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Benihana, Inc. operates teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurants in the United States. The company was founded by Hiroaki Aoki in 1964 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL.

Cinemark USA, Inc. owns and operates movie theaters. Its programs include connections, movie club, discounts, weekly email, supersavers, gifts, food and drink and private events. The company was founded by Lee Roy Mitchell in 1984 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Allied Domecq Ltd. operates distilleries and restaurants. It offers wine, liquors, brandies spirits, and quick service restaurants. The firm's products are sold under the Ballantine's, Beefeater, Canadian Club, Courvoisier, Kahlua, Maker's Mark, Malibu, Sauza and Stolichnaya brands. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Centre Partners Management LLC (Centre Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Lester Pollack. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Los Angeles.

Mrs. Fields Famous Brands LLC manufactures yogurt, cookies and baked products. It operates through its brand Mrs. Fields and The country's Best Yogurt by providing baked and soft serve frozen yogurt smoothies, brownies, pretzels, muffins, and other baked goods. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, Inc. operates sandwich shops. It serves sandwiches made with roasted turkey, meats, cheeses and fresh rolls. It also offers vegetarian, soups and salads. The company was founded by Lois Margolet and Alan Margolet in 1976 and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Mr. Gatti's LP operates and franchises pizza restaurants. It offers pizzas, toppings, desserts, drinks, and sides. The firm also franchises its business. The company was founded by Patti Eure, Colonel Eure and James R. Eure in 1964 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Austin Industries, Inc. provides construction services. It offers civil, commercial and industrial construction services. It offers services to the aviation, health care, refining and petrochemical industries. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Co. is proud to support Grounds for Health (GFH), an international nonprofit organization that works with coffee-growing communities to provide life-saving women's health care services. GFH's primary focus is on the early detection and treatment of cervical cancer, the leading cause of cancer death among women in developing countries. It is a global leader in environmentally responsible chemical-free decaffeination of specialty coffee since 1989.SWISS WATER® PROCESS is a taste-driven, 100% chemical free decaffeination process that never uses methylene chloride or ethyl acetate to remove the caffeine from coffee beans. Using pure water, SWISS WATER® Decaffeination Process removes caffeine such that the beans are 99.9% caffeine free while maintaining the unique origin flavor, body and aroma characteristics. The best of the bean remains while only the caffeine is removed.

Capricorn Management GP alternative investment manager. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Hops Grill House & Brewery operates bars and restaurants. The firm also operates a chain of various casual-dining restaurants with on-site microbreweries in seven states. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Madison, GA.

Z Capital Group LLC (ZCG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James Zenni in 2006. ZCG serves as an investment manager and provides discretionary advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and private investment partnerships.

National Restaurant Association operates as a foodservice trade association. It advocate for pro-restaurant regulation and operational freedom. The firm provide advocacy and representation, educational networking, tools and solutions, and research and insights. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Denny's, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers breakfast, burgers and sandwiches, appetizers, soups and salads, desserts, pancakes and beverages. The company was founded by Harold Butler and Richard Jezak in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.

International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Coffee Association of Canada operates as a non-profit organization strives to better understand and educate themselves and Canadians, about brewing. It specializes in the areas of importing, processing, distribution and foodservice hospitality. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Z Capital Group LLC (Private Equity) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2006 by James J. Zenni. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Distant Lands Trading Co. operates as a coffee roasting company, which grows, roasts, and distributes premium coffee beans. Its operating divisions include coffee farms, processing mills, quality control services, green coffee trading, and North American roasting plants. It serves upscale restaurants or premium coffee houses. The company was founded by William McAlpin in 1982 and is headquartered in Renton, WA.

Rita Restaurant Corp. owns and operates restaurants. The private company is based in Madison, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association that represents small, medium, and large retail businesses in every community across Canada. Additionally, Retail Council of Canada provides exclusive HR committees, events, and special reports that help retail HR professionals collaborate with peers to stay informed on emerging issues, recruiting, retention, training best practices, and upcoming legislated changes to employment laws. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company represents more than 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, and online merchants. Retail Council of Canada advocates for retail in Canada and works with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support growth. The company offers the latest retail industry research, best practices, consumer trends, and sales statistics. The CEO of the company is Diane J. Brisebois.

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Ramiro Cavazos has been the CEO of the American company since 2018.

Altura Capital Group LLC is an American company that specializes in small and lower-middle markets with an emphasis on investments in low- and moderate-income businesses, and those with diverse ownership. The private company is based in Coral Gables, FL, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company focuses on the consumer products, business services, specialty manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Altura Capital has pioneered a winning platform to drive social impact and investment returns by developing an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, executive operating partners, investors, advisors, and corporations working together to provide the capital and expertise needed to grow companies in lower and middle-income and diverse communities. Monika Mantilla has been the CEO of the company since 2005.

Shore Capital Partners LLC (Shore Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Justin Ishbia. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Franworth LLC is a professional services company that specializes in mentoring emerging franchisors and helping them scale their businesses efficiently to achieve profitability. The company is based in Ann Arbor, MI, and was founded by John Rotche, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company's suite of services includes talent, technology, and a proprietary supply chain system. Franworth's current portfolio of franchise brands includes Title Boxing Club, The Lash Lounge, CityRow, Skoah, Madison Reed Color Bar, and The Barre Code. Franworth helps brands build a strong foundation, navigate their acceleration, and create economic value for both franchisors and their franchisees. With over 450 years of combined franchise experience, Franworth was designed to multiply resources, engineered to steer strategy, and powered to accelerate growth.

Brightstar Group Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries engages in providing health care services including senior home care and child care services. The company was founded by Shelly Sun and is headquartered in Gurnee, IL.

Garnett Station Partners LLC (GSP) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Matthew Perelman and Alex Sloane. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Dogtopia Enterprises LLC engages in the provision of daycare services for dogs. It offers boarding and spa services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.