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Schlotzsky’s was founded in 1971 by Don and Dolores Dissman. The first location was in Austin, Texas, and the menu consisted of one sandwich, which could be altered slightly by removing or adding different meats.

From this one sandwich and one location, Schlotzsky’s has grown to more than 350 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the U.S. In 2006, Schlotsky’s was purchased by Focus Brands. All Schlotzsky’s locations are being remodeled to include brighter colors and updated menus.

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The company introduced a vegan veggie avocado sandwich in May 2019.

Schlotzsky’s offers a casual dining restaurant that serves a variety of sandwiches, pizzas, salads, pasta dishes, and wraps.

Despite the pandemic of 2020-2022- Schlotzsky’s continues to open new locations in Georgia and other areas. 

The company has headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and is owned by parent company Focus Brands.

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Schlotzsky's Deli

Schlotzskys deli ad

Schlotzsky’s was founded in 1971 by Don and Dolores Dissman. The first location was in Austin, Texas, and the menu consisted of one sandwich, which could be altered slightly by removing or adding different meats.

From this one sandwich and one location, Schlotzsky’s has grown to more than 350 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the U.S. In 2006, Schlotsky’s was purchased by Focus Brands. All Schlotzsky’s locations are being remodeled to include brighter colors and updated menus.

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Schlotzskys sandwich

The company introduced a vegan veggie avocado sandwich in May 2019.

Schlotzsky’s offers a casual dining restaurant that serves a variety of sandwiches, pizzas, salads, pasta dishes, and wraps.

Despite the pandemic of 2020-2022- Schlotzsky’s continues to open new locations in Georgia and other areas. 

The company has headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and is owned by parent company Focus Brands.

Schlotzskys deli sign

Petland Discounts Corporate Office

Petland was founded in 1967 by Ed Krunzelman. Petland is privately owned and has gone from one store in Ohio to more than 230 locations in the U.S. and 63 other countries, including Japan, Canada, Mexico, China, El Salvador, and Brazil.

Petland is a full service pet retailer that does not sell animals from “puppy mills” or other breeders. The company uses rescue centers or local shelters as a source of pet adoptions. The company’s “Adopt a Pet” program, which began in 1988, also raises money for animal welfare organizations.

The company had annual revenue in 2013 of $6.9 billion. The company has offered franchising since 1971. Petland offers the usual pet food and pet supplies as well as grooming and boarding of dogs and cats at most locations.

Petland

Petland was founded in 1967 by Ed Krunzelman. Petland is privately owned and has gone from one store in Ohio to more than 230 locations in the U.S. and 63 other countries, including Japan, Canada, Mexico, China, El Salvador, and Brazil.

Petland is a full service pet retailer that does not sell animals from “puppy mills” or other breeders. The company uses rescue centers or local shelters as a source of pet adoptions. The company’s “Adopt a Pet” program, which began in 1988, also raises money for animal welfare organizations.

The company had annual revenue in 2013 of $6.9 billion. The company has offered franchising since 1971. Petland offers the usual pet food and pet supplies as well as grooming and boarding of dogs and cats at most locations.

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Big O Tires Corporate Office

Founded in 1962, Big O Tires was originally a part of OK Tires. Big O Tires is the second-largest franchiser of retail tire stores in North America. The company has more than 400 locations in 19 states.

The company was acquired by TBC Retail Group in 1996. TBC Retail Group was then acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America in 2005. Sumitomo is one of the world’s largest producers of consumer goods, including tires.

Big O Tires was part of a landmark decision in a lawsuit against GoodYear Tires over their use of the word “BigFoot Tires.” Goodyear lost the decision and Big O Tires was originally awarded $19.6 million, although this amount was later reduced in an appeal decision.

Big O Tires had annual revenue in 2014 of $1.6 billion.

In February 2023, Big O Tires took the #1 spot on the Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise list.

Big O Tires maintains a corporate office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Big O Tires

Founded in 1962, Big O Tires was originally a part of OK Tires. Big O Tires is the second-largest franchiser of retail tire stores in North America. The company has more than 400 locations in 19 states.

History

The company was acquired by TBC Retail Group in 1996. TBC Retail Group was then acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America in 2005. Sumitomo is one of the world’s largest producers of consumer goods, including tires.

