Corporate Office

Suddenlink Corporate Office

Suddenlink was started in 2003 after Classic Communications bankruptcy. Classic was renamed to Cebridge Connections.

In 2006, Cebridge renamed itself to Suddenlink after completing acquisitions from Cox and Charter Communications.

In 2006 and 2007, the company completed a large nationwide backbone project.

In 2010, the company acquired Windjammer Cable. They also began to partner with TiVo to offer Premiere DVRs.

In 2011, the company began to offer HBO GO and MAX GO programming.

In 2012, the company was the first in the US to offer TiVo Stream.

In 2013, the company was the first to offer the TiVo Mini.

Today, Suddenlink is the 6th largest cable broadband provider in the US. They currently provide service to over 1.5 million subscribers.

The company began offering free family channels in April 2020, such as Hallmark channels, the DIY Channel, the Cooking channel, and many more due to the number of people being quarantined because of the COVID-19 crisis.

In 2014, the company dropped popular Viacom channels because they felt the channels were too costly. Some Viacom channels returned to subscribers line up in August of 2017.

While Forbes lists the company as #331 on its list of America’s Best Employers, customer complaints are extensive.

When hurricane Laura struck Southwest Louisiana in August 2020, Suddenlink CEO stated that they did not expect to fully restore service until mid-November.

The company operates as a subsidiary of Altice USA, inc.

In 2014, the company had annual revenue of $2.33 billion.

Suddenlink

Suddenlink was started in 2003 after Classic Communications bankruptcy. Classic was renamed to Cebridge Connections.

In 2006, Cebridge renamed itself to Suddenlink after completing acquisitions from Cox and Charter Communications.

History

In 2006 and 2007, the company completed a large nationwide backbone project.

In 2010, the company acquired Windjammer Cable. They also began to partner with TiVo to offer Premiere DVRs.

In 2011, the company began to offer HBO GO and MAX GO programming.

In 2012, the company was the first in the US to offer TiVo Stream.

In 2013, the company was the first to offer the TiVo Mini.

Today, Suddenlink is the 6th largest cable broadband provider in the US. They currently provide service to over 1.5 million subscribers.

In 2014, the company dropped popular Viacom channels because they felt the channels were too costly. Some Viacom channels returned to subscribers line up in August of 2017.

While Forbes lists the company as #331 on its list of America’s Best Employers, customer complaints are extensive.

When hurricane Laura struck Southwest Louisiana in August 2020, Suddenlink CEO stated that they did not expect to fully restore service until mid-November.

The company operates as a subsidiary of Altice USA, inc.

In 2014, the company had annual revenue of $2.33 billion.

Enterprise Corporate Office

Enterprise Rent-A-Car was founded in 1957 by Jack Taylor as Executive Leasing Company. The company began in St. Louis, MO with 7 vehicles. Taylor later renamed it to Enterprise, after the USS Enterprise that he had served on during WWII.

By 1962, the company had 17 vehicles and expands into the rental car market.

In 1969, the company name is changed to Enterprise Leasing Company.

By 1989, there were over 50,000 cars in service. The company name again changes to Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

In 1993, the company expands to Canada with an office in Windsor. They expand to Europe the following year.

Their slogan “We’ll pick you up!” debuted in 1994. It is still used today.

In 1995, the company opens its first airport location.

In 1996, Enterprise becomes the largest rental car company in the US.

In 2002, the company opens its 5,000th rental location.

In 2007, the company acquires Vanguard Automotive Group.

In 2008, the company launches WeCar, a college campus carsharing program. The program was a success and was rebranded in 2013 as Enterprise CarShare. As of 2012 the company had 100 carsharing programs in 30 states and Canada. Carshare features electric cars and hybrid cars, such as the Chevy Volt.

In December of 2015, Uber teamed up with Enterprise, who agreed to rent vehicles to Uber drivers for a standard flat fee each week. This is a pilot program which began in Denver. If successful, the companies hope to expand this program to all 50 states.

The company had annual revenue in 2015 of $18.1 billion and more than 83,000 full-time employees.

In late February of 2018, the company announced that it would no longer offer discounts to NRA members and was pulling support for the company starting in March of the same year.

A survey conducted by J.D. Power and published in November of 2018 stated that Enterprise ranked highest in customer satisfaction among car rental companies.

Today, Enterprise is the largest car rental company in the world, with more than 5,400 locations and 419 airport locations around the world.

Enterprise

History

By 1962, the company had 17 vehicles and expands into the rental car market.

In 1969, the company name is changed to Enterprise Leasing Company.

By 1989, there were over 50,000 cars in service. The company name again changes to Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

In 1993, the company expands to Canada with an office in Windsor. They expand to Europe the following year.

