Gerald Thomas

FOCUS Brands LLC operates and franchises ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. Its brands include Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and McAlister's Deli. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Self Esteem Brands LLC is a health and wellness franchise company that aims to improve the self-esteem of people worldwide. The company is based in the United States, and its headquarters are located in Woodbury, MN. The company has nearly 5,500 operating locations across all seven continents and offers direct-to-consumer and franchisee support services through its affiliates Stronger U Nutrition, Healthy Contributions, and Provision Security. The company brings together the largest health and wellness franchise brands, including Anytime Fitness, Basecamp Fitness, Sumhiit Fitness, The Bar Method, and Waxing the City. Self Esteem Brands was founded in 2002 by Charles Runyon and David Mortensen, and Charles Runyon has been the CEO since then.

Anytime Fitness LLC engages in the operation and ownership of fitness clubs. It offers fitness and sports facilities for exercise and other physical fitness conditioning. The company was founded by Charles Runyon and David Mortensen in 2002 and is headquartered in Woodbury, MN.

Roark Capital Group, Inc. (Roark Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Neil K. Aronson. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mavericks, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurant brands. It provides franchise support including restaurant development planning, design and construction, operations training, marketing and branding, and supply chain management. The company was founded by Neal K. Aronson and Paul J. Brown in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Share Our Strength, Inc. runs a national campaign for eradicating poverty and hunger. It offers school break fast, summer and after school meals, food skills education and advocacy solutions. It runs No Kid Hungry, is a national campaign to solve problems of childhood hunger. The company was founded by Billy Shore and Debbie Shore in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

Cinnabon LLC owns and operates bakeries. It serves cinnamon rolls, as well as a variety of other baked goods and specialty beverages. The firm operates franchises in shopping malls, airports, train stations, and travel plazas. The company was founded on April 2, 1991 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Schlotzsky's Franchise LLC operated Director and franchised a chain of sandwich restaurants. The firm offered sandwiches, bread, pizzas, toasted wraps, salads, gourmet soups, potato chips, deli meats, and cheeses. It sells its products through grocery and retail locations in the United States. The company was founded in 1971 and was headquartered in Austin, TX.

Part of Odyzean Ltd., Holiday Inn Worldwide is a hotel concern.

U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. owns and operates hotels. It franchises economy, mid-range and upper-end hotels in Argentina, Canada, Honduras, Israel, Mexico, the Philippines and the US. The company's brands include Microtel Inn & Suites, Hawthorn Suites and Best Inns & Best Suites. U.S. Franchise Systems was founded by Michael A. Leven in August, 1995 and is located in Atlanta, GA.

McAlister's Corp. owns and operates restaurants. It offers signature sandwiches, salads, soups, stuffed baked potatoes, wraps, desserts, and proprietary beverages. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.

Part of Starbucks Corp., Starbucks EMEA Investment Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2014.

Part of Starbucks Corp., Starbucks (China) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that aims to bring the heritage and unique coffee experience of Starbucks to its customers. The company is based in Shanghai, China. The CEOs of the company are Ching Ying Wong and Molly Liu.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Part of Starbucks Corp., Starbucks International (Holdings) Ltd. provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2014.

Part of Starbucks Corp., Starbucks EMEA Ltd. is a British company that produces and sells coffee and tea. The company is based in London, UK.

Carvel LLC provides retail ice cream franchise. The firm offers fresh made cakes, novelties and fountain ice cream products. Its menu include fresh scooped and soft serve ice cream, take-home novelty treats and premium ice cream cakes. The company was founded by Thomas A. Carvel in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Starbucks EMEA Holdings Ltd. produces and sells coffee and tea. The company was founded on July 23, 2013 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Part of Starbucks Corp., Princi London Ltd. operates restaurants. The company is based in Addlestone, UK. Founded in 2008.

Revlon Consumer Products Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, market, distribution and sale of cosmetics. It operates through the following segments: Consumer, Elizabeth Arden, Professional, and Other. Its products include cosmetics, hair color, care and treatments, beauty tools, men's grooming products, anti-perspirant deodorants, fragrances, skincare and other beauty care products. The company was founded by Charles Revson and is headquartered in New York, NY.