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.

The Toyota Center isn't the place to buy a new Prius, Camry, or 4Runner. It is Houston's $212 million arena that serves as the home to the NBA's Houston Rockets and the American Hockey League Houston Aeros. It also hosts concerts and other entertainment events. In addition all the usual seating options, The Toyota Center also offers amenities like an upscale bistro, luxury suites, concierge services, VIP parking, and other perks. Ledge Dining gives Rockets fans a seat along the rail on the lower suite level where they can dine on chef-prepared meals without missing any of the action on the court. The Houston Sports Authority of Harris County owns the facility, which opened in 2003.

Yogurt Ventures USA, which does business as Freshëns Quality Brands, licenses and franchises a number of frozen treat and snack shop concepts, including Freshëns Energy Zone, Freshëns Smoöthies and Frozen Treats, and ZIA from Freshëns. The stores specialize in blended yogurt fruit smoothies and other frozen yogurt snacks, as well as frozen treats enhanced with vitamins and other energy supplements. Freshëns has more than 1,200 shops located nationwide in shopping malls, sports arenas, on college campuses, and in airports operated by such licensees as ARAMARK, Compass Group, and Sodexo. It also has on-site locations in hospitals and corporate cafeterias.

Auntie Anne's is a leading franchisor of snack outlets, with about 1,000 pretzel stores located in some 45 states and 20 other countries. The stores offer a variety of pretzel flavors, including original, cinnamon sugar, garlic, almond, and sesame, as well as the popular pretzel-wrapped hot dog. They are primarily found in high-traffic areas, such as malls, airports, train stations, and stadiums. Anne Beiler started the company in 1988 to help fund a faith-based family assistance foundation. Sam Beiler, a cousin, bought the company in 2005.

Restaurants Unlimited Inc. restaurant company doesn't restrict itself to offering just one kind of dining experience. Restaurants Unlimited operates about 50 upscale dining locations encompassing 20 different concepts, including its flagship chains Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House, Newport Seafood Grill, and Palomino Restaurant Rotisseria Bar. Its single location destinations include Cutters Bayhouse (Seattle), Ryan's Grill (Honolulu), and Skates On The Bay (Berkeley, California). The company's restaurants operate in more than a dozen states, mostly in Oregon and Washington. Founded by restaurateur Rich Komen in 1969, Restaurants Unlimited is controlled by private equity firm Sun Capital Partners.

Act Productions is a leading theatre producer in the West End and of national and international tours. With a distinguished history from its founding in 1994, Act remains committed to the development and production of theatre with the utmost creative and commercial integrity. The company produces, co-produces, and manages West End, New York, and touring versions of such popular plays as Anything Goes, The Elephant Man, Frost/Nixon, Humble Boy, and Noises Off. Other shows with which Act Productions has been involved include The 39 Steps (based on the Alfred Hitchcock film), The Far Pavilions, and a dance drama version of Les Liaisons Dangereuses. The company also brought a new adaptation of Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None to the stage, as well as the comedic The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), which includes a rapping Othello.

Roots of LaMar’s Donuts date back to 1933 when Ray LaMar began making donuts at the age of 17. Ray LaMar learned his trade and progressed through management ranks of Jack Frost Do-nuts Company. Ray LaMar recalled his early days of work at Jack Frost Do-nuts Company in LaSalle Theater at 34th and Broadway. “I was paid $12 a week. I worked every day for 2 years before I found out I was supposed to get a day off.” the store opened for retail business at 11am and stayed open until midnight. Back then, a dozen donuts cost 18 cents and cake donuts were either plain or dusted with powdered sugar or granulated sugar and there were yeast donuts. By the early 1940s, Ray LaMar introduced new flavors, devil’s food donuts, chocolate iced donuts and an apple-spice donut, to the menu.

Tavistock Restaurants, LLC owns a nugget of the Golden State's fine dining wealth. Tavistock Restaurants owns and operates about 20 upscale and casual dining restaurants in California and about ten other states. Tavistock's flagship chains include California Cafe and Napa Valley Grille, which both offer seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients. Tavistock Restaurants, LLC other dining concepts include Alcatraz Brewing Company, Blackhawk Grille, Cafe Del Rey, and ZED451. In addition, Tavistock owns Freebirds, a small chain of fast-casual Mexican restaurants operating mostly in Texas and Oklahoma. Formed in 2003, Tavistock Restaurants is part of Orlando, Florida-based holding company Tavistock Group.

With this family around, there's no reason to ever go hungry in the Adirondacks. Along with sister company Kessler Group, Kessler Family operates as Kessler Restaurants, a leading multi-concept restaurant operation with more than 65 locations primarily in upstate New York. It is the largest franchisee of Friendly Ice Cream with more than 45 Friendly's family-dining restaurants. The company also operates about 20 Burger King franchises. Brothers Larry and Dennis Kessler started the family-owned business with a single Burger King unit in 1975.

Pubs and bars are in full bloom at this company. The Orchid Group is a leading operator of pubs, bars, and restaurants in the UK with about 300 locations. Its portfolio includes a large number of local bars and pubs operating under a variety of different names, as well as such chains as The Living Room, Prohibition Bar & Grill, and the Dragon Pub Restaurants. Orchid also owns about a dozen Asian-themed restaurants operating primarily in London (the Oriental Restaurant Group). The company was founded in 2006 with backing from private equity firm GI Partners.

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