Food

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.

Boston Market Corporate Office

Boston Market was founded in Newton, Massachusetts in 1985 by Steven Kolow and Arthur Cores. The company was originally named Boston Chicken.

In 1993 Boston Chicken went public with 217 stores.

In 1995 the company changed its name to Boston Market.

Despite 1,100 restaurants and $1 billion in annual sales, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1998 when its international expansion caused it to acquire too much high-interest debt.

In 2000 the McDonald’s Corporation acquired Boston Market, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary and closing 400 stores.

In 2007, with the number of stores stabilized at 500, McDonald’s Corporation sold the chain to Sun Capital Partners, a private equity firm.

Today Boston Market is a leader in quick-casual dining. The chain’s locations offer take-out and dine-in options, serving customers in cafeteria style. The company also sells frozen foods in supermarkets through a licensing partnership with H.J. Heinz.

As of 2022, Boston Market has 298 locations.

In August 2023, 27 locations in New Jersey closed unexpectedly over unpaid wages and other work-related issues.

The company also closed its last store in Buffalo, New York, earlier in August, signaling the company’s financial woes.

Boston Market maintains a corporate office in Golden, Colorado.

Boston Market

Boston Market was founded in Newton, Massachusetts in 1985 by Steven Kolow and Arthur Cores. The company was originally named Boston Chicken.

In 1993 Boston Chicken went public with 217 stores.

History

In 1995 the company changed its name to Boston Market.

Despite 1,100 restaurants and $1 billion in annual sales, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1998 when its international expansion caused it to acquire too much high-interest debt.

In 2000 the McDonald’s Corporation acquired Boston Market, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary and closing 400 stores.

In 2007, with the number of stores stabilized at 500, McDonald’s Corporation sold the chain to Sun Capital Partners, a private equity firm.

As of 2022, Boston Market has 298 locations.

In August 2023, 27 locations in New Jersey closed unexpectedly over unpaid wages and other work-related issues.

The company also closed its last store in Buffalo, New York, earlier in August, signaling the company’s financial woes.

Boston Market maintains a corporate office in Golden, Colorado.

Goya Foods Corporate Office

Prudencio Unanue Ortiz founded Goya Foods in 1936.

Unanue emigrated from Spain to Puerto Rico, and later New York City.

Goya Foods was originally an importer of of Spanish foods like olive oil and olives, working out of the financial district of Manhattan.

Today Goya produces and distributes more than 2,000 products including condiments, canned and dried beans, canned meats, pantry items, cooking oils, rice, seasonings and sauces, plantain and yucca chips, beverages, and frozen foods.

Goya’s foods are Caribbean, Mexican, and South and Central American in origin.

In June 2020, a boycott was called for against Goya Foods after the CEO praised Trump.

Goya founders the Unanue family is one of the wealthiest Hispanic families in the United States.

The company maintains a corporate office in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Goya Foods

Prudencio Unanue Ortiz founded Goya Foods in 1936.

Unanue emigrated from Spain to Puerto Rico, and later New York City.

History

Goya Foods was originally an importer of of Spanish foods like olive oil and olives, working out of the financial district of Manhattan.

Goya’s foods are Caribbean, Mexican, and South and Central American in origin.

In June 2020, a boycott was called for against Goya Foods after the CEO praised Trump.

Goya founders the Unanue family is one of the wealthiest Hispanic families in the United States.

The company maintains a corporate office in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Firehouse Subs Corporate Office

In 1992 brothers Robin and Chris Sorensen were thinking about buying into a sandwich franchise when they were inspired to start their own business. Firehouse Subs was born.

The brothers were former firefighters and decided to make their sandwich shops have a firefighting theme – with Dalmatian-patterned tabletops, firefighting equipment, and sub names like Hook & Ladder.

Firehouse Subs expanded by franchising. The brothers maintain tight control over the organization and carefully vet franchise candidates and potential markets. Their focus on frugality and managed growth have led the company to success.

Today Firehouse Subs has more than 1,000 company-owned and franchised locations in 20 Southern states.

The company went international in 2015 with locations in Ontario, Canada.

In 2017, the company expanded into Mexico, launching 3 locations in and around Mexico City.

Firehouse Subs offers a grant program for various fire stations across the country. In January 2023, the grant gave $25,000 to a Pennsylvania fire department for bunker gear and equipment.

Firehouse Subs features hot and cold sub-style sandwiches as well as salads, soups, and sides. The company has headquarters located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Firehouse Subs

In 1992 brothers Robin and Chris Sorensen were thinking about buying into a sandwich franchise when they were inspired to start their own business. Firehouse Subs was born.

History

Today Firehouse Subs has more than 1,000 company-owned and franchised locations in 20 Southern states.

The company went international in 2015 with locations in Ontario, Canada.

In 2017, the company expanded into Mexico, launching 3 locations in and around Mexico City.

Firehouse Subs offers a grant program for various fire stations across the country. In January 2023, the grant gave $25,000 to a Pennsylvania fire department for bunker gear and equipment.

Firehouse Subs features hot and cold sub-style sandwiches as well as salads, soups, and sides. The company has headquarters located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Harry & David Corporate Office

Harry & David is a premium food and gift producer and retailer.

Harry & David was founded in 1910 when Samuel Rosenberg purchased Comic Pear Orchards in Oregon, naming it Bear Creek Orchards.

In 1914 Rosenberg’s sons Harry and David took over the orchard after completing their agricultural degrees at Cornell.

The brothers sold the pears in Europe until the Great Depression made it too difficult; they then began to sell their pears in the United States.

In 1934 the company began to sell pears by mail-order and in 1937 introduced the “Fruit of the Month Club.”

In 1946 the company incorporated under the name Harry & David.

In 1972 David’s son David H. Holmes was president of Harry & David. He created Bear Creek Holding Company as the parent company to Harry & David. Bear Creek went public and remained public until its purchase by Nabisco in 1984.

During the 1990’s Harry & David expanded its retail operations, opening more than 119 stores.

In March 2021, USA Today listed Harry & David as one of the best online stores to purchase quality food and gift items.

Today Harry & David sells gift baskets filled with gourmet foods, most notably its Royal Riviera Pears, Moose Munch popcorn snacks, and Tower of Treats gifts. The company also sells fruits, flowers, gourmet specialties, and wine through 50 stores in 25 states.

Harry & David

Harry & David is a premium food and gift producer and retailer.

Harry & David was founded in 1910 when Samuel Rosenberg purchased Comic Pear Orchards in Oregon, naming it Bear Creek Orchards.

History

In 1914 Rosenberg’s sons Harry and David took over the orchard after completing their agricultural degrees at Cornell.

The brothers sold the pears in Europe until the Great Depression made it too difficult; they then began to sell their pears in the United States.

In 1934 the company began to sell pears by mail-order and in 1937 introduced the “Fruit of the Month Club.”

In 1946 the company incorporated under the name Harry & David.

During the 1990’s Harry & David expanded its retail operations, opening more than 119 stores.

In March 2021, USA Today listed Harry & David as one of the best online stores to purchase quality food and gift items.