Food

Albertsons Corporate Office

Albertsons was founded in 1939 by Joe Albertson in Boise, Idaho as Albertson’s Food Center. The original store had free parking, a money-back guarantee on products, and an ice cream parlor, all firsts at the time.

The company expands to Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Montana during the 1950s.

In 1959, the company goes public.

In 1964, the company expands to California with the acquisition of Greater All American Markets.

In 1976, the company begins building superstores and starts to phase out its traditional grocery locations.

In 1979, the first warehouse store is opened.

In 1992, the company acquires Jewel Osco and its 74 stores.

In 1999, the chain acquires American Stores Company in a huge acquisition deal.

In 2004, the company acquired both Shaw’s and Star Markets chains.

In 2006, the chain was acquired by SuperValu and taken private.

In 2013, the chain was acquired from SuperValu by Cerberus Capital Management.

Albertsons Companies include more than a dozen subsidiaries.

In October 2022, supermarket giant Kroger announced that it would acquire Albertsons Companies in a massive buyout for almost $25 billion.

Albertsons maintains a corporate office in Boise, Idaho.

Albertsons

The company expands to Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Montana during the 1950s.

History

In 1959, the company goes public.

In 1964, the company expands to California with the acquisition of Greater All American Markets.

In 1976, the company begins building superstores and starts to phase out its traditional grocery locations.

In 1979, the first warehouse store is opened.

In 1992, the company acquires Jewel Osco and its 74 stores.

In 1999, the chain acquires American Stores Company in a huge acquisition deal.

In 2004, the company acquired both Shaw’s and Star Markets chains.

In 2006, the chain was acquired by SuperValu and taken private.

In 2013, the chain was acquired from SuperValu by Cerberus Capital Management.

Albertsons Companies include more than a dozen subsidiaries.

In October 2022, supermarket giant Kroger announced that it would acquire Albertsons Companies in a massive buyout for almost $25 billion.

Albertsons maintains a corporate office in Boise, Idaho.

Hooters Corporate Office

Hooters was founded in 1983 by 6 businessmen in Clearwater, Florida, Lynn Stewart, Gil DiGiannantonio, Ed Droste, Billy Ranieri, Ken Wimmer, and Dennis Johnson.

Waitresses at Hooters restaurants are primarily young women, usually referred to simply as “Hooters Girls”, whose revealing outfits and “hooters” are played up and are a primary component of the company’s image. The company employs men and women as cooks, hosts (at some franchises), busboys, and managers.

The menu includes hamburgers, sandwiches, steaks, seafood entrees, appetizers, and the restaurant’s specialty, chicken wings. Almost all Hooters restaurants hold alcoholic beverage licenses to sell beer and wine, and where local permits allow, a full liquor bar. Hooters T-shirts, sweatshirts, and various souvenirs and curios are also sold

In 1984, Hugh Connerty bought the company. Connerty was, in turn, bought out by a group of Atlanta investors led by Robert Brooks. Brooks would purchase the majority stake in the company in 2002.

By 1991, there were 50 restaurants in the Atlanta area. By 1993, there were 100 locations.

In 2006, the Hooters Casino Hotel opens in Las Vegas. Robert Brooks dies in 2006 and leaves control of the company to his son, Coby Brooks.

In 2011, Terry Marks replaces Coby Brooks as CEO.

In 2013, the company announced plans to remodel every restaurant in the chain.

Today, there are 420 Hooters restaurants nationwide. About a quarter of them are company-owned and the rest are franchised.

The company is owned by Chanticleer Holdings, an investment firm. Chanticleer plans to do a reverse merger with Sonnet BioTherapies, Inc., in a statement dated October 10, 2019.

Due to the coronavirus, many Hooters were forced to close, but they are slowly reopening, including the Las Vegas Hooters.

Many local franchises band together to create calendars for sale that feature local waitresses in bikinis.

Hooters

Hooters was founded in 1983 by 6 businessmen in Clearwater, Florida, Lynn Stewart, Gil DiGiannantonio, Ed Droste, Billy Ranieri, Ken Wimmer, and Dennis Johnson.

History

In 1984, Hugh Connerty bought the company. Connerty was, in turn, bought out by a group of Atlanta investors led by Robert Brooks. Brooks would purchase the majority stake in the company in 2002.

By 1991, there were 50 restaurants in the Atlanta area. By 1993, there were 100 locations.

In 2006, the Hooters Casino Hotel opens in Las Vegas. Robert Brooks dies in 2006 and leaves control of the company to his son, Coby Brooks.

In 2011, Terry Marks replaces Coby Brooks as CEO.

In 2013, the company announced plans to remodel every restaurant in the chain.

Today, there are 420 Hooters restaurants nationwide. About a quarter of them are company-owned and the rest are franchised.

The company is owned by Chanticleer Holdings, an investment firm. Chanticleer plans to do a reverse merger with Sonnet BioTherapies, Inc., in a statement dated October 10, 2019.

Due to the coronavirus, many Hooters were forced to close, but they are slowly reopening, including the Las Vegas Hooters.

Many local franchises band together to create calendars for sale that feature local waitresses in bikinis.

White Castle Corporate Office

White Castle was founded in 1921 by E.W. Ingram and Walter Anderson in Wichita, Kansas.

