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Baymont Inn Corporate Office

Currently owned by Wyndham Hotel Group, Baymont Inn was founded in 1973 by Steven Marcus, who wanted to make a hotel chain that was budget priced by offering limited service. Originally named Budgetel, the hotel chain was sold several times over the years to companies such as La Quinta Inn and The Black Stone Group.

Baymont Inns feature larger sized rooms and indoor corridors. Many locations offer suites and pools. As of January of 2016, there are 400 Baymont Inns within the U.S. Some of the franchises were changed to La Quinta Inns when that company owned them.

Since being purchased by Wyndham Hotel Group in 2008, the hotel chain has taken on a new midscale look and price range, with many locations being revamped and remodeled.

Baymont Inn

Currently owned by Wyndham Hotel Group, Baymont Inn was founded in 1973 by Steven Marcus, who wanted to make a hotel chain that was budget priced by offering limited service. Originally named Budgetel, the hotel chain was sold several times over the years to companies such as La Quinta Inn and The Black Stone Group.

Baymont Inns feature larger sized rooms and indoor corridors. Many locations offer suites and pools. As of January of 2016, there are 400 Baymont Inns within the U.S. Some of the franchises were changed to La Quinta Inns when that company owned them.

Since being purchased by Wyndham Hotel Group in 2008, the hotel chain has taken on a new midscale look and price range, with many locations being revamped and remodeled.

History

Shoney’s Corporate Office

Founded in 1947 by Alex “Shoney” Shoenbaum when he opened the “Parkette Drive-In” adjacent to his father’s bowling alley in Charleston, West Virginia. Shoenbaum became a Big Boy franchiser in 1952 and changed the name of his restaurant to Parkette Big Boy Shoppe. By 1954, Shoenbaum had 5 restaurant locations.

In 1982, the company began franchising restaurants in other states under the name Shoney’s Towne and Country. In 2000, the company filed for bankruptcy and was acquired by Lone Star Funds. In 2007, the company was purchased by Royal Capital Corporation, the same owners as Church’s Fried Chicken.

The new CEO, David Davoudpour, has completely reorganized and revitalized the restaurant chain, making it profitable once again. As of December of 2019, the company had 282 locations in 17 states.

In April 2020, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Shoney’s offered free meals to hospitality workers. 

Shoney’s maintains a corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee.

Shoney's

Founded in 1947 by Alex “Shoney” Shoenbaum when he opened the “Parkette Drive-In” adjacent to his father’s bowling alley in Charleston, West Virginia. Shoenbaum became a Big Boy franchiser in 1952 and changed the name of his restaurant to Parkette Big Boy Shoppe. By 1954, Shoenbaum had 5 restaurant locations.

History

In 1982, the company began franchising restaurants in other states under the name Shoney’s Towne and Country. In 2000, the company filed for bankruptcy and was acquired by Lone Star Funds. In 2007, the company was purchased by Royal Capital Corporation, the same owners as Church’s Fried Chicken.

The new CEO, David Davoudpour, has completely reorganized and revitalized the restaurant chain, making it profitable once again. As of December of 2019, the company had 282 locations in 17 states.

In April 2020, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Shoney’s offered free meals to hospitality workers. 

Shoney’s maintains a corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee.

Culver’s Corporate Office

George and Ruth Culver opened their first restaurant in 1961 in Sauk City, Wisconsin. Originally an A&W, the pair purchased the restaurant and renamed it Culver’s.  The restaurant chain serves typical American cuisine such as hamburgers, French fries, and milk shakes.

In 1984, son Craig Culver introduced frozen custard to the menu, a novelty at the time. The company specializes in fried cheese curds, fish, and veggie burgers.

In 1987, the first franchising operation began in Richland Center. The original franchiser walked away from the deal after one year because the Culver’s had not asked for any fees or royalty monies. After this, the Culver’s set up a franchising system.

The company offers a September Thanksgiving to the nations farmers by selling custard for $1 and donating the money to the Thank You Farmers project. 

In late September 2020, the CEO Joe Koss announced his retirement after 23 years with the company.  The search is on for a new CEO.

Today, the company has more than 760 franchises in 25 states, with approximately 40 more locations being added each year.

Culver's

George and Ruth Culver opened their first restaurant in 1961 in Sauk City, Wisconsin. Originally an A&W, the pair purchased the restaurant and renamed it Culver’s.  The restaurant chain serves typical American cuisine such as hamburgers, French fries, and milk shakes.

