Founded in 1878, Everton Football Club pre-dates neighboring clubLiverpool FC but now must follow in its world-famous rival's successful footsteps. Playing in the Premier League, the English football club has had its share of ups and downs but still commands a loyal legion of fanz. Payments from Premiership broadcasting rights, along with money generated during game days by ticket and match program sales, account for most of the club's revenues. Chairman Bill Kenwright has a 25% stake in the team; Planet Hollywood founder and CEO Robert Earl owns about 20%.

Nordic Panorama PLC was founded in 1990 and is based in London, the United Kingdom. Nordic Panorama Plc, through its subsidiaries, develops and operates leisure resorts principally in Norway. It engages in the operation and development of season’s holiday destination in Telemark. Nordic Panorama PLC company’s activities comprise operation of the Vradal Panorama ski resort and property development in terms of plot sales, and the construction and sales of chalets and cabins within the resort area. It also involves in winter and summer outdoor activities, such as operating ski lifts; operating service facilities, such as restaurants, bars, ski/bike rental, ski schools, and a shop; provision of boat rental services; and organizing hunting and fishing.

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.

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.

In October 2005 Gala Group merged with Coral Eurobet in a deal that created Europe’s pre-eminent integrated betting and gaming group with strong market positions in licensed betting shops, bingo clubs and casinos and a high quality multimedia offering. The Group focuses on high volume and low stake gambling. It operates almost 1600 licensed betting offices, 147 bingo clubs, 27 casinos, 2 Greyhound stadia, a UK telephone betting business and a thriving online gambling business. In addition, the Group is active in exploring opportunities in the international market.

Pittsburgh Baseball Club owns and operates the Pittsburgh Pirates, one of the oldest and more storied franchises in Major League Baseball. The club joined the National League in 1887 as the Pittsburgh Alleghenies (renamed in 1891) and has won nine NL pennants and five World Series championships, its last in 1979. Pittsburgh's roster has included such stars as Bill Madlock, Willie Stargell, and Kent Tekulve. The team plays host at Pittsburgh's PNC Park. Chairman Bob Nutting bought majority control of the Bucs in 2007.

Ice cream means cold cash for Braum's. W. H. Braum operates a chain of about 280 Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Stores in Oklahoma, Texas, and a handful of other states. Popular for its ice cream and other frozen treats, the chain also serves breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads. In addition, the stores sell grocery items such as milk, cheese, and other dairy products, along with baked goods. The family-owned company has more than 10,000 dairy cows and grows its own cattle feed. Family patriarch Henry Braum started the business in 1933, opening a chain of Peter Pan ice cream stores in Kansas during the 1950s. His son Bill later took over the business, sold the stores, and started his own retail chain in 1968. Bill Braum opened the first Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store...but the Braum story actually begins long before that time, spanning three generations with over six decades of history behind it.

The Detroit Red Wings are flying high in the National Hockey League. Founded in 1926, the team is one of the most successful franchises in NHL history with 11 Stanley Cup championships (the last in 2008). Detroit has been a perennial playoff contender for more than a decade and regularly draws packed houses at Joe Louis Arena. Its roster has boasted such Hall of Fame players as Jack Adams, Gordie Howe, Terry Sawchuk, and "Black" Jack Stewart. Mike and Marian Ilitch bought the team in 1982 and run the franchise through their holding company, Ilitch Holdings. The Ilitch family also owns the Detroit Tigers and pizza chain Little Caesar.

KaleidoScoops operates a chain of franchised ice cream shops under the name KaleidoScoops Ice Cream and More that specialize in frozen treats. With more than 50 locations in Texas and 20 other states, the chain's menu includes ice cream cones and sundaes available in such flavors as Ooey Gooey Chocolate Chewy, Peanut Butter Eruption, and Tootsie Pop Crunch. KaleidoScoops also serves malts, shakes, and smoothies, along with frozen cakes and pies. KaleidoScoops was formed as a member-owned cooperative in 1999 by a group of 40 former franchisees of the Baskin-Robbins chain (part of Dunkin' Brands).

Crown is one of Australia’s largest entertainment groups. The group’s core businesses and investments are in the gaming and entertainment sector. Crown wholly owns and operates two of Australia’s leading gaming and entertainment complexes, Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne and Burswood Entertainment Complex in Perth. In addition, Crown owns a portfolio of gaming investments that have been accumulated to complement Crown's existing core businesses and to provide for future growth. The Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne is one of the largest integrated entertainment complexes in the southern hemisphere with its casino, hotels, function rooms, restaurants, shopping and entertainment facilities.

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