butler service. Queenco operates the Casino Palace in Bucharest, Romania and the Casino Beograd in Belgrade, Serbia. Director Yigal Zilkha controls about 45% of the company through holdings in Y. Z. Queenco and Yigal Muli.

Plus One Holdings company designs, develops, and manages fitness centers and health and wellness programs across the US. In addition to corporate fitness centers, Plus One Holdings also focuses on community center fitness programs, and hotel and resort spas. The company additionally trains physical therapists and personal trainers, and sells specialized training and fitness center management software. Its clients include Fortune 500 corporations, luxury hotel properties, and financial service and law firms, among others. Plus One Holdings was founded in 1986 as a personal training clinic for celebrities.

This company is crazy for seafood. Mad Anthony's operates more than 20 seafood restaurants in Washington and Oregon, including full-service dinner houses such as Anthony's Pier 66 and its chain of Anthony's HomePort locations, as well as takeout quick-service spots such as Anthony's Fish Bar and Little Chinook's. It also runs casual, family-dining restaurants including Anthony's Beach Café, Anthony's Bell St. Diner, and Anthony's Oyster Bar & Grill. Mad Anthony's also owns its own seafood business to supply its restaurants with the freshest catch. Company president Budd Gould started the family-owned business in 1975, opening his first Anthony's HomePort restaurant in Kirkland, Washington.

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