Christopher Melchert

Center Cut Hospitality, Inc. owns and operates steak house restaurants. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Southlake, TX.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. engages in the acquisition and operation of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts. The company was founded by Richard Rosenfield and Larry Flax on March 27, 1985 and is headquartered in Los Angles, CA.

Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It operates upscale dining locations encompassing different concepts. The firm enables its customers to place gift card orders online. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

McLane Foodservice Distribution, Inc. engages in the provision of food distribution services. The company was founded by Jerry L. Wordsworth in 1947 and is headquartered in Temple, TX.

Fired Up, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The firm offers pizza and prepared pasta, including beef, chicken and pork dishes. It operates in Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. The company was founded by Creed L. Ford III and Norman J. Abdallah in 1997 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning.

Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership serving as Florida's primary organization devoted to statewide economic development. EFI's mission is to diversify Florida's economy and create better paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create globally competitive businesses in innovative, high-growth industries. EFI accomplishes this mission by focusing on a wide range of industry sectors, including clean energy, life sciences, information technology, aviation/aerospace, homeland security/defense, financial/professional services and manufacturing. In collaboration with a statewide network of regional and local economic development organizations, EFI helps to improve Florida's business climate, ensuring the state's global competitiveness. Enterprise Florida is committed to assisting companies confidentially with their expansion and location plans. They provide site selection services, demographic information, incentive information, trade leads and much more. They also coordinate introductions to their network of economic development partners located throughout the state.

CIC Partners LP (CIC Partners) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc. provides information technology services. It offers cloud, mobility, security, tech convergence, and managed services. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce based in Tallahassee, FL and has subsidiaries in United States. The CEO of the non-profit company is Mark Wilson.

Mac Acquisition of Kansas LLC operates a chain of restaurants. Its menu includes antipasti, entrees, cheese and chocolate cakes, coffee, wines, cocktails, salads, chicken, parmigiana plates, carnes, classics, pasta, fish, artisan pizzas, and other cuisines. The company was founded on August 25, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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.

Part of McDonald's Corp., McDonald's USA LLC is a fast food chain that serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. McDonalds.com is the hub for everything McDonald's, where customers can find out more about their menu items and promotions. Founded in 2004, McDonald's USA continues to provide quality food and service to its customers.

MAC Acquisition LLC operates as chain of restaurants. The firm offers mozzarella, olive oil, pasta, round tomato, Tuscan grape, lunch, dolce, brunch, catering and special events services. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

The Louisiana Restaurant Association operates bars and restaurants for members. The firm engages in foodservice and hospitality industry. The firm offers ServSafe foodservice manager, ServSafe alcohol, ServSafe food handler and ServSafe allergens. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Metairie, LA.

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.

Dinosaur Restaurants LLC operates Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, a restaurant, blues venue, and biker bar. The restaurant has locations in Syracuse, NY, Rochester, NY, and Newark, NJ. The private company was founded in 1983 by John Stage.

Counter Concepts LLC is a private company that specializes in manufacturing and installing counter tops. The company is based in Savannah, GA.

Baldwin Risk Partners LLC operates as a holding company with interest in providing investments into insurance and risk management assets. It offers asset and income protection, commercial risk management, employee benefit consulting, personal insurance, and private risk management. The company was founded by L. Lowry Baldwin, Elizabeth H. Krystyn and Laura R. Sherman in 2012 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

TM Restaurant Group LLC owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Willie's Grill & Icehouse LLC operates restaurants. It offers salads, burgers, seafood, steaks and ribs, chicken, sandwiches, desserts and shakes, beer, and wine. The company was founded by Jay Barnes, Jeff McCoy and John Barnes in 1982 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Triple Tap Ventures LLC engages in developing hospitality and entertainment concepts. It offers restaurant concept development, restaurant management, franchise operations, entertainment, marketing, finance, and real estate services. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

KINEXO Inc provides logistics and supply chain services. It offers services to the foodservice, retail, hospitality, and healthcare industries through freight management, redistribution, direct redistribution, network design and engineering. The company is headquartered in Rocky Mount, NC.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., McLane Foodservice, Inc. buys, sells, and delivers over 13 billion pounds of goods annually to more than 35,000 restaurant locations across the United States. The company is based in Carrollton, TX and is committed to community and sustainability. The company services chain restaurants in the quick-service, casual, and fine dining segments through a nationwide network. With a workforce of 9,000 employees, McLane Foodservice exports to 40 countries and offers logistics, technology, and promotions services to its customers. McLane Foodservice is a division of McLane Company, Inc., a supply chain leader in the foodservice industry.