Corporate Office

Uncle Julio’s Mexican Restaurant Corporate Office

Uncle Julio’s was originally founded under the name Rusty Taco by Russell “Rusty” Fenton in Dallas, Texas, in 1986. Rusty Taco, now going under the name of just R Taco, was later sold to open a chain of restaurants known today as Uncle Julio’s Mexican Restaurants or simply, Uncle Julio’s.

The chain expanded over the years to 17 locations, most of them in Texas. It was owned by Julio & Son’s until 2011 when it was bought by a private equity firm J. H. Whitney Capital Partners.

The company is known for its exotic drinks and desserts, including the “Chocolate Pinata” and the -321 Margarita, which uses liquid nitrogen and is made in front of clients at their table.

In October 2017, the chain was sold to another private equity firm, L. Catterton, who says they have plans to expand the chain on a large scale.

The company currently has 29 locations, with headquarters located in Irving, Texas. It is unknown at this time if the new owners have plans to move the corporate office.

Uncle Julio's Mexican Restaurant

The chain expanded over the years to 17 locations, most of them in Texas. It was owned by Julio & Son’s until 2011 when it was bought by a private equity firm J. H. Whitney Capital Partners.

History

The company is known for its exotic drinks and desserts, including the “Chocolate Pinata” and the -321 Margarita, which uses liquid nitrogen and is made in front of clients at their table.

In October 2017, the chain was sold to another private equity firm, L. Catterton, who says they have plans to expand the chain on a large scale.

The company currently has 29 locations, with headquarters located in Irving, Texas. It is unknown at this time if the new owners have plans to move the corporate office.

TwistedWares.Com Corporate Office

Melissa Livingston founded Twisted Wares (AKA Missy Well Made, Inc.) in McKinney, Texas, after losing everything in the recession of 2008. She left Seattle to move in with family members. Melissa had fun creating her own tea towels and kitchen towels but she began making them in earnest to sell on Etsy to make some money.

Livingston knew she had to make something different than plain old embroidered hand towels, and after her toddler son had pulled down her kitchen towel off the oven door handle for the umpteenth time, Livingston created the “Hang Tight Towel.” This simple design uses a strip of elasticized cloth to hold the towel in place.

Livingston is also fond of slightly naughty sayings that she adorns her towels with. The business began to thrive. The company expanded their product line to include aprons, napkins, house banners, decorative pillows, potholders, and t-shirts.

The company’s latest internet ad features two drag queens discussing the benefits of the product.

The company headquarters remain in McKinney, Texas.

TwistedWares.Com

History

The company’s latest internet ad features two drag queens discussing the benefits of the product.

The company headquarters remain in McKinney, Texas.

Fab Corporate Office

Fab was founded in 2010 by Jason Goldberg and Brad Shellhammer. Originally begun as an online social site for gay men, the founders decided to turn to sell design items, art, and flash sales on household decorative items.

By November of 2012, the site had 1 million clients, growing faster than Facebook or Twitter. By December, they had 10 million members and was averaging 5.4 sales per minute.

Fab promoted social commerce, where members could upload and share design ideas. The company designed and released a mobile app in October 2012.

Once estimated to have a value of $1 billion, today it is rumored that Fab was sold for $15 million to PCH International in late 2015. The original founders stepped down and the company relaunched its website, with no mention of the former owners. Two-thirds of employees were dismissed.

The reason for Fab’s failure appears to be that the company was simply unable to find a business model and flash sales, once a hot item with consumers in the 2009-2010 years, have gone cold. The company also tried to expand into Europe without proper planning, according to experts.

At this time, company headquarters remain in New York City. It is unknown if PCH will move operations at a later date.

Fab

By November of 2012, the site had 1 million clients, growing faster than Facebook or Twitter. By December, they had 10 million members and was averaging 5.4 sales per minute.

History

Fab promoted social commerce, where members could upload and share design ideas. The company designed and released a mobile app in October 2012.

At this time, company headquarters remain in New York City. It is unknown if PCH will move operations at a later date.

Best Yet Market Corporate Office

Best Market, also known as Best Yet Market, was founded in New York by the Raitses family in 1994. The company’s focus is on fresh produce and meats, but they also offer other types of groceries, including the family label BBQ sauce and local craft beer.

In 2002, the company changed its name to Best Yet Markets, but some older stores are still labeled with the old signage.

The company began as a corner fruit and vegetable stand but quickly moved into larger quarters. Today, Best Market has 30 stores in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. A flagship store was opened in Harlem, New York, in 2010.

Beginning in 2015, the company began expanding through acquisitions, usually taking over A&P locations. Many of the newer locations are going green, getting their electricity from rooftop solar panels, an all-hybrid vehicle fleet and electric charging stations for employees and customers.

The company announced that it would soon move headquarters from Bethpage, New York, to Bay Shore, Long Island, as part of a tax incentive, although a move date has yet to be announced.

Currently, the company employs approximately 3,000 employees and has headquarters in Bethpage, New York.

Best Yet Market

In 2002, the company changed its name to Best Yet Markets, but some older stores are still labeled with the old signage.

History

The company announced that it would soon move headquarters from Bethpage, New York, to Bay Shore, Long Island, as part of a tax incentive, although a move date has yet to be announced.

Currently, the company employs approximately 3,000 employees and has headquarters in Bethpage, New York.

Factory Furniture Outlet Corporate Office

Factory Furniture Outlet, commonly called FFO, was founded by Ray Whitmire in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1984. Beginning with one small location, Whitmire believed he could attract customers by offering quality furniture that had been discontinued at other stores for an affordable price.

The family sold the business in 2007 to Alpine-Investors, Inc. The company expanded into other states and grew to 36 locations. The company now has 47 locations in 7 states with more planned to open, usually through acquisitions, such as their February 2018 takeover of Service Furniture and Bedding for an undisclosed amount.

In addition to furniture, the company offers housewares, wall art, decorative items, rugs, and items for organizing the home and home office.

FFO recently returned their headquarters to Fort Smith, Arkansas, after being in Oklahoma for a time. They took over an old Whirlpool distribution center on Jenny Lind Road.

Factory Furniture Outlet

History

In addition to furniture, the company offers housewares, wall art, decorative items, rugs, and items for organizing the home and home office.

FFO recently returned their headquarters to Fort Smith, Arkansas, after being in Oklahoma for a time. They took over an old Whirlpool distribution center on Jenny Lind Road.