Corporate Office

Papa Johns Corporate Office

Papa John’s Pizza was founded in 1984 when John Schnatter knocked out a closet to put in a pizza parlor at his father’s tavern in Jeffersonville, Indiana. He sold his 1971 Camaro to purchase some used pizza restaurant equipment. Soon, John’s pizza was so popular, that he was able to rent the adjoining building the following year.

Schnatter also got his Camaro back after offering a reward of $250,000 to whomever still owned the vehicle.

In 1986, the company began selling franchises.

In 1989, the company headquarters was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.

In 1993, the company went public.

In 1996, the 1000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 1998, the company expands into Mexico and Puerto Rico.

In 1999, the 2000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 2013, the company listed annual revenue of $1.439 billion, as well as employing more than 22,000 persons.

As of December 2016, PMQ Pizza Magazine stated that the company was currently the third-largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States.

In February of 2018, the company and the NFL mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement, making Pizza Hut the new official sponsor of the NFL.

While Domino’s Pizza stocks fell in March 2020, Papa Johns stock increased for reasons unknown. Both companies were forced to stop offering dining service and provide pick up or delivery only due to the COVID-19 virus.

Today, Papa John’s is still the 3rd largest take-out and delivery pizza chain in the US. There are currently over 5,000 Papa Johns locations worldwide (over 2,600 in the US).

Papa John's

Schnatter also got his Camaro back after offering a reward of $250,000 to whomever still owned the vehicle.

History

In 1986, the company began selling franchises.

In 1989, the company headquarters was moved to Louisville, Kentucky.

In 1993, the company went public.

In 1996, the 1000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 1998, the company expands into Mexico and Puerto Rico.

In 1999, the 2000th Papa Johns location opens.

In 2013, the company listed annual revenue of $1.439 billion, as well as employing more than 22,000 persons.

As of December 2016, PMQ Pizza Magazine stated that the company was currently the third-largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States.

In February of 2018, the company and the NFL mutually agreed to end their sponsorship agreement, making Pizza Hut the new official sponsor of the NFL.

Today, Papa John’s is still the 3rd largest take-out and delivery pizza chain in the US. There are currently over 5,000 Papa Johns locations worldwide (over 2,600 in the US).

Safeway Corporate Office

Safeway was originally founded in American Falls, Idaho, when Marion Barton Skaggs purchased his father’s grocery store for $1,089 in 1915. Originally called Skaggs United, Marion enlisted the help of his 5 brothers to help expand the business. In 1925, Skaggs doubled the number of stores when he purchased Sam Seelig’s grocery stores. The name was then changed to Safeway.

By 1926, there were 322 stores in southern California and controlling interest in the company was sold to Merrill Lynch.

In 1927, the company went public. In 1929, the company expanded to Canada.

By 1932, there were 3400 Safeway stores.

In 1959, the first store was opened in Alaska.

In 1986, the company was taken private by private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. The company subsequently sold off many of its holdings to pay down assumed debt.

In 1990, the company went public again.

Safeway, like many other grocery chains, is trying to entice customers into shopping online and having them delivered but most customers would rather shop at the stores, according to Forbes.

Today, Safeway has over 900 stores in the United States and 224 stores in Canada. 80% of the stores are located in the Western parts of each country.

Safeway

History

By 1926, there were 322 stores in southern California and controlling interest in the company was sold to Merrill Lynch.

In 1927, the company went public. In 1929, the company expanded to Canada.

By 1932, there were 3400 Safeway stores.

In 1959, the first store was opened in Alaska.

In 1986, the company was taken private by private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. The company subsequently sold off many of its holdings to pay down assumed debt.

In 1990, the company went public again.

Safeway, like many other grocery chains, is trying to entice customers into shopping online and having them delivered but most customers would rather shop at the stores, according to Forbes.

Today, Safeway has over 900 stores in the United States and 224 stores in Canada. 80% of the stores are located in the Western parts of each country.

Herbalife Corporate Office

Herbalife began in 1980 when founder Mark Hughes began selling supplements from the trunk of his car. Hughes began creating nutritional supplements after his mother Joanne died from an eating disorder. Herbalife’s first product was a protein shake designed to help people lose weight.