Their slogan “We’ll pick you up!” debuted in 1994. It is still used today.

In 1995, the company opens its first airport location.

In 1996, Enterprise becomes the largest rental car company in the US.

In 2002, the company opens its 5,000th rental location.

In 2007, the company acquires Vanguard Automotive Group.

The company had annual revenue in 2015 of $18.1 billion and more than 83,000 full-time employees.

In late February of 2018, the company announced that it would no longer offer discounts to NRA members and was pulling support for the company starting in March of the same year.

A survey conducted by J.D. Power and published in November of 2018 stated that Enterprise ranked highest in customer satisfaction among car rental companies.

Today, Enterprise is the largest car rental company in the world, with more than 5,400 locations and 419 airport locations around the world.

Massage Envy Corporate Office

Massage Envy was founded in 2002 by John Leonesio and Shawn Haycock in Scottsdale, Arizona. Leonesio had owned and sold a chain of health clubs in Arizona and was looking for a new venture.

In 2003, the chain began selling franchises and expanded rapidly.

In 2008 the company was acquired by Veria, a Texas-based multimedia company.

By 2010, there were 624 locations in 42 states and Veria sold the chain to Sentinel Capital Partners.

In late 2017, the company was accused of covering up more than 180 sexual assaults at their locations, prompting top execs to make changes to their screening and reporting programs. In December 2017, the CEO stated that he was committed to keeping patrons safe and that extensive changes were being made.

Today, there are over 1200 Massage Envy locations in all 50 US states.

Massage Envy

Massage Envy was founded in 2002 by John Leonesio and Shawn Haycock in Scottsdale, Arizona. Leonesio had owned and sold a chain of health clubs in Arizona and was looking for a new venture.

In 2003, the chain began selling franchises and expanded rapidly.

History

In 2008 the company was acquired by Veria, a Texas-based multimedia company.

By 2010, there were 624 locations in 42 states and Veria sold the chain to Sentinel Capital Partners.

Today, there are over 1200 Massage Envy locations in all 50 US states.

Garden Ridge Corporate Office

Garden Ridge was founded by Eric White in 1979 as Garden Ridge Pottery.

By 1988, there were 3 stores and White sold the company to a group of investors so he could retire.

In 1990, after almost bankrupting the chain, the investors sold the company to a new group which included Armand Shapiro and Jack Lewis.

The pair revamped the chain and opened a new prototype stores in Houston in 1992. The prototype was a success and two additional stores were opened in ’93 and ’94.

In 1995, the company went public. The company opened 4 stores, including its first outside Texas in Louisville, KY.

In 1998, Lewis resigns as President and COO.

By 2004, the company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They emerge in 2005.

In 2011, the chain is acquired by AEA Investors and taken private.

Today, Garden Ridge operates 63 stores in 19 states.

Garden Ridge

Garden Ridge was founded by Eric White in 1979 as Garden Ridge Pottery.

By 1988, there were 3 stores and White sold the company to a group of investors so he could retire.

In 1990, after almost bankrupting the chain, the investors sold the company to a new group which included Armand Shapiro and Jack Lewis.

History

The pair revamped the chain and opened a new prototype stores in Houston in 1992. The prototype was a success and two additional stores were opened in ’93 and ’94.

In 1995, the company went public. The company opened 4 stores, including its first outside Texas in Louisville, KY.

In 1998, Lewis resigns as President and COO.

By 2004, the company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. They emerge in 2005.

In 2011, the chain is acquired by AEA Investors and taken private.

Today, Garden Ridge operates 63 stores in 19 states.

Direct Buy Corporate Office

DirectBuy was founded in 1971 by James L. Gagan in Merrillville, Indiana. The club allows consumers to buy direct from the manufacturers at wholesale prices. Joining the club requires a substantial membership fee for a 2-3 year commitment.

In 1996, the first franchise opened in Canada.

In 2004, the company incorporated as DirectBuy, a subsidiary of United Consumers Club.

In 2007, the company was acquired by Trivest and Allied Capital Corporation.

In 2011, the company was sued by the West Virginia Attorney General for deceptive business practices and high pressure sales. The company had been telling people if you did not join on your first visit, you would be banned for life. A threat that was not true.

Today, Direct Buy has over 100 locations in the US and Canada.

Direct Buy

In 1996, the first franchise opened in Canada.

In 2004, the company incorporated as DirectBuy, a subsidiary of United Consumers Club.

History

In 2007, the company was acquired by Trivest and Allied Capital Corporation.

Today, Direct Buy has over 100 locations in the US and Canada.