coffeeheaven international plc has about 90 coffeeheaven and Coffee Nation shops in Poland and a half dozen other Eastern European countries. Its shops serve a variety of food and beverages, including sandwiches, salads, cakes, and juices. Most coffeeheaven outposts are found in high traffic locations such as airports, retail centers, and office complexes. coffeeheaven international plc has agreed to be acquired by Costa Coffee, the coffee shop subsidiary of UK-based hospitality and foodservice giant Whitbread.

Steak and salad fans might have the hots for this company's restaurants. Western Sizzlin operates a chain of more than 100 family steak houses in about 20 states mostly under the name WesterN SizzliN. The eateries serve a menu of standard American fare but are primarily known for their flame-grilled steaks and fully stocked salad bars. In addition to its flagship brand, the company has a small number of locations operating under the names Great American Steak & Buffet and Quincy Steakhouse. Nearly all the restaurants are franchised. Western Sizzlin was acquired by Biglari Holdings in 2010.

Restaurants-America Consulting Group is a multi-concept restaurant operator with about 20 locations encompassing half a dozen dining brands. Its primary concepts include Red Star Tavern, a contemporary grill featuring upscale burgers, sandwiches, and cocktails, and The Grillroom Chophouse & Winebar, a modern take on the steakhouse. Other bar and restaurants brands include Bluepoint, One North, Primebar, and Townhouse. Restaurants-America Consulting Group, Inc. has restaurants more than half a dozen states, mostly in Illinois and Florida. Partners Roger Greenfield and Ted Kasemir started developing restaurants together in 1990. In 2010 Restaurants-America Consulting Group sold its flagship Bar Louie chain to Sun Capital.

This company's empire stretches from surf to turf to Fremont Street. Landry's Restaurants is a leading full-service restaurant operator with more than 170 locations in about 30 states, mostly in Texas and Florida. The company's estate of eateries is anchored by its flagship Landry's Seafood House chain; other concepts include Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steak House, and the upscale Chart House. In addition to casual dining, Landry's owns and operates the iconic Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, along with a number of other entertainment properties, including aquariums, hotels, and other tourist attractions. CEO Tilman Fertitta, who owns a 55% stake in the company, has agreed to take Landry's private.

Major League Lacrosse (MLL) is an upstart sports league with 10 teams that play a 12-game schedule between May and August. The season culminates in a four-team playoff for the league championship. MLL regulates franchise ownership and oversees rules and officiating; it also negotiates broadcasting rights to games and other sponsorship and merchandising activities. The league was formed in 2001 by Jake Steinfeld, infomercial fitness guru and CEO of Body by Jake Enterprises.

Hoist a pint for the local! Heavitree Brewery operates some 100 pubs in the southwest of England. Operations include such pubs as The Bishop John De Grandisson in Teignmouth, The Ship Inn in Kingswear, and The Jolly Sailor Inn and the Royal Oak Inn, both in Newton Abbot. Although Heavitree Brewery operates some of its pubs, it leases the majority to tenant managers. Heavitree Brewery touts its strong presence in the communities where it operates. Heavitree Brewery was founded in 1790 and moved out of brewing operations in 1970. The company is controlled by the Tucker family, including executive director Nick Tucker, who owns more than 35% of the company's stock.

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.

APEX Restaurant Group manages two casual dining restaurant chains with a handful of locations operating under the banners Blue Chalk Cafe and Left at Albuquerque. It also provides marketing, consulting, and administrative support services to third-party restaurant chains. CEO Mark Bromberg, formerly chairman of Metromedia's restaurant division, and partner John Todd formed the company in 2002.

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 Professional Bull Riders (PBR) promotes the sport of professional bull riding through more than 300 sanctioned events in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the US. Its flagship Built Ford Tough Series travels to about 30 cities and features the top riders in the sport. PBR also runs a Challenger Tour for up-and-coming riders, as well as two other tours for new riders. In addition, the organization sells sponsorships and negotiates rights to TV broadcasts. It boasts more than 1,200 members. Founded in 1992 by 20 riders, PBR is owned by private equity firm, Spire Capital Partners, along with a group of members and executives.

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