Jonathan Smiga

GMRI, Inc. operates restaurants. It offers succulent fresh fish, seafood, beef, chicken, and combination platters. The company also offers salads, appetizers, desserts, and cocktail service. GMRI was founded by Bill Darden and Joe Lee in 1968 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

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.

Viewpost North America LLC engages in the provision of electronic invoice and payment services to businesses. It offers its services to create and send digital invoices; and receive digital invoices from suppliers. The company was founded by Max Eliscu in 2011 and is headquartered in Maitland, FL.

CiCi Enterprises LP owns and operates pizza restaurants. Its products include pizza, salad bar, wings, sides and desserts. The company was founded by Joe Croce and Mike Cole in 1985 and is headquartered in Coppell, TX.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

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.

West Quality Food Service, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises restaurants. It has 71 affiliates some of them are Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurants, Taco Bells, Long John Silvers, Rallys Hamburgers, Vic's Biscuits, and Burgers Restaurants. The company was founded by Vic C. West and Louise P. West in 1967 and is headquartered in Laurel, MS.

KFC Corp. owns and operates chains of chicken restaurant. It specializes in original recipe, extra crispy, kentucky grilled chicken and original recipe strips with home-style sides, honey BBQ wings and freshly made chicken sandwiches. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

World Gourmet Marketing LLC develops and markets gourmet snacks. Its products include all natural and lower calorie snacks such as mini multi grain, soy, and mini soy crisps. The firm's products are sold through grocery, deli, warehouse club, vending, and other channels of distributors. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Butler, NJ.

Vintage Italia LLC manufactures pasta chips. It offers its products through stores and online. The company pasta chips are made from durum wheat semolina, the same wheat used to create traditional Italian pasta. Vintage Italia was founded by Jerry Bello in 2013 and is headquartered in Windermere, FL.

Brownie Brittle LLC produces brownie products. Its products include chocolate and mint chocolate chips, salted caramel, peanut butter chips, dark chocolate sea salt, and toffee crunch. The company was founded by Sheila G. Mains in 1992 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

Barnana PBC engages in the provision of banana-based snacks. Its products include banana bites, cookie brittle, plantain chips and plantain tortilla chips. The company was founded by Caue Suplicy, Nik Ingersoll and Matthew Clifford in 2012 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Craftworks Restaurants & Breweries Group, Inc. owns and operates brewery restaurants. Its core brands include old chicago restaurants, gordon biersch brewery restaurants, and rock bottom restaurant and brewery. The firm also operates regional brands including ChopHouse and Big River Grille and Brewing Works. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

Restaurant Services, Inc. operates as an independent supply chain management and distribution cooperative for the Burger King system. Its business activities include food & packaging, equipment & facilities, distribution & logistics and premiums & promotional items. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Johnson & Wales University provides hands-on training programs and an 'upside down' curriculum that gives students experience early on with their chosen career (students take courses in their major during the first year). At the end of two years of study, students earn an associates degree and the opportunity to go on to earn a bachelor's degree

Founded in 1973, the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation (EBF) provides funding for programs designed to help the needy individuals, families and organizations of central Florida. The organization is based in Winter Park, Florida.

UCF Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization affiliated with the University of Central Florida. The non-profit company is based in Orlando, FL. The company's mission is to support the university's research and innovation initiatives. The CEO of the company is Robert J. Holmes.

1858 Capital Partners LLC is a boutique M&A advisory firm that specializes in mergers and acquisitions and principal investments. The private company is based in Winter Park, FL, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has a focus on the middle market and utilizes its network, internal resources, and the latest technology to attain successful transactions. Unlike traditional investment banks, 1858 was formed with a community banking model in mind. The 1858 team is very selective regarding engagements and looks to limit the number of engagements taken on at any one time so maximum client interfacing is achieved. The company was founded in 2022 by Jay Chaudhari, Michael Skat, Michael Ward, Michael A. Okaty.

Doc Chey's Restaurants LLC owns and operates restaurants. It franchises Doc Chey's Asian Kitchen. The firm has operations in Atlanta, Asheville, and North Carolina operating under the Doc Chey's Noodle House banner featuring pan-Asian cuisine from China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Doc Chey's Restaurants was co-founded by Richard Chey and Brook Messina in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Applebee's International, Inc. develops franchises and operates restaurants. The firm provides food and beverage products which include traditional favorites and signature dishes. It also offers beer, wine, liquor, and specialty drinks. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA.

Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. It manufactures and distributes Mexican food products to service restaurants, casual dining, retail, and foodservice channels. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA.

Rare Hospitality International, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants. It offers offers menu items, including signature steaks, salmon, shrimp, chicken, ribs, pork chops, burgers, seafood, prime ribs, and wine. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

TGI Friday's, Inc. engages in the operation of restaurants. It offers desserts, pasta and chicken, beverages, appetizers, and salads. The company was founded by Alan Stillman in 1965 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Thrive Frozen Nutrition, Inc. engages in production and sale of ice cream products. Its products include ice cream, no sugar added ice cream, frozen nutrition, meal replacements and supplements, functional food, healthcare dietary supplements, healthy ice cream, healthy gelato, and sports nutrition. The company was founded by Paul F. Stagner and Jerry M. Bello in 2011 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.

Sensible Portions is a company that offers garden veggie snacks that can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere. The company is based in Boulder, CO and was founded by Jason Cohen and Jerry M. Bello. The company's snacks are perfect for bridging between meals or for family time at home or on the go.

Snaxsational Brands LLC engages in the manufacture of cookie covered popcorn. It offers candy pop and cookie pop. The company was founded by Frank G. Florio in 2015 and is headquartered in Long Valley, NJ.

Cheribundi, Inc. engages in the production of tart cherry juice products. Its products include original, natural, light, hydrate, relax, rebuild, and black flavored tart cherry juice. The company was founded by John Davey in 2004 and is headquartered in Geneva, NY.

Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Co. distributes Coca-Cola products nationwide. It distributes over 30,000,000 cases of soft drinks each year offering 280 brands. Its brands include Coca-Cola classic, diet Coke, Barq's root beer, Dr Pepper, Fruitopia, Minute Maid juices, Sprite, Surge and Evian water. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

RetailApp Inc. develops retail social media platform. It connects company, create real key performance indicator culture and drive business with retail business analytics. The company was founded by Gonzalo Almada and Carlos Lerena and is headquartered in Miami, FL.