Louie W. Mele

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.

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.

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.

Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. engages in the operations of sandwich restaurant chains. Its product menu includes wraps, chicken sandwiches, roast beef sandwiches, sliders, chicken tenders, desserts, beverages, and sides and snacks. The company was founded by Leroy Raffel and Forrest Raffel in 1964 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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.

Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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.

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP provides legal services. The firm serves to banking and financial services, energy, food and beverage, government entities, health care, information and technology, life science and manufacturing industries. The company was founded by Louis D. Brandeis and Samuel D. Warren in 1879 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of K&L Gates LLP, Warner & Stackpole LLP provides legal services. The company is based in Boston, MA. Warner & Stackpole was acquired by Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP on July 29, 1999.

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.

The Association of Corporate Counsel is a bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking, and advocacy. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Joining ACC provides access to valuable, supportive resources for every stage of your career. Veta T. Richardson has been the CEO of the American company since 2011.

Council of the Americas, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the management of professional membership organization. It aims to promote economic and social development, open markets, rule of law, and democracy. The firm is composed of companies representing the sectors of banking and finance, consulting services, consumer products, energy and mining, manufacturing, media, technology, and transportation. The company was founded by David Rockefeller Sr. in 1965 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Order of Canada is an organization based in Ottawa, Canada. The organization is affiliated with the governor general of Canada, La gouverneure générale du.

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.

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.

National Council of Chain Restaurants operates as trade association exclusively representing chain restaurant companies. It serves the interests of both restaurants and the people they employ. The firm's members include some of the country’s largest and most respected full service and quick service restaurant companies. It is a division of the National Retail Federation which includes councils on food safety, supply chain, digital retail, finance, human resources, and more. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.