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Athletic Propulsion Labs Shoes (APL) Corporate Office

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Twin brothers Adam and Ryan Goldston began working on their business idea while they were still attending college at USC. The brothers played on both the football and basketball teams at college when they decided to design an athletic shoe that would help improve their game.

They became legends almost overnight. While designing and selling other types of athletic shoes on a small time basis, they found that the NBA had banned the use of their basketball shoe called the APL Concept 1, as it gave players an “unfair advantage.” Adam stated in one interview that the company sold more shoes in the 4 day period after the ban than they had in 6 weeks. APL shoes 4

Currently, the company sells its products online or at selected retailers, such as Lululemon. APL shoes 3

While the company won’t give actual sales figures or revenue numbers, they do say they are currently returning all profits back into the company for development and expansion. The Goldston’s hope to have running and other shoes ready for Olympic teams in 2020.

Athletic Propulsion Labs, commonly referred to as APL, have headquarters in Beverly Hills, California. The company recently introduced the worlds most expensive sneakers, made from crocodile skin and dipped in 24K gold.

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Athletic Propulsion Labs (API)

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Twin brothers Adam and Ryan Goldston began working on their business idea while they were still attending college at USC. The brothers played on both the football and basketball teams at college when they decided to design an athletic shoe that would help improve their game.

They became legends almost overnight. While designing and selling other types of athletic shoes on a small time basis, they found that the NBA had banned the use of their basketball shoe called the APL Concept 1, as it gave players an “unfair advantage.” Adam stated in one interview that the company sold more shoes in the 4 day period after the ban than they had in 6 weeks. APL shoes 4

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Currently, the company sells its products online or at selected retailers, such as Lululemon. APL shoes 3

While the company won’t give actual sales figures or revenue numbers, they do say they are currently returning all profits back into the company for development and expansion. The Goldston’s hope to have running and other shoes ready for Olympic teams in 2020.

Athletic Propulsion Labs, commonly referred to as APL, have headquarters in Beverly Hills, California. The company recently introduced the worlds most expensive sneakers, made from crocodile skin and dipped in 24K gold.

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Nasty Gal Corporate Office

Nasty Gal was founded in 2006 by Sophia Amoruso, who started her business by searching for vintage clothing and reselling the items on eBay. The Nasty Gal name comes from Betty Davis. Originally using MySpace as a means of advertising and communicating, Amoruso did everything from buying to listing to packaging.

The company’s first location was a warehouse in Berkely, California, later moving to a more spacious location in Emeryville, California. The company has more than half a million customers in more than 60 countries. Although the company has two brick and mortar locations, as well as an active eCommerce site, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2016.

British based company BooHoo Group purchased Nasty Gal in February of 2017. Headquarters are located in Los Angeles, California. A pop up store has recently been opened in London’s Camaby Street,

 

Nasty Gal

Nasty Gal was founded in 2006 by Sophia Amoruso, who started her business by searching for vintage clothing and reselling the items on eBay. The Nasty Gal name comes from Betty Davis. Originally using MySpace as a means of advertising and communicating, Amoruso did everything from buying to listing to packaging.

The company’s first location was a warehouse in Berkely, California, later moving to a more spacious location in Emeryville, California. The company has more than half a million customers in more than 60 countries. Although the company has two brick and mortar locations, as well as an active eCommerce site, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2016.

British based company BooHoo Group purchased Nasty Gal in February of 2017. Headquarters are located in Los Angeles, California. A pop up store has recently been opened in London’s Camaby Street,

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Sneaker Pawn USA Corporate Office

Sneaker Pawn USA was founded by father and son team Chase & Troy Reed. Chase once wanted a cash advance from his father, who told him he should wait. Chase offered his favorite pair of sneakers for his dad to hold until he repaid the loan. Dad agreed and this transaction got father and son thinking.

After selling all of his shoes, 16-year-old Chase had the money they needed to rent a space and get started. Gently used shoes and what is known as Dead Stock Shoes (shoes that are new, in the box, but never worn and are no longer sold) are purchased on site, cleaned up if need be, then resold. The markup on shoes can be as much as 800%.

Sneaker Pawn USA started selling out of a friends apartment or the back of Troy’s car, but today has a brick and mortar store, as well as an active eCommerce site.

