Corus hopes travelers will sing the praises of its mid-priced hotels. Corus Hotels (formerly Corus and Regal Hotels) owns about a dozen mid-market hotels in the UK. Corus also owns two hotels in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Port Dickson). Corus' UK hotels have an average of 102 bedrooms per hotel, while its Malaysian counterparts boast an average of 290 rooms per hotel. Virtually all hotel locations provide meeting facilities. The company was formed in 1993 and is owned by Malayan United Industries Berhad, a Malaysian diversified holding company with business interests in Asia, the UK, and the US.

Jazzercise shows people how to shake their booties toward fitness. A leading fitness instruction operator, the company has more than 7,800 franchised instructors across the US and in more than 30 countries offering some 32,000 weekly fitness classes that blend jazz dancing with an aerobic workout. Jazzercise generates revenue through franchise fees, as well as the sale of clothing, books, and other merchandise. The company's JM DigitalWorks unit produces Jazzercise workout tapes and provides video production services to other clients. Its Jazzertogs division offers fitness apparel and accessories. CEO Judi Sheppard Missett, a professional dancer, founded Jazzercise in 1969 and began franchising in 1980.

The Matt Prentice Restaurant Group began in 1980 with a dream and a deli. Twenty-year-old Matthew Prentice took over a shuttered sandwich shop in Oak Park, MI, tossed his last $200 into the till and opened the very first Deli Unique serving entrees like Beef Wellington and Flaming Duck at Deli prices. Expanding and exploring, MPRG has continued to introduce fresh concepts from its newest eclectic steakhouse, Coach Insignia to the whimsy and value of Tavern on 13. By the summer of 2004, MPRG operated 26 venues including 12 restaurants, an 11,000 square-foot artisan bakery, and a host of banquet sites. Today, MPRG continues to operate 10 restaurants, 1 artisan bakery and several banquet facilities.

Cypress, CA based Real Mex Restaurants introduced Mexican casual dining to Southern California in 1954 with El Torito and has continued to champion innovation and hospitality through it’s portfolio of Mexican concepts.From the authentic tastes of Mexico at El Torito and the contemporary mesquite flavors of El Torito Grill to the ultra casual neighborhood Acapulco and Fresh Mex experience at Chevys, Real Mex Restaurants boasts a family of concepts to satisfy your craving for Mexican. Today, Real Mex Restaurants is the largest full service, casual dining Mexican restaurant chain in the United States with locations across 17 states. Its distribution division, Real Mex Foods ranks as one of the top 50 distribution companies in the US.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts knows a thing or two about top of the line accommodations. The company offers hotel management services to more more than 180 independent luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. The exclusive group performs a rigorous quality assurance inspection (its "Standards of Excellence") before it allows a hotel to join. Properties include the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado; The Peabody Orlando (part of Peabody Management); and The Hard Rock Hotel, Chicago (owned by Hard Rock Cafe International). Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a part of the Preferred Hotel Group.

Atlanta Spirit owns and operates two of the city's professional sports franchises, the Atlanta Hawks basketball team and the Atlanta Thrashers hockey team. The Hawks were formed in 1946, joined the National Basketball Association in 1949, and moved to Atlanta from St. Louis in 1968. The Thrashers joined the National Hockey League as an expansion franchise in 1999. Atlanta Spirit also operates Philips Arena, which serves as home for both teams. The sports investment partnership includes entrepreneurs Steve Belkin, Bruce Levenson, and Michael Gearon Jr.

Heritage Golf Group began in 1999 with funding from private equity firm, GTCR Golder Rauner LLC. Since then, the company has grown an impressive portfolio of twenty one private and resort courses across the country. The Heritage portfolio represents some of the most well-known and acclaimed properties spanning Texas, Georgia, Michigan, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Heritage Golf Group, LLC distinguishes itself by its dedication to unrivaled golf and uncompromising service. Heritage Golf Group is led by Bob Husband, president and CEO.

On March 27, 1985, attorneys Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax traded in the courtroom for the dining room. Having always wanted to get into the restaurant business, they pitched their legal pads to serve hearth-baked pizzas. They introduced flavors and tastes from around the world, from Thai to Jamaican Jerk...all on a pizza. All of our innovative pizzas are creatively designed on a delicious crust, and hearth-baked to perfection. Also served are creative salads, made-to-order pastas, soups, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts.

Thomas & King is #1 in Applebee's neighborhood. The company is one the largest franchisees of Applebee's, operating about 90 of its signature restaurants. The casual dining establishments offer a variety of menu items, such as burgers, steaks, and seafood, but are most popular for their selection of appetizers. Thomas & King also operates a half dozen Johnny Carino's Italian-themed restaurants franchised from Austin, Texas-based Fired Up. Co-founded in 1988 by CEO Mike Scanlon, the company operates restaurants in Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

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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