Premier Inn (formerly Premier Travel Inn) is a leading budget hotel operator in the UK with more than 570 properties. The hotels target both leisure and business travelers with value-priced lodging and amenities, and it markets special offers for families. All of its locations also feature an in-house restaurant. Most of Premier Inn's hotels are located along major roads and in regional and city centers across the country. Premier company is owned by hospitality conglomerate Whitbread, which rebranded Premier Travel Inn as Premier Inn in 2008.

Dallas Basketball owns and operates the Dallas Mavericks professional basketball franchise, which joined the National Basketball Association in 1980. Dallas struggled to find success for much of its history but has become a regular contender for the playoffs under current owner Mark Cuban. A talented roster that included such players as Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard earned the franchise's first trip to the NBA Finals in 2006 (which resulted in a loss to the Miami Heat). The Dallas basketball team was formed by millionaire Donald Carter; Cuban, an Internet billionaire, has controlled the Mavs since 2000.

K&W Cafeterias takes you back to the salad days of Salisbury steak and strawberry shortcake. The family-owned company owns and operates more than 30 cafeteria-style restaurants offering trend-free cafeteria fare in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Most K&W locations serve lunch and dinner menus and offer take-out service in addition to dining room meals; a handful of the restaurants also serve breakfast. Company founder Grady Allred Sr. purchased the original K&W Restaurant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1940.

Founded in 1960, Domino's Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery operating a network of company-owned and franchise-owned stores in the United States and international markets. Domino's Pizza's Vision illustrates a company of exceptional people on a mission to be the best pizza delivery company in the world. To learn more about Domino's, please visit the links we've provided at the top of the page.

Carlson Hotels Worldwide has a little R&R on its mind. One of the world's leading hotel franchisors, Carlson operates five lodging chains with more than 1,000 properties in more than 70 countries, including the upscale Radisson Hotel brand. The Radisson chain offers upscale amenities at more than 400 locations in about 70 countries. Carlson also owns the mid-market Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts chain, as well as the Park Inn economy brand. In addition, its Country Inn & Suites chain provides extended-stay service at more than 480 locations. And with a 42% stake, Carlson is the largest shareholder in The Rezidor Hotel Group. Carlson Hotels is a division of leisure conglomerate Carlson Companies.

The Illinois Department of the Lottery runs numbers games, including Pick 3 and Pick 4, and participates in the dozen-state Mega Millions game in which players can win jackpots starting at $12 million (odds of winning: 1 in 175 million). It also offers instant-win scratch-off games. Of the money collected from ticket sales, about 60% is paid in prizes and some 30% goes to the state's Common School Fund, which helps finance K-12 public education. The rest covers retailer commissions and expenses. The Illinois Lottery operates through more than 7,500 retail businesses. For every ticket sold, retailers receive a 5% commission.

Konami in Japanese means small wave. But as a leading innovator of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market, Konami Gaming, Inc. and Konami Australia Pty. Ltd are creating big waves in the gaming industry. Built on a rich heritage, KGI and KAP are subsidiaries of the world-renowned entertainment developer Konami Corporation that was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1969 by Mr. Kagemasa Kozuki. And to this day, Mr. Kozuki still actively serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to help ensure his original vision of creating engaging games that capture attention, push the limits of innovation and provide quality in every detail. Konami Gaming, Inc. is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in an impressive, state-of-the-art 120,000 square foot facility located next to McCarran International Airport – showcasing its commitment to the North American gaming industry.

Good Times Restaurants operates and franchises more than 50 Good Times Drive Thru fast-food eateries located primarily in the Denver area. The hamburger chain is made up mostly of double drive-through and walk-up eateries that feature a menu of burgers, fries, and frozen custard. A limited number of Good Times outlets also offer dine-in seating. More than 20 of the locations are operated by franchisees, while the rest are co-owned and co-operated under joint venture agreements. The family of director Geoffrey Bailey owns almost 30% of the company.

Formed in 1877, Crewe Alexandra FC takes its name from the town and Princess Alexandra. The English football (soccer) squad turned professional in 1893. The team was promoted to the First Division (now known as the Football League Championship) for the first time in its history in 1997. Crewe Alexandra FC is known as the Alex or the Railwaymen, for the town's connection with the railroad industry. Dario Gradi was the team's manager from June 1983 to July 2007, when he stepped down to become Technical Director.

Gold's Gym, which first opened in Venice Beach, California in 1965, has more than 700 gyms in nearly 30 countries, with franchises accounting for most of its locations. The chain boasts more than 3 million members. In addition to opening franchises, the firm buys smaller regional health clubs and converts them to Gold's Gyms. The company also licenses the Gold's Gym name for products such as fitness equipment and accessories, luggage, t-shirts, and men's and women's sportswear. Gold's Gym is owned by TRT Holdings, the umbrella company for Dallas-based investor Robert Rowling's holdings.

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