History

In 1984, son Craig Culver introduced frozen custard to the menu, a novelty at the time. The company specializes in fried cheese curds, fish, and veggie burgers.

In 1987, the first franchising operation began in Richland Center. The original franchiser walked away from the deal after one year because the Culver’s had not asked for any fees or royalty monies. After this, the Culver’s set up a franchising system.

The company offers a September Thanksgiving to the nations farmers by selling custard for $1 and donating the money to the Thank You Farmers project. 

In late September 2020, the CEO Joe Koss announced his retirement after 23 years with the company.  The search is on for a new CEO.

Today, the company has more than 760 franchises in 25 states, with approximately 40 more locations being added each year.

Red Roof Inn Corporate Office

Red Roof Inn was founded in 1972 by Jim Trueman in Columbus, Ohio. Trueman believed most hotel chains were overpriced. He wanted to provide a clean, decent place for people to sleep without overcharging. Trueman used to pass out T-shirts that read “Sleep Cheap”, along with a picture of a hotel with a red roof.

Accor purchased the company in 1999 for $1.115 billion. Accor added 324 locations before selling the company in April of 2007 for $1.3 billion to Citigroup Global Special Situations Group and Westbridge Hospitality Fund LP.

The third Red Roof Inn still stands in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was built in 1973. The company has been remodeling all locations in 2012 at a cost of $200 million. Red Roof Inns have approximately 600 locations across the U.S. and employ more than 4,500 persons.

Despite the Covid pandemic, Red Roof Inns continues to build new locations, including the Weedsport, New York, location which opened in May 2022.

Red Roof Inn maintains a corporate office in New Albany, Ohio.

Red Roof Inn

Red Roof Inn was founded in 1972 by Jim Trueman in Columbus, Ohio. Trueman believed most hotel chains were overpriced. He wanted to provide a clean, decent place for people to sleep without overcharging. Trueman used to pass out T-shirts that read “Sleep Cheap”, along with a picture of a hotel with a red roof.

History

Accor purchased the company in 1999 for $1.115 billion. Accor added 324 locations before selling the company in April of 2007 for $1.3 billion to Citigroup Global Special Situations Group and Westbridge Hospitality Fund LP.

The third Red Roof Inn still stands in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It was built in 1973. The company has been remodeling all locations in 2012 at a cost of $200 million. Red Roof Inns have approximately 600 locations across the U.S. and employ more than 4,500 persons.

Despite the Covid pandemic, Red Roof Inns continues to build new locations, including the Weedsport, New York, location which opened in May 2022.

Red Roof Inn maintains a corporate office in New Albany, Ohio.

O’Charley’s Corporate Office

O’Charley’s was founded in 1971 by Charley Watkins. The original restaurant was located across the street from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. The company is known for its “Free Pie Wednesday” campaign, in which diners are offered a free slice of pie with their order of an entree.

Today, O’Charley’s is a casual dining chain that has 189 company owned locations in 17 states, along with 30 franchised locations. The company was sold in 2012 to Fidelity National Financial  and became a part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings Corporation.

In 2002, the restaurant chain was named by Forbes as one of the 200 Best Small Companies in America and continued to place in this list for the 3 consecutive years. The company has also been listed as one of the Top Workplaces in 2014 by The Tennessean, as well as winning the Legendary Baking Takes Home 500th Blue Ribbon from the American Pie Council.

Between February 2019 and February 2020, the company closed nearly 20 locations across the country, and more are expected to follow.  

O'Charley's

O’Charley’s was founded in 1971 by Charley Watkins. The original restaurant was located across the street from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. The company is known for its “Free Pie Wednesday” campaign, in which diners are offered a free slice of pie with their order of an entree.

Today, O’Charley’s is a casual dining chain that has 189 company owned locations in 17 states, along with 30 franchised locations. The company was sold in 2012 to Fidelity National Financial  and became a part of the American Blue Ribbon Holdings Corporation.

History

In 2002, the restaurant chain was named by Forbes as one of the 200 Best Small Companies in America and continued to place in this list for the 3 consecutive years. The company has also been listed as one of the Top Workplaces in 2014 by The Tennessean, as well as winning the Legendary Baking Takes Home 500th Blue Ribbon from the American Pie Council.

Between February 2019 and February 2020, the company closed nearly 20 locations across the country, and more are expected to follow.