Ker Inc. (doing business as Ker's WingHouse restaurants) sells more than chicken wings. The company's main attraction is its scantily-clad waitresses, who are known as "WingHouse Girls." The restaurant chain has about 20 locations, mostly in Florida, but two are in the Dallas, Texas, area. (Founder and President Crawford Ker spent six years with the Dallas Cowboys). Ker's WingHouse restaurants have a sports bar atmosphere and serve breaded, Buffalo-style, and skinless chicken wings, as well as hamburgers, sandwiches, and salads. The first Ker's WingHouse opened in Largo, Florida, in 1994.

Shari's restaurants began in Hermiston, Oregon, in 1978. Positive public reaction to Shari's 24-hour family dining concept led to the establishment of a second restaurant in Sherwood, Oregon, within one year. Shari's has continued to open new restaurants, now operating 104 restaurants throughout the Western U.S., primarily in Oregon and Washington. Food revenues are in excess of $175 million; making it the largest privately held restaurant chain in Oregon. Shari's is operated out of Beaverton, OR. The original owners, Ron and Sharon Bergquist, operated the company for seven years. Sharon went by the name "Shari," which explains how the restaurant got its name.

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) plays so that its country's sports teams might win. The government-controlled agency supervises, promotes, and controls sports in Thailand. SAT gets its annual budget from the Office of the Prime Minister and is led by an administrative board comprised of directors who are nominated by the Prime Minister's cabinet. Among its responsibilities are sports promotion, organizational support, construction of sports facilities, and the analysis of Thai sports. SAT was originally established in 1985 and came under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports in 2002.

Morton's Restaurant Group offers eateries with an aura the Rat Pack would have loved. The company owns and operates about 75 upscale Morton's The Steakhouse locations that serve steak, lobster, and veal in an upscale setting featuring dark wood interiors and background music by Sinatra. In addition to fine food, the chain is well-known for offering an extensive wine list and providing quality service. The restaurants are found in about 25 states and a handful of international markets. Morton's also operates an upscale Italian restaurant concept called Trevi within the Caesars Palace resort complex in Las Vegas. Investment firm Castle Harlan owns almost 30% of the company.

Orlando's RDV Sportsplex may not be as big as its theme park neighbors, but it still manages to work its own magic. The 365,000-square-foot, $60 million facility is a sprawling sports and entertainment destination that houses a fitness club, an ice-skating rink, a salon and spa, retail shops, tennis courts, restaurants, and corporate event facilities. RDV Sportsplex is also the practice facility and corporate office for the NBA's Orlando Magic. The company is a joint venture between Magic owner RDV Sports and Florida Hospital, which operates physical therapy and other medical clinics at the complex. RDV Sportsplex opened in 1998.

This company puts fast-food yummies in a whole lot of tummies. YUM! Brands is the largest fast-food operator in the world in terms of number of locations, with more than 37,000 outlets in about 110 countries. (It trails only hamburger giant McDonald's in sales.) The company's flagship chains include #1 chicken fryer KFC (with more than 16,200 units), top pizza joint Pizza Hut (more than 13,200), and quick-service Mexican leader Taco Bell (more than 5,800). YUM! also operates the Long John Silver's seafood chain, along with several hundred A&W root beer and burger stands. Franchisees, affiliates, and licensed operators run about 80% of the company's restaurants.

Lac du Flambeau is a premiere place for those seeking an exciting cultural and hands-on historical. experience. Ojibwe culture is alive and well-respected in this community which has much to offer in the ways of both nightlife and outdoor living. Come to Lac du Flambeau to have a quiet walk in the woods, an exciting game of blackjack at the casino or an authentic cultural experience at the local Ojibwe museum. This is one of the unique places in the world where the balance of natural resources and modern development co-exist to protect future generations. The rich history and culture of the Lac du Flambeau reservation brings the past alive into the present. Many years ago, the ancient Ojibwe came from the Big Salt Water in the East. Their migration was prophesied to end where they found food that grew on water. This food they found was wild rice, which continues to be a staple in the Ojibwe diet. Fish were also abundant and were harvested by the light of a flaming torch; thus the name Lake of the Torches. The Ojibwe name for this region was Waswagoning, meaning "A place where they spear fish by torch light". During the summer months, visitors to the reservation can experience what it was like in the old days at Waswagoning Village.

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.

Producer and director Bill Kenwright formed his eponymous independent theater and film production company in 1984 and has been filling stages and screens ever since. Bill Kenwright has been involved in more than 300 productions ranging from dramas to musicals and featuring some top names (Christian Slater, Judi Dench, Jessica Lange, Rob Lowe, Liza Minelli). Bill Kenwright productions are staged in London's West End theaters and on Broadway; Bill Kenwright Limited also produces touring versions. Recent stage productions include A Few Good Men, Blood Brothers, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

From politicians, celebrities and out-of-town visitors, to generations of Washingtonians, one thing is for sure: Clyde's Restaurant Group attracts D.C.'s most discerning people. People who insist on a stimulating, one-of-a-kind venue but who won't compromise taste. Clyde's taste. It's what makes us different. Clyde, Inc., which does business as Clyde's Restaurant Group, operates more than 15 upscale dining establishments in and around the nation's capital, including its small chain of Clyde's locations. It also owns the historic Old Ebbitt Grill and its lunch-oriented offshoot, Ebbitt Express, as well as the posh 1789 Restaurant. In addition to dining, the company offers catering services through many of its restaurants.

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