Corporate Office

T-Mobile Corporate Office

T-Mobile began in 1994 as VoiceStream Wireless PCS, a subsidiary of Western Wireless.

In 1999, Western spun off VoiceStream as an independent company.

In 2002, VoiceStream changed its name to T-Mobile USA. This company is the US operation of T-Mobile International AG, a subsidary of Deutsche Telekom.

In 2011, AT&T announced plans to merge with Deutsche Telekom. This merger faced a lot of regulatory pressure from the US government and AT&T eventually withdrew their bid.

In 2013, T-Mobile merged with MetroPCS Communications to form T-Mobile US, a publicly traded company.

The company has had problems in 2016 with LTE data lines going out for long periods of time. Representatives blame the problems on “upgrades”, but insist the problems are minimal.

In mid-2016, the company announced that it would be introducing 5G, with amazing speeds of 12 gigabits per second. This would be three times faster than what Verizon can offer. However, 5G has an estimated start date of “sometime” in 2018.

The company offered a free iPhone 7 (preorder) for those trading in an iPhone 6 during the month of September in 2016. Customers need to sign up for an unlimited data plan and a 2-year service agreement.

T-Mobile expanded its service of providing verified caller ID service in March 2019 to help customers avoid scams and robocalls.

In September 2020, T-Mobile and the University of Kansas began testing the new 5G system and how it worked for online learning.

Also in September 2020, due to the coronavirus crisis, T-Mobile created a plan to give free internet service to 10 million students for home studies.

Today, T-Mobile US operates the 3rd and 4th largest wireless providers in the US. Together, they provide service to over 63 million customers. As of December 31, 2017, T-Mobile operated approximately 2,200 T-Mobile and MetroPCS retail locations, including stores and kiosks.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile began in 1994 as VoiceStream Wireless PCS, a subsidiary of Western Wireless.

In 1999, Western spun off VoiceStream as an independent company.

History

In 2002, VoiceStream changed its name to T-Mobile USA. This company is the US operation of T-Mobile International AG, a subsidary of Deutsche Telekom.

In 2011, AT&T announced plans to merge with Deutsche Telekom. This merger faced a lot of regulatory pressure from the US government and AT&T eventually withdrew their bid.

In 2013, T-Mobile merged with MetroPCS Communications to form T-Mobile US, a publicly traded company.

The company has had problems in 2016 with LTE data lines going out for long periods of time. Representatives blame the problems on “upgrades”, but insist the problems are minimal.

T-Mobile expanded its service of providing verified caller ID service in March 2019 to help customers avoid scams and robocalls.

In September 2020, T-Mobile and the University of Kansas began testing the new 5G system and how it worked for online learning.

Also in September 2020, due to the coronavirus crisis, T-Mobile created a plan to give free internet service to 10 million students for home studies.

Keller Williams Corporate Office

Keller Williams was founded in 1983 by Gary Keller and Joe Williams in Austin, Texas.

By 1985, their real estate office had grown to over 70 realtors. Then the recession hit and they were down to under 40 realtors in 1986.

In 1991, the company began franchising.

In 1998, the company expands to Canada.

In 2007, the Luxury Homes by Keller Williams program was launched.

In 2008, KW Commercial, a commercial real estate division, was launched.

In 2010, the company announced plans to expand outside North America. In 2012, a franchise office opened in Vietnam.

In 2013, the company announced plans to expand into Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Turkey.

A May 2018 article in Bizjournal says that Keller Williams has grown so large that they now have 181,000 agents, which is larger than the population of most small cities in the US.

Today, Keller Williams is the largest real estate company in the US and Canada with over 80,000 real estate agents.

Keller Williams

Keller Williams was founded in 1983 by Gary Keller and Joe Williams in Austin, Texas.

By 1985, their real estate office had grown to over 70 realtors. Then the recession hit and they were down to under 40 realtors in 1986.

In 1991, the company began franchising.

History

In 1998, the company expands to Canada.

In 2007, the Luxury Homes by Keller Williams program was launched.

In 2008, KW Commercial, a commercial real estate division, was launched.

In 2010, the company announced plans to expand outside North America. In 2012, a franchise office opened in Vietnam.

In 2013, the company announced plans to expand into Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Turkey.

A May 2018 article in Bizjournal says that Keller Williams has grown so large that they now have 181,000 agents, which is larger than the population of most small cities in the US.

