Rael Merson

The Second Cup Coffee Co., Inc. operates coffee retailing restaurants. The private company is based in Mississauga, Canada.

Serruya Private Equity (Serruya Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Kahala Brands Ltd. operates as a franchiser for fast food restaurant companies. The firm’s brands include Cold Stone, BLiMPiE, TacoTime, pinkberry, America's Taco shop, Planet Smoothie, tasti D'lite, Rollerz, and Ranch One. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Yogurty's Franchising, Inc. engages in the manufacture and wholesale of frozen yogurts. It offers low-fat, non-fat, tart froyo, non-dairy sorbet, and sherbet. The company was founded by Aaron Serruya and Michael Serruya in 1986 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Coffee Association of Canada operates as a non-profit organization strives to better understand and educate themselves and Canadians, about brewing. It specializes in the areas of importing, processing, distribution and foodservice hospitality. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Yogen Früz Canada, Inc. offers delicious and nutritious frozen desserts. It offers smoothies, fruit cups and fruigt yogurts. The company was founded by Aaron Serruya and Michael Serruya in 1986 and is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Priszm Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. It holds interest in Priszm Limited Partnership, which owns and operates quick service restaurants in provinces across Canada under the KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut brands. The company was founded on September 24, 2003 and is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada.

Kids Help Phone a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of telephone counselling services. It specializes in emotional well-being, bullying and abuse, identity, sex and relationships, school and work, and friends and family. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Nestlé Canada, Inc. provides chocolates and confectionery products. The firm offers coffee, hot beverages, water, cold beverages, ice cream, frozen treats, pizza, infant nutrition and pet food products. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in North York, Canada.

Santa Maria Foods, Inc. produces and distributes Italian foods. The firm's products include mortadellas, prosciuttos, salami, cured meats, and pre-sliced deli meats. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Maccess Management, Inc. provides consulting services.

Country Style Food Services Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It franchises coffee and baked goods. The firm's menu includes hot and cold beverages, soups, salads, sandwiches, donuts & baked goods. Its brands include Country Style, Bistrodeli, and Buns Master. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada.

Wind Point Advisors LLC (Wind Point Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Rich Kracum and Bob Cummings. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

The Law Society of Upper Canada engages in the provision of legal services. The company was founded in 1797 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association that represents small, medium, and large retail businesses in every community across Canada. Additionally, Retail Council of Canada provides exclusive HR committees, events, and special reports that help retail HR professionals collaborate with peers to stay informed on emerging issues, recruiting, retention, training best practices, and upcoming legislated changes to employment laws. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company represents more than 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, and online merchants. Retail Council of Canada advocates for retail in Canada and works with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support growth. The company offers the latest retail industry research, best practices, consumer trends, and sales statistics. The CEO of the company is Diane J. Brisebois.

Part of Distant Lands Trading, Java Trading Co. trades coffee, tea, and blend products. The company is based in Renton, WA.

Bonne O Holdings, Inc. engages in making sparkling beverages. The company was founded by Darren Hatherell in 2010 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Hydro One Networks, Inc. transmits and distributes electricity. The company is headquartered in Markham, Canada.

Second Cup Ltd. is a private group led by Gabriel Tsampalieros based in Mississauga, Canada.

Rowntree Plc is a British company that specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of sweets and confectionaries.

Medisystem Technologies, Inc.distributes pharmaceutical and related products. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of 3091779 Nova Scotia, Inc., Laura Secord Ltd. is a Canadian company that makes and sells chocolates. The company is based in Mississauga, Canada. Laura Secord was acquired by Nutriart, Inc. from Gordon Brothers Group LLC on February 22, 2010 for $18.64 million. The company was founded in 1976.

Distant Lands Trading Co. operates as a coffee roasting company, which grows, roasts, and distributes premium coffee beans. Its operating divisions include coffee farms, processing mills, quality control services, green coffee trading, and North American roasting plants. It serves upscale restaurants or premium coffee houses. The company was founded by William McAlpin in 1982 and is headquartered in Renton, WA.

Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Co. is proud to support Grounds for Health (GFH), an international nonprofit organization that works with coffee-growing communities to provide life-saving women's health care services. GFH's primary focus is on the early detection and treatment of cervical cancer, the leading cause of cancer death among women in developing countries. It is a global leader in environmentally responsible chemical-free decaffeination of specialty coffee since 1989.SWISS WATER® PROCESS is a taste-driven, 100% chemical free decaffeination process that never uses methylene chloride or ethyl acetate to remove the caffeine from coffee beans. Using pure water, SWISS WATER® Decaffeination Process removes caffeine such that the beans are 99.9% caffeine free while maintaining the unique origin flavor, body and aroma characteristics. The best of the bean remains while only the caffeine is removed.

Part of Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., Gloria Jean's Coffee is a company that produces and sells coffee. The company is based in Irvine, CA.

Centre Partners Management LLC (Centre Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Lester Pollack. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Los Angeles.