By 1982, the company was growing quickly and had expanded to Canada.

In 1985 the company was sued by the California Attorney General for misleading claims. The suit was settled for $850,000.

In 1986, the company went public.

In 2000, Mark Hughes died from an overdose of alcohol and prescription medicine.

In 2002, the company was acquired and taken private by J.H. Whitney and Golden Gate Capital.

In 2003, Michael Johnson joined the company as CEO.

In 2004, the company went public again.

Today, Herbalife distributes their products in 88 countries through a network of 2.7 million independent distributors.

Herbalife

By 1982, the company was growing quickly and had expanded to Canada.

In 1985 the company was sued by the California Attorney General for misleading claims. The suit was settled for $850,000.

History

In 1986, the company went public.

In 2000, Mark Hughes died from an overdose of alcohol and prescription medicine.

In 2002, the company was acquired and taken private by J.H. Whitney and Golden Gate Capital.

In 2003, Michael Johnson joined the company as CEO.

In 2004, the company went public again.

Today, Herbalife distributes their products in 88 countries through a network of 2.7 million independent distributors.

AdvoCare Corporate Office

AdvoCare was founded in 1993 by Charles Ragus as a multi level marketing (MLM) company that sells health and wellness supplements. Previously, Ragus had been a distributor for Herbalife.

In 2001, Ragus died at the age of 58.

In 2007, Richard Wright joined the company as President and CEO.

In 2009, AdvoCare began sponsoring the NCAA football Independence Bowl which was renamed to the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.

In 2011, AdvoCare became the sponsor of the Nascar Sprint Car Series race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The race is now called the AdvoCare 500.

In 2012, the company began sponsoring Nascar driver Austin Dillon. The company also began sponsoring pro soccer club FC Dallas.

AdvoCare

AdvoCare was founded in 1993 by Charles Ragus as a multi level marketing (MLM) company that sells health and wellness supplements. Previously, Ragus had been a distributor for Herbalife.

In 2001, Ragus died at the age of 58.

In 2007, Richard Wright joined the company as President and CEO.

History

In 2009, AdvoCare began sponsoring the NCAA football Independence Bowl which was renamed to the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.

In 2011, AdvoCare became the sponsor of the Nascar Sprint Car Series race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The race is now called the AdvoCare 500.

In 2012, the company began sponsoring Nascar driver Austin Dillon. The company also began sponsoring pro soccer club FC Dallas.

Rubbermaid Corporate Office

Rubbermaid was founded as Wooster Rubber by 9 businessmen in 1920 in Wooster, Ohio. The company originally produced toy balloons.

In 1933, James Caldwell received a patent on his red rubber dustpan design. This was the first product in the Rubbermaid line.

In 1934, Rubbermaid and Wooster Rubber merged and took the Rubbermaid name.

During World War II, the company ceased making household items and helped with the war efforts.

In 1947, the company introduces a line of automotive products.

In 1955, the company goes public.

In 1999, Rubbermaid and Newell merged to form Newell Rubbermaid.

In 2003, the company headquarters was moved from Wooster, Ohio to Atlanta, Georgia. Over 1200 jobs were lost at the Ohio plant.

Today, the Newell Rubbermaid umbrella includes a diverse array of companies including Sharpie, Graco and Calphalon.

Rubbermaid

Rubbermaid was founded as Wooster Rubber by 9 businessmen in 1920 in Wooster, Ohio. The company originally produced toy balloons.

In 1933, James Caldwell received a patent on his red rubber dustpan design. This was the first product in the Rubbermaid line.

In 1934, Rubbermaid and Wooster Rubber merged and took the Rubbermaid name.

History

During World War II, the company ceased making household items and helped with the war efforts.

In 1947, the company introduces a line of automotive products.

In 1955, the company goes public.

In 1999, Rubbermaid and Newell merged to form Newell Rubbermaid.

In 2003, the company headquarters was moved from Wooster, Ohio to Atlanta, Georgia. Over 1200 jobs were lost at the Ohio plant.

Today, the Newell Rubbermaid umbrella includes a diverse array of companies including Sharpie, Graco and Calphalon.