Joseph D. Christina

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.

Planet Hollywood International, Inc. own and operates hotels, resorts, casinos, and restaurants. It provides gaming, live entertainment, dining, and shopping services. It offers group event services, including breakfast meetings, cocktail receptions, holiday parties, networking events, product launches, restaurant buyouts, themed events, wedding receptions, and beverage packages. The company was founded by Robert Earl in 1991 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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

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.

Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. operates and franchises theme bars and restaurants. It offers American food and Hard Rock branded merchandise and displays rock music memorabilia. The company was founded by Isaac Tigrett and Peter A. Morton in 1971 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

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.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Goodwill Industries International, Inc. provides education, training and career services. The firm also offers English language training, additional education, access to transportation and child care services. The company was founded by Edgar James Helms in 1902 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Heineken USA, Inc. distributes beer and wine products. It imports various brands of beer, includes heineken lager, heineken special dark, amstel light, and buckler. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in White Plains, NY.

HBK Private Equity Group LLC (HBK Private Equity) is the private equity investment arm of HBK Investments LP. Formed in 1991. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, the firm also maintains offices in New York, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Round Hill Investments LLC (Round Hill Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by C. Dean Metropoulos. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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.

BNI Global LLC operates as a business networking company. It enables its members to share ideas, contacts, and business referrals. The company was founded by Ivan R. Misner in November 1984 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Quizno's Master LLC operates as a restaurant. It offers catering, ciabatta toasties, sandwiches, salads, savory soups and desserts. The company was founded by Richard E. Schaden in 1981 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

High Bluff Capital Partners LLC (High Bluff Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Anand U. Gowda. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.

SilverStream Capital LLC (SilverStream Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by Wheeler David. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.