Today, Keller Williams is the largest real estate company in the US and Canada with over 80,000 real estate agents.

Shell Corporate Office

Shell Oil Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell.

Prior to 1984, Shell Oil was traded on the NYSE and was mostly independent from Royal Dutch Shell. However, in 1984, Royal Dutch Shell bought all outstanding shares it did not own, at a value of $5.7 billion.

Shell Oil has remained somewhat independent from Royal Dutch Shell. Prior to 1998, the logo used in the US was different from the worldwide logo.

In 2008, the company was sued for being in violation of the Clean Air Act.

Today, Shell Oil is one of the largest oil companies in the world. There are over 25,000 Shell gas stations in the US.

Shell

Shell Oil Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell.

Shell Oil has remained somewhat independent from Royal Dutch Shell. Prior to 1998, the logo used in the US was different from the worldwide logo.

History

In 2008, the company was sued for being in violation of the Clean Air Act.

Today, Shell Oil is one of the largest oil companies in the world. There are over 25,000 Shell gas stations in the US.

Jack in the Box Corporate Office

Jack in the Box began in 1941 as Topsy’s Drive-In. The restaurant were founded by Robert Peterson, a restaurant veteran. The restaurants were eventually renamed to Oscar’s.

In 1947, Peterson purchased rights to an intercom system from an Alaskan business.

In 1951, the first Jack in the Box location was opened in San Diego. It was the first restaurant with an intercom based drive-through system which allowed for faster service.

The concept was an instant success. By 1966, there were over 180 locations in California and the Southwest US.

In 1968, the company was purchased by Ralston Purina. The chain grew rapidly through franchising in the 1970s.

By 1980, the chain was struggling to compete with McDonalds and the marketing strategy was changed to target more affluent customers.

In 1985, Ralston Purina sold the company to its senior management team.

In 1987, the company went public.

Today, there are over 2200 Jack in the Box restaurants, mostly in the Western US. The company also owns the Qdoba Mexican chain.

Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box began in 1941 as Topsy’s Drive-In. The restaurant were founded by Robert Peterson, a restaurant veteran. The restaurants were eventually renamed to Oscar’s.

In 1947, Peterson purchased rights to an intercom system from an Alaskan business.

In 1951, the first Jack in the Box location was opened in San Diego. It was the first restaurant with an intercom based drive-through system which allowed for faster service.

History

The concept was an instant success. By 1966, there were over 180 locations in California and the Southwest US.

In 1968, the company was purchased by Ralston Purina. The chain grew rapidly through franchising in the 1970s.

By 1980, the chain was struggling to compete with McDonalds and the marketing strategy was changed to target more affluent customers.

In 1985, Ralston Purina sold the company to its senior management team.

In 1987, the company went public.

Today, there are over 2200 Jack in the Box restaurants, mostly in the Western US. The company also owns the Qdoba Mexican chain.

Clorox Corporate Office

Clorox dates back to 1913 when 5 entrepreneurs set up the first liquid bleach factory in the US. The company was originally called the Electro-Alkaline company and its first product was Clorox bleach.

The company floundered as consumers did not know what bleach was. William Murray took over the company in 1916. His wife, Anne, began to hand out free samples. The product was an instant success.

In 1928, the company went public as the Clorox Chemical Company.

In 1957, the company was purchased by Procter & Gamble and renamed to The Clorox Company.

In 1967, after a 10 year court battle, the FTC ordered P&G to divest Clorox. The company was spun off in 1969.

In 1999, the company acquired First Brands, makers of Glad, Handi-Wipes and STP.

Today, the company manufactures several products other than Clorox bleach including Brita water filters, Burt’s Bees, Formula 409 and Pine-Sol.

Clorox

The company floundered as consumers did not know what bleach was. William Murray took over the company in 1916. His wife, Anne, began to hand out free samples. The product was an instant success.

In 1928, the company went public as the Clorox Chemical Company.

History

In 1957, the company was purchased by Procter & Gamble and renamed to The Clorox Company.

In 1967, after a 10 year court battle, the FTC ordered P&G to divest Clorox. The company was spun off in 1969.

In 1999, the company acquired First Brands, makers of Glad, Handi-Wipes and STP.

Today, the company manufactures several products other than Clorox bleach including Brita water filters, Burt’s Bees, Formula 409 and Pine-Sol.