Big O Tires was part of a landmark decision in a lawsuit against GoodYear Tires over their use of the word “BigFoot Tires.” Goodyear lost the decision and Big O Tires was originally awarded $19.6 million, although this amount was later reduced in an appeal decision.

Big O Tires had annual revenue in 2014 of $1.6 billion.

In February 2023, Big O Tires took the #1 spot on the Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchise list.

Big O Tires maintains a corporate office in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Terminix Corporate Office

Founded in 1927 by E.L. Bruce, Terminix has evolved to become one of the biggest pest control companies in the world. Originally founded to stop termites from damaging wood floors, Bruce laboratories created the first termiticide. This product was unique as it was designed to only kill termites, unlike other pesticides. The company began franchising in 1955 and in 1957 became the first company to provide annual inspections and guarantees.

Today, Terminix is a subsidiary of ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. The company employs almost 9,000 persons and had annual revenue in 2015 of $1.45 billion.

Terminix operates in 47 states in the U.S., as well as 22 countries around the globe. The company works with both commercial and residential buildings to remove common pests such as rats, mice, cockroaches, termites, ants, and spiders. Terminix also offers mosquito and bed bug treatments.

On September 15, 2020, the parent company of Terminx announced that it was changing the name from ServiceMaster Global Holdings to Terminix Global Holdings. This also changes the ticker symbol to TMX.

ServiceMaster is selling all other brands to Roark in a $1.553 billion dollar deal. 

In October 2022, British extermination company Rentokil acquired Terminix for $6.7 billion. It is unknown if the company will rebrand.

Terminix maintains its corporate office in Memphis, Tennessee.

Terminix

Founded in 1927 by E.L. Bruce, Terminix has evolved to become one of the biggest pest control companies in the world. Originally founded to stop termites from damaging wood floors, Bruce laboratories created the first termiticide. This product was unique as it was designed to only kill termites, unlike other pesticides. The company began franchising in 1955 and in 1957 became the first company to provide annual inspections and guarantees.

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Today, Terminix is a subsidiary of ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. The company employs almost 9,000 persons and had annual revenue in 2015 of $1.45 billion.

Terminix operates in 47 states in the U.S., as well as 22 countries around the globe. The company works with both commercial and residential buildings to remove common pests such as rats, mice, cockroaches, termites, ants, and spiders. Terminix also offers mosquito and bed bug treatments.

On September 15, 2020, the parent company of Terminx announced that it was changing the name from ServiceMaster Global Holdings to Terminix Global Holdings. This also changes the ticker symbol to TMX.

ServiceMaster is selling all other brands to Roark in a $1.553 billion dollar deal. 

In October 2022, British extermination company Rentokil acquired Terminix for $6.7 billion. It is unknown if the company will rebrand.

Terminix maintains its corporate office in Memphis, Tennessee.

El Pollo Loco Corporate Office

El Pollo Loco was founded in 1975 by Juan Francisco Ochoa in Guasuave, Sinaloa, Mexico. The restaurant chain added new locations throughout northern Mexico and in 1980, the first U.S. location opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, California. In the early 1980’s, all American locations were purchased by Denny’s restaurants.

Today, the company has more than 400 locations and franchises throughout North America. The company went public in July of 2014 on the NASDAQ, where it is publicly traded under the ticker symbol: LOCO.

El Pollo Loco features Mexican style chicken and chicken based meals such as salads, burritos, and tacos, as well as citrus marinaded, fire grills chicken pieces. In 2012, all El Pollo Loco restaurants were remodeled and restyled to update their interior designs.

El Pollo Loco

El Pollo Loco was founded in 1975 by Juan Francisco Ochoa in Guasuave, Sinaloa, Mexico. The restaurant chain added new locations throughout northern Mexico and in 1980, the first U.S. location opened on Alvarado Street in Los Angeles, California. In the early 1980’s, all American locations were purchased by Denny’s restaurants.

Today, the company has more than 400 locations and franchises throughout North America. The company went public in July of 2014 on the NASDAQ, where it is publicly traded under the ticker symbol: LOCO.

El Pollo Loco features Mexican style chicken and chicken based meals such as salads, burritos, and tacos, as well as citrus marinaded, fire grills chicken pieces. In 2012, all El Pollo Loco restaurants were remodeled and restyled to update their interior designs.

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