Sneaker Pawn USA

Sneaker Pawn USA was founded by father and son team Chase & Troy Reed. Chase once wanted a cash advance from his father, who told him he should wait. Chase offered his favorite pair of sneakers for his dad to hold until he repaid the loan. Dad agreed and this transaction got father and son thinking.

After selling all of his shoes, 16-year-old Chase had the money they needed to rent a space and get started. Gently used shoes and what is known as Dead Stock Shoes (shoes that are new, in the box, but never worn and are no longer sold) are purchased on site, cleaned up if need be, then resold. The markup on shoes can be as much as 800%.

Sneaker Pawn USA started selling out of a friends apartment or the back of Troy’s car, but today has a brick and mortar store, as well as an active eCommerce site.

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Chicken in the Rough Corporate Office

Chicken in the Rough, sometimes called Beverly’s Chicken in the Rough,  was founded in 1936 by  Beverly and Rubye Osborne . During the depression, the Osborne’s tried to drive out of the dustbowl of Oklahoma with a few dollars and a basket full of fried chicken. Hitting a bump in the road, the chicken fell out of the basket, causing Rubye to exclaim something like “Well, this is chicken sure is in the rough”. This sparked an idea with Beverly. The couple turned the car around and pawned Rubye’s wedding ring to buy chicken, biscuits, honey, and potatoes to start their own business.

At its peak, the company had more than 400 franchises, however, interest in the original plate, which was half a fried chicken, shoestring potatoes, with biscuits and honey, waned over the years. Today, there are only 3 restaurants which still use the name Chicken in the Rough, but there are some restaurants who serve the dish.

Chicken in the Rough is now owned by the Carroll family. Company headquarters are now located in Tinley Park, Illinois.

Chicken in the Rough

Chicken in the Rough, sometimes called Beverly’s Chicken in the Rough,  was founded in 1936 by  Beverly and Rubye Osborne . During the depression, the Osborne’s tried to drive out of the dustbowl of Oklahoma with a few dollars and a basket full of fried chicken. Hitting a bump in the road, the chicken fell out of the basket, causing Rubye to exclaim something like “Well, this is chicken sure is in the rough”. This sparked an idea with Beverly. The couple turned the car around and pawned Rubye’s wedding ring to buy chicken, biscuits, honey, and potatoes to start their own business.

At its peak, the company had more than 400 franchises, however, interest in the original plate, which was half a fried chicken, shoestring potatoes, with biscuits and honey, waned over the years. Today, there are only 3 restaurants which still use the name Chicken in the Rough, but there are some restaurants who serve the dish.

Chicken in the Rough is now owned by the Carroll family. Company headquarters are now located in Tinley Park, Illinois.

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Quiksilver Corporate Office

Quiksilver was founded in 1969 in Torquay, Australia, by Alan Green and John Law. The company is a subsidiary of Boardriders, Inc., and designs and distributes Quiksilver apparel, footwear, and other consumer goods.

The company is one the world’s largest manufacturers of sports wear, surf wear, swimsuits, and other board riding apparel and accessory items. In 2013, the company had annul revenue of $1.81 billion and employs more than 1,000 people. The company’s products are sold around the world in most tourist areas and in other stores which feature surfing and swimsuit items, including PacSun and Ron Jon Surf Shop.

Quiksilver also sells young women’s swimsuits and sports wear under the Roxy label, as well as DC brands. Company headquarters are located in Huntington Beach, California.

Quiksilver

Quiksilver was founded in 1969 in Torquay, Australia, by Alan Green and John Law. The company is a subsidiary of Boardriders, Inc., and designs and distributes Quiksilver apparel, footwear, and other consumer goods.

The company is one the world’s largest manufacturers of sports wear, surf wear, swimsuits, and other board riding apparel and accessory items. In 2013, the company had annul revenue of $1.81 billion and employs more than 1,000 people. The company’s products are sold around the world in most tourist areas and in other stores which feature surfing and swimsuit items, including PacSun and Ron Jon Surf Shop.

Quiksilver also sells young women’s swimsuits and sports wear under the Roxy label, as well as DC brands. Company headquarters are located in Huntington Beach, California.

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