This king rules one whopper of a fast-food empire. Burger King Holdings operates the world's #2 hamburger chain based on locations (behind McDonald's) with more than 12,000 restaurants in the US and more than 70 other countries. In addition to its popular Whopper sandwich, the chain offers a selection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items, along with beverages, desserts, and sides. Many of the eateries are stand-alone locations offering dine-in seating and drive-through services; the chain also includes units in high-traffic locations such as airports and shopping malls. More than 1,400 of the fast food restaurants are company-owned, while the rest are owned and operated by franchisees.

Without this organization, New Yorkers might go hungry. National Restaurants Management, which does business as The Riese Organization, is among the largest multiple-franchise restaurant operators in New York City. Its portfolio of about 80 eateries includes quick-service outlets (Tim Hortons, KFC, and Pizza Hut) and chain restaurants (T.G.I. Friday's and Houlihan's); Riese also operates upscale Manhattan night spots such as Charley O's and Times Square Grill. In addition to restaurants, the Riese Organization manages several real-estate holdings through a separate division. The company, founded by brothers Murray and Irving Riese in 1940, is controlled by CEO Dennis Riese (Murray's son).

BridgeStreet Worldwide bridges the gap between business trips and home. The company provides corporate housing -- serviced apartments for guests requiring short-term temporary housing or fully-furnished extended stay accommodations. Its more than 15,000 corporate apartments, which are typically 700 square feet or larger, are located throughout the US and nearly 50 countries internationally. BridgeStreet targets individuals, corporations, families, and government travelers. The company is owned by Dublin-based privately-held investment group Sorrento Asset Management, which purchased BridgeStreet Worldwide from previous owner Interstate Hotels & Resorts for more than $40 million in 2007.

Based at the historic Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, between the serenity of the River Thames and the hustle and bustle of the Hogarth Roundabout, Fuller's has been brewing quality beers and running excellent pubs since 1845.At the heart of everything we do, you will find quality, service and pride - in equal measure. We aim to brew the best beers and run the best pubs. Our beers are brewed to the highest standards and have won a myriad of global awards. From our flagship London Pride to the exclusive Vintage Ale, they are crafted with pride and passion. We have an estate of over 360 pubs across the South of England offering outstanding cask conditioned ales, delicious food, great wines and exemplary service.

Irish luck and American comfort await the customers of this company. Family Sports Concepts operates a franchised chain of about 260 family-style pubs under the name Beef 'O' Brady's that specialize in Buffalo-style chicken wings. The full-service restaurants also serve sandwiches, burgers, and a selection of appetizers. The company has locations about 20 states, mostly in Florida and other southeastern states. Beef 'O' Brady's was started by the late Jim Mellody in 1985. He sold the business to former CEO Chuck Winship and Gene Knippers in 1998. The partners had previously been franchisees of Brinker International's Chili's Grill & Bar chain.

Global Spectrum provides innovative management, marketing, operations and event booking services for public assembly facilities, including arenas, civic and convention centers, stadiums, ice facilities, equestrian centers and theatres. The most professional and experienced senior management staff in the industry leads Global Spectrum. In addition to providing full scope-of-services for existing facilities that decide to “privatize,” Global Spectrum also provides pre-opening design and construction consulting services for the development phase of facilities under construction. Today, Global Spectrum is the fastest growing venue management firm in the world. Global Spectrum is led by Peter Luukko, Chairman (and President and COO of Global Spectrum’s parent company, Comcast-Spectacor), John Page, Chief Operating Officer and Frank E. Russo, Jr., Senior Vice President of Business Development.

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the governing body of cricket in the UK and works to promote the sport throughout the world. The ECB was established in 1997, taking over the duties previously performed by the Cricket Council, the National Cricket Association, and the Test and County Cricket Board. Heavily involved with the development of the sport, the ECB operates various charities like the "Cricket Foundation" and programs like "Building Partnerships." The ECB has headquarters at Lord's Cricket Ground (aka "The Home of Cricket") in London.

Grand Prix Association of Long Beach stages the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, an annual motorsports competition the takes place on the streets of downtown Long Beach, California. The race, first run in 1975, draws about 150,000 spectators, among the highest for open-wheeled racing competitions in the US. The Toyota Grand Prix is typically held in April; the weekend of racing also features a celebrity race and a sports car competition among other events. Grand Prix Association of Long Beach is owned by former Champ Car World Series principles Kevin Kalkoven and Gerald Forsythe through Aquarium Asset Management.

Four Seasons Hotels provides its customers with year-round opulence. Four Seasons Hotels company manages some 80 luxury hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries. Most properties are operated under the Four Seasons name, but some are Regent hotels. It has ownership interests in only about half of its properties, having shifted from a hotel owner to a hotel operator in the 1990s. In 2007 Four Seasons Hotels board members took the company private in a deal worth nearly $4 billion. Microsoft founder Bill Gates (through his private holding company Cascade Investment) and Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal's Kingdom Hotels together own 95% of the company, in equal shares. Company founder and chairman Isadore Sharp owns the rest.

Arnold Palmer Golf Management tries to keep its courses out of the rough and on par with the best in the world. The company owns or manages more than 35 courses in more than a dozen states and offers services in acquisitions, franchising, joint ventures, leasing, and new course development. Golfing legend Arnold Palmer formed a company to manage golf courses in 1984. In 2005, former ClubCorp CEO Jim Hinckley acquired the Arnold Palmer Golf Management brand through Century Golf Partners, an operating partner of Chicago-based real estate investment firm Walton Street Capital.

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