Kevin LeCompte

Mrs. Fields Original Cookies, Inc. manufactures and sells cookies. It also operates and franchises retail bakery stores and cafes. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

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.

Sun European Partners LLP ( Sun European Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Sun Capital Partners Inc. founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in Greater London, London.

Tensar Corp. LLC provides site development solutions. The firm offers customized, technology-based solutions for common site development applications. Its products include Tensar Geogrids, Geopier Rammed Aggregate Piers, and North American Green erosion control products. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

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.

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (Sun Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Rodger R. Krouse and Marc J. Leder. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

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.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Part of AbbVie, Inc., Lotus Laboratories Ltd. is an Indian company that provides clinical testing services. The company is based in Bangalore, India. Lotus Laboratories was acquired by Actavis Group hf, part of AbbVie, Inc. from October 31, 2012 on March 11, 2005 for $25.64 million.

Harman Connected Services Technologies Pvt Ltd. provides outsourced software products and development services for the global markets. It provides product engineering and web development services for companies in the software and financial industries. The company was founded by Pradeep Singh in 1994 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Good360 provides charity services. It allows companies, nonprofits and individuals to work together to do social good together. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

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.

Global Employment Holdings, Inc. provides human capital solutions to small and medium-sized companies in the United States. The firm operates its business through its two segments, Staffing Services and Professional Employer Organization Services. The Staffing Services segment provides direct placement and temporary staffing services in various areas, such as clerical, information technology, engineering, accounting and finance, call center, and logistics. The Professional Employer Organization Services segment offers human resource management services, including payroll, payroll taxes, employee benefits, administration of health insurance, workers' compensation coverage, workplace safety programs, compliance with federal and state employment laws, labor and workplace regulatory requirements, and related administrative responsibilities. The company was founded on May 19, 2004 and is headquartered in Lone Tree, CO.

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.

Part of ConocoPhillips, Phillips Petroleum International Corp. LLC is a company that produces oil & gas. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

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.

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.

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

Strategic Value Partners (UK) LLP (SVP-UK) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment subsidiary of Strategic Value Partners LLC, itself a subsidiary of Midwood LP in the US. The firm was founded by Victor Khosla in 2004. Headquartered in London, SVP-UK provides investment advice to pooled investment vehicles as well as managed accounts and funds-of-one.

Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and they are a subsidiary of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI). Houlihan Lokey Capital provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They also have the ability to serve as underwriter or bookrunner with respect to traditional debt and equity offerings, including leveraged loans and public offerings of debt, equity-linked, and equity securities.

AnsweriQ, Inc. engages in the provision of intelligence and automation solutions. Its products include Deflection Bot; Self Assist; Auto Response; Robo Assist; Agent Assist; and Auto Triage. The company was founded by Pradeep Rathinam and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Empower Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics platform that offers skin care services. The private company is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. Jeff Helfgott has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Column Health LLC provides health care services. The company was founded by Colin Beatty and is headquartered in Arlington, MA.

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.

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.

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.

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.