In 1924, they incorporate the company as White Castle System of Eating Houses Corporation.

In the 1930s the company innovates many firsts in the fast food industry including newspaper coupons, using paper cartons for burgers and frozen hamburger patties.

In 1933, Anderson sells his stake in the company to Ingram.

In 1934, the company headquarters is relocated to Columbus, Ohio where it remains today.

In 1966, Ingram dies and his son, E.W. Ingram Jr is named President.

In 1977, E.W. (Bill) Ingram III takes over as President.

In 1979, the first drive thru restaurant opens in Indianapolis.

In 1986, the company expands outside the US with a franchise in Japan.

Today, there are over 350 White Castle locations mostly in the Midwest and Eastern US. The company no longer franchises and all locations are corporately owned.

White Castle

White Castle was founded in 1921 by E.W. Ingram and Walter Anderson in Wichita, Kansas.

In 1924, they incorporate the company as White Castle System of Eating Houses Corporation.

In the 1930s the company innovates many firsts in the fast food industry including newspaper coupons, using paper cartons for burgers and frozen hamburger patties.

History

In 1933, Anderson sells his stake in the company to Ingram.

In 1934, the company headquarters is relocated to Columbus, Ohio where it remains today.

In 1966, Ingram dies and his son, E.W. Ingram Jr is named President.

In 1977, E.W. (Bill) Ingram III takes over as President.

In 1979, the first drive thru restaurant opens in Indianapolis.

In 1986, the company expands outside the US with a franchise in Japan.

Today, there are over 350 White Castle locations mostly in the Midwest and Eastern US. The company no longer franchises and all locations are corporately owned.

Del Taco Corporate Office

Del Taco was founded in 1964 by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson. The first restaurant was called Casa Del Taco and was located in Yermo, California.

In 1966, Dick Naugle joined the founders to create Red-E-Food Systems whose purpose was to franchise the Casa Del Taco system. Naugle would leave 5 years later to start his own Mexican fast-food chain.

In 1973, the company dropped “Casa” and became just Del Taco.

In 1976, the company is purchased by a group of investors.

By 1978, there are 100 Del Taco locations. By 1981, there were 350 stores.

In 1988, Del Taco merges with Naugles under the leadership of Anwar Soliman.

In 1990, the management team purchases the company from Soliman. Kevin K. Moriarty is named as CEO.

In 2006, the chain is purchased by Sagittarius Brands, LLC.

In 2008, the 500th restaurant opens in Burbank, California.

The company was acquired by Levi Acquisition and went public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TACO in late 2015.

Today, there are over 560 Del Taco restaurants in the US, with 310 corporate locations and 241 franchises.

The company introduced a vegan, meatless taco in early May 2019.

The corporate office is still located in Lake Forest, California.

Del Taco

Del Taco was founded in 1964 by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson. The first restaurant was called Casa Del Taco and was located in Yermo, California.

History

In 1973, the company dropped “Casa” and became just Del Taco.

In 1976, the company is purchased by a group of investors.

By 1978, there are 100 Del Taco locations. By 1981, there were 350 stores.

In 1988, Del Taco merges with Naugles under the leadership of Anwar Soliman.

In 1990, the management team purchases the company from Soliman. Kevin K. Moriarty is named as CEO.

In 2006, the chain is purchased by Sagittarius Brands, LLC.

In 2008, the 500th restaurant opens in Burbank, California.

The company was acquired by Levi Acquisition and went public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TACO in late 2015.

Today, there are over 560 Del Taco restaurants in the US, with 310 corporate locations and 241 franchises.

The company introduced a vegan, meatless taco in early May 2019.

The corporate office is still located in Lake Forest, California.

Benihana Corporate Office

Benihana was founded in 1964 in New York City by Rocky H. Aoki. The first restaurant was on W 56th Street.

The chain struggled until received a rave review from the New York Herald in 1965.

In 1968, the first restaurant opened outside of New York, in Chicago.

In 1982, the Benihana National Corporation went public.

By 1997, there were 47 restaurants.

In 1999, the company acquired Haru Sushi.

In 2002, the company acquired RA Sushi.

In 2007, the 100th restaurant was opened.

In 2008, founder Rocky Aoki died.

In 2012, the chain was acquired by Angelo Gordon & Company and taken private.

Today, Benihana operates nearly 120 Japanese cuisine restaurants worldwide. The chain also operates both Haru and RA sushi restaurants.

Benihana

Benihana was founded in 1964 in New York City by Rocky H. Aoki. The first restaurant was on W 56th Street.

The chain struggled until received a rave review from the New York Herald in 1965.

In 1968, the first restaurant opened outside of New York, in Chicago.

History

In 1982, the Benihana National Corporation went public.

By 1997, there were 47 restaurants.

In 1999, the company acquired Haru Sushi.

In 2002, the company acquired RA Sushi.

In 2007, the 100th restaurant was opened.

In 2008, founder Rocky Aoki died.

In 2012, the chain was acquired by Angelo Gordon & Company and taken private.

Today, Benihana operates nearly 120 Japanese cuisine restaurants worldwide. The chain also operates both Haru and RA sushi restaurants.