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Trans World Entertainment Corporate Office

Trans World Entertainment was founded in 1972 by Robert Higgins. The company opened its first store, Record Town, the next year.

The company expanded through acquisitions, notably of failing chains Strawberries, Camelot Music, and Wherehouse Entertainment.

Trans World Entertainment went public in 1986, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol TWMC.

In 2006 Trans World acquired Musicland Group, which owned Sam Goody, Suncoast Motion Picture Company and Media Play.

Today Trans World Entertainment operates 330 F.Y.E., Saturday Matinee, and Suncoast Motion Picture stores, most of which are located in shopping malls. The company also operates e-commerce sites such as fye.com, secondspin.com, and wherehouse.com.

Trans World Entertainment  had $393.66 million in revenue in 2013.

 

Trans World Entertainment

Trans World Entertainment was founded in 1972 by Robert Higgins. The company opened its first store, Record Town, the next year.

The company expanded through acquisitions, notably of failing chains Strawberries, Camelot Music, and Wherehouse Entertainment.

Trans World Entertainment went public in 1986, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol TWMC.

History

In 2006 Trans World acquired Musicland Group, which owned Sam Goody, Suncoast Motion Picture Company and Media Play.

Today Trans World Entertainment operates 330 F.Y.E., Saturday Matinee, and Suncoast Motion Picture stores, most of which are located in shopping malls. The company also operates e-commerce sites such as fye.com, secondspin.com, and wherehouse.com.

Trans World Entertainment  had $393.66 million in revenue in 2013.

 

David’s Bridal Corporate Office

David’s Bridal is a chain of clothing stores that specialize in wedding dresses, prom gowns, and formal wear.

David’s Bridal was founded in 1945 by David Reisberg when he opened a bridal boutique in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In 1972 Phillip Youtie bought the store and, over the next 16 years, opened 17 more stores.

In 1990 Youtie teamed up with his childhood friend Steven Erlbaum. Together they incorporated the company and launched the first “David’s Bridal Wearhouse” which was a 12,000 square-foot no-frills bridal store which offered about a 35% discount on wedding gowns.

By 1995 the chain had grown to 36 stores.

Today David’s Bridal is the largest retail chain specializing in bridal gowns with more than 300 stores in 45 U.S. states as well as Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K.

David’s Bridal also sells wedding accessories such as veils, shoes, invitations, and gifts.

In November 2018, the company filed for bankruptcy, unexpectedly locking all stores, with many brides unable to retrieve their dresses.  

David’s Bridal emerged from bankruptcy less than two years later. 

 

In July 2020, the company came out with matching face masks for brides who want to be safe from the coronavirus.  

The chain is owned by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and maintains headquarters in Conshohocken, Pennslyvania. 

David's Bridal

David’s Bridal is a chain of clothing stores that specialize in wedding dresses, prom gowns, and formal wear.

David’s Bridal was founded in 1945 by David Reisberg when he opened a bridal boutique in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

History

In 1972 Phillip Youtie bought the store and, over the next 16 years, opened 17 more stores.

In 1990 Youtie teamed up with his childhood friend Steven Erlbaum. Together they incorporated the company and launched the first “David’s Bridal Wearhouse” which was a 12,000 square-foot no-frills bridal store which offered about a 35% discount on wedding gowns.

By 1995 the chain had grown to 36 stores.

Today David’s Bridal is the largest retail chain specializing in bridal gowns with more than 300 stores in 45 U.S. states as well as Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K.

David’s Bridal also sells wedding accessories such as veils, shoes, invitations, and gifts.

In November 2018, the company filed for bankruptcy, unexpectedly locking all stores, with many brides unable to retrieve their dresses.  

David’s Bridal emerged from bankruptcy less than two years later. 

 

In July 2020, the company came out with matching face masks for brides who want to be safe from the coronavirus.  

The chain is owned by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and maintains headquarters in Conshohocken, Pennslyvania. 

Joe’s Crab Shack Corporate Office

Joe’s Crab Shack is a chain of beach-themed seafood restaurants.

The first Joe’s Crab Shack opened in Houston, Texas in 1991. In 1994 Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. bought the restaurant and within one year had grown to three locations.

In 2006 Joe’s was sold to J.H. Whitney & Company for $192 million. J.H. Whitney later changed its name to Ignite Restaurant Group.

Today Joe’s Crab Shack is a national chain with 110 restaurants in 28 states. The restaurants have a festive atmosphere and many are on waterfront property with large outdoor patios. Many include features such as playgrounds and arcades.

In June of 2017, the company filed for bankruptcy. Kelly Investment Group has offered $50 million for the chain, but  there is no word yet as to whether this offer will be accepted.

