Micki Baran

NewLine, Inc., operating under the name "The Grout Doctor," specializes in grout, tile, and stone care for both residential and commercial projects. The private company is based in Salt Lake City, UT and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is locally owned and operated by trained professionals and has a nationwide presence. The Grout Doctor provides services to improve the appearance and longevity of grout, tile, and stone surfaces.

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a non-profit organization, which engages in finding permanent homes for children waiting in foster care systems. It awards grants to adoption organizations that connect children with families; and raises funds to support its awareness and education programs. The company was founded by R. David Thomas in 1992 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

MaggieMoo's International LLC owns, operates and franchises ice cream parlors. It offers ice creams, mix-ins, smoothies and custom ice cream cakes. The company franchises nearly 180 MaggieMoo's ice cream shops in 40 states as well as in Thailand. MaggieMoo's International was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

Uncle Charley's Sausage Co. manufactures and distributes gourmet sausage and meat products. It offers breakfast, tailgate special, backyard feast, hot and sweet patty combo sausage products, griller package, hot, regular and sweet combo sausage products. The company was founded by Charles S. Armitage in 1988 and is headquartered in Vandergrift, PA.

Founded in 1959, McKnight Realty Partners LLC is private equity firm located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Part of CKE Holdings LP, Burger Chef Systems, Inc. is an American company.

Doherty Enterprises, Inc. operates restaurant chains. It has several restaurants concepts including: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, Carino’s Italian Grill, and their own concept & The Shannon Rose Irish Pub. The company was founded by Edward W. Doherty in 1985 and is headquartered in Allendale, NJ.

KnowledgePoints Development Corp. operates tutorials and learning centers. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Ohio Restaurant Association is a member-exclusive resource center that covers various topics related to the foodservice industry, including finance, human resources, technology, and industry trends. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. The association offers a well-known and efficient alcohol management program through its preferred vendor member fintech, which helps protect businesses. Additionally, the association provides ServSafe products and online courses with a 15% discount for its members. The association also assists businesses in navigating the challenging and costly workers’ compensation system in Ohio. To learn more about food safety certification and workers’ compensation, contact the Ohio Restaurant Association. John D. Barker has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Rita's Water Ice Franchise Co. LLC engages in the operation of franchise of ice cream parlors. The firm’s menu of frozen treats includes Italian ice cream, frozen custard, and layered gelatin. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Trevose, PA.

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.

Plain Dealer Publishing Co. provides content and publishes in print seven days a week. The firm provides production, distribution, finance, information technology, accounting and other support services. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, OH.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. operates as a double drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. It develops, owns, operates and franchises both Checkers and Rally's restaurants. The firm's food items encompass shakes, desserts, burgers, sandwiches, roasted chicken, crispy fish, hot dogs, buffalo wings, French fries and beverages. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Gosh Enterprises, Inc. operates a restaurant chain of submarine sandwich stores. It offers sandwiches such as the philly cheesesteak, chicken teriyaki, buffalo chicken, chicken chipotle, spicy Asian BBQ, south philly, and southwest chicken sandwiches. The firm also serves salads, fries, and lemonade. The company was founded by Charley M. Shin in 1986 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

CE Restaurant Holdings LLC owns and operates restaurants. It offers food which includes salads, soups, cheese, olive oils, beans, burgers and sandwiches, cornichons, Italian breadsticks and imported pepperoncinis. The company was founded by Lonnie Schiller and Robert Del Grande in 1984 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Charleys Philly Steaks is a restaurant franchise that serves the "#1 cheesesteak in the world" made with fresh quality ingredients, always grilled-to-order. The private company is based in Columbus. The American company also offers loaded gourmet fries and real fruit lemonades. The company has over 700 locations around the world and is quickly expanding to serve their famous cheesesteaks globally. Charleys Philly Steaks offers catering for any occasion and has a swag shop where customers can purchase hats, apparel, accessories, and more.

Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. is a non-profit cooperative that has $3 billion in buying power and is the third-largest in the quick-service restaurant industry. The private company is based in Dublin, OH and represents owners of Wendy's restaurants across the country. QSCC supports the Wendy's system by negotiating with suppliers in purchasing, distribution & logistics, and services. The operators have signed up to become QSCC members because they know the American company shares their commitment to quality.

7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Filtran LLC manufactures automatic transmission filters. It offers automotive parts, testing services, and automatic transmission filters. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Trian Group LP is an investment concern. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Triangle Industries, Inc. provides stamping, wire forming, tube bending, sheet metal fabrications, and assembly services. It offers engineered solutions, tube bending and wire forms, welded assemblies, and custom fulfillment. The company was founded by August Helfrict in 1970 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Wendy's Restaurants LLC engages in the operation, development, and franchise of a system of quick-service restaurants. It offers hamburgers and filet of chicken breast sandwiches. The company was founded in October 2008 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Dairy Queen Canada is a subsidiary of International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ) that develops, licenses, and services a system of over 7,000 restaurants in Canada and more than 20 other countries. The company is based in Burlington, Canada. IDQ is the Canadian parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) and Dairy Queen, Inc.

Central Hockey League operates a professional minor league hockey teams playing in small to medium-sized markets primarily in central and southwestern US states. The league, which was started in 1992, is managed and operated by WPHL, a subsidiary of Global Entertainment Corporation.

Evans Capital Corp. engages in consulting industry. The company was founded by Bruce Roger Evans and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.