While a few locations closed in 2020 due to the pandemic, new locations are being opened in 2021. 

The corporate office for Joe’s Crab Shack remains in Houston, Texas. 

Joe's Crab Shack

Joe’s Crab Shack is a chain of beach-themed seafood restaurants.

The first Joe’s Crab Shack opened in Houston, Texas in 1991. In 1994 Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. bought the restaurant and within one year had grown to three locations.

History

In 2006 Joe’s was sold to J.H. Whitney & Company for $192 million. J.H. Whitney later changed its name to Ignite Restaurant Group.

Today Joe’s Crab Shack is a national chain with 110 restaurants in 28 states. The restaurants have a festive atmosphere and many are on waterfront property with large outdoor patios. Many include features such as playgrounds and arcades.

In June of 2017, the company filed for bankruptcy. Kelly Investment Group has offered $50 million for the chain, but  there is no word yet as to whether this offer will be accepted.

While a few locations closed in 2020 due to the pandemic, new locations are being opened in 2021. 

The corporate office for Joe’s Crab Shack remains in Houston, Texas. 

Fastenal Corporate Office

Fastenal is a chain of stores that sells 1.4 million industrial and construction products.

Fastenal was founded in 1967 by Bob Kierlin when he opened the first Fastenal store in Winona, Minnesota. Kierlin opened a second store in 1971.

In 1987 the company went public, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol FAST.

In 2001 Fastenal opened its 1,000th store in Hawaii, which gave the company locations in all 50 states.

Today Fastenal has 2,650 stores in all 50 states as well as Canada, Mexico, Asia, and Europe.

The company serves the manufacturing market as well as governmental entities, retail trades, the construction market, railroad companies, mining companies, farmers, schools, and truckers.

Fastenal is #687 in the Fortune 1,000, is a member of the S&P 500, has over 15,000 employees, and had $3.4 billion in revenue in 2013.

Fastenal

Fastenal is a chain of stores that sells 1.4 million industrial and construction products.

Fastenal was founded in 1967 by Bob Kierlin when he opened the first Fastenal store in Winona, Minnesota. Kierlin opened a second store in 1971.

In 1987 the company went public, trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol FAST.

History

In 2001 Fastenal opened its 1,000th store in Hawaii, which gave the company locations in all 50 states.

Today Fastenal has 2,650 stores in all 50 states as well as Canada, Mexico, Asia, and Europe.

The company serves the manufacturing market as well as governmental entities, retail trades, the construction market, railroad companies, mining companies, farmers, schools, and truckers.

Fastenal is #687 in the Fortune 1,000, is a member of the S&P 500, has over 15,000 employees, and had $3.4 billion in revenue in 2013.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill Corporate Office

 

Romano’s Macaroni Grill was founded by Texas restaurateur Philip J. Romano in 1998.

The next year the company sold franchise rights to Brinker International, Inc.

By 2007 Brinker had 230 company-owned stores.

In 2008 Brinker sold the majority stake in the chain to Mac Acquisitions, LLC, an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital.

In 2013 Ignite Restaurant Group acquired Romano’s Macaroni Grill in a $55 million cash transaction.

Ignite also operates Joe’s Crab Shack.  Ignite Restaurant Group is owned by J.H. Whitney Capital Partners.

Today Romano’s Macaroni Grill serves food inspired by Italian trattoria cuisine at restaurants, through its website, and through its catering division.

Due to the coronavirus crisis of 2020, many restaurant locations were forced to close, while others were able to open sooner and returned to normal business. 

Romano’s Macaroni Grill is owned by Redrock Partners and maintains a corporate office in Dallas, Texas. 

 

Romano's Macaroni Grill

 

Romano’s Macaroni Grill was founded by Texas restaurateur Philip J. Romano in 1998.

History

The next year the company sold franchise rights to Brinker International, Inc.

By 2007 Brinker had 230 company-owned stores.

In 2008 Brinker sold the majority stake in the chain to Mac Acquisitions, LLC, an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital.

In 2013 Ignite Restaurant Group acquired Romano’s Macaroni Grill in a $55 million cash transaction.

Ignite also operates Joe’s Crab Shack.  Ignite Restaurant Group is owned by J.H. Whitney Capital Partners.

Today Romano’s Macaroni Grill serves food inspired by Italian trattoria cuisine at restaurants, through its website, and through its catering division.

Due to the coronavirus crisis of 2020, many restaurant locations were forced to close, while others were able to open sooner and returned to normal business. 

Romano’s Macaroni Grill is owned by Redrock Partners and maintains a corporate office in Dallas, Texas.