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Jason’s Deli Corporate Office

Jason’s Deli was founded in Beaumont, Texas, in 1976 by friends Joe Tortorice, Jr. and Rusty Coco. Both men grew up with fathers who owned neighborhood grocery stores. The pair decided to open their own deli and their original store on Gateway Street is still operational.

The company offers the usual American delicatessen favorites, such as sliced meats and sandwiches, however, unlike other deli’s, Jason’s also offers a salad bar and daily soup selection.

Jason’s Deli began their first franchise in 1988. The company now has 250 locations in 29 states. In 2011, the company had $500 million in revenue.

The company removed trans-fats from its foods in 2005 and in 2008, it set up a 5-year plan to remove high fructose corn syrup from their food items.

In June 2023, Restaurant Business reported that Jason’s Deli was the highest-grossing brand in the US.

Jason’s Deli maintains a corporate office in Addison, Texas.

Jason's Deli

History

The company offers the usual American delicatessen favorites, such as sliced meats and sandwiches, however, unlike other deli’s, Jason’s also offers a salad bar and daily soup selection.

Jason’s Deli began their first franchise in 1988. The company now has 250 locations in 29 states. In 2011, the company had $500 million in revenue.

The company removed trans-fats from its foods in 2005 and in 2008, it set up a 5-year plan to remove high fructose corn syrup from their food items.

In June 2023, Restaurant Business reported that Jason’s Deli was the highest-grossing brand in the US.

Jason’s Deli maintains a corporate office in Addison, Texas.

Wienerschnitzel Corporate Office

Wienerschnitzel was founded in 1961 by John Galardi in Pasadena, California. While attending college, Galardi was working part time at a taco stand. The business was not doing well and when the owner was unable to repay a loan that Galardi had made to him, he offered to sell him the restaurant for $12,000. A family friend came up with the original name of Der Wienerschnitzel. The name was later abbreviated to Wienerschnitzel in 1977.

The company offers a wide range of hot dogs, chili dogs, and corn dogs, as well as French fries and drinks, mainly as drive through service. Franchise of the business is also available.

Today, Wienerschnitzel is owned by the Galardi Group and has more than 350 locations. The company claims to sell more than 120 million hot dogs each year and has plans to expand with new locations in 2016.

In May 2020, the company announced that it was offering International Cuisine with three hot dogs inspired by other countries including the Cuban Dog.

In late May 2020, the restaurant chain signed a deal to open 20 restaurants in the state of Louisiana.

In April 2023, Wienerschnitzel announced that it would offer Mac N Cheese, as well as chili Mac N Cheese.

Headquarters for Wienerschnitzel are located in Irvine, California.

Wienerschnitzel

History

The company offers a wide range of hot dogs, chili dogs, and corn dogs, as well as French fries and drinks, mainly as drive through service. Franchise of the business is also available.

In May 2020, the company announced that it was offering International Cuisine with three hot dogs inspired by other countries including the Cuban Dog.

In late May 2020, the restaurant chain signed a deal to open 20 restaurants in the state of Louisiana.

In April 2023, Wienerschnitzel announced that it would offer Mac N Cheese, as well as chili Mac N Cheese.

Headquarters for Wienerschnitzel are located in Irvine, California.

Fuddruckers Corporate Office

Fuddruckers was founded in 1979 by Philip Romano in San Antonio, Texas. Originally named Freddie Fuddruckers, the original location was an old bank that Romano converted into a restaurant. Romano believed America was in need of better hamburgers than what most restaurants offered. By 1988, there were 150 restaurants, however, Romano sold the chain as he felt he had gone as far as he could with hamburgers. Romano went on to found Romano’s Macaroni Grill.

After the 2008 recession, Fuddruckers was sold to Luby’s at an auction for $61 million.

Fuddruckers is a casual dining establishment that specializes in hamburgers of all types and sizes, including the famous Inferno burger and the half pound burger.

The company now has more than 77 restaurants and 111 franchises, along with locations in 11 countries, the most recent one opening in 2015 in Como, Italy.

The parent company of Fuddruckers, Luby’s, extended their contract to own and control Fuddruckers until at least February 2021.

On January 2,2020, Luby’s announced a partnership for delivery service between Fuddrucker’s and DoorDash.

Headquarters for Fuddruckers is located in Houston, Texas.

Fuddruckers

After the 2008 recession, Fuddruckers was sold to Luby’s at an auction for $61 million.

Fuddruckers is a casual dining establishment that specializes in hamburgers of all types and sizes, including the famous Inferno burger and the half pound burger.

History

The company now has more than 77 restaurants and 111 franchises, along with locations in 11 countries, the most recent one opening in 2015 in Como, Italy.

The parent company of Fuddruckers, Luby’s, extended their contract to own and control Fuddruckers until at least February 2021.

On January 2,2020, Luby’s announced a partnership for delivery service between Fuddrucker’s and DoorDash.

Headquarters for Fuddruckers is located in Houston, Texas.

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Corporate Office

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, often called Baja Fresh, was founded in 1990 by Jim and Linda Magglos. After taking out a 3rd mortgage on their home, they opened their first restaurant in Newbury Park, California. Franchising operations began in 1995 and by 1997, the company had 31 locations.

Baja Fresh is a chain of casual dining restaurants offering Tex-Mex style cuisine. Wendy’s International purchased the company in 2002 for $275 million. The chain saw declining sales over the next four years, and in 2006, Wendy’s International sold the chain to a private investor for $31 million.

Today, the company has 256 locations in 29 U.S. states, one location in Singapore, and two restaurants in Dubai. In 2013, the company closed all 5 Arizona locations without notice. Current CEO Charles Rink replaced David Kim, who stepped down from his position in April of 2013.

Baja Fresh continues to expand internationally, with the latest restaurant opening in Portugal in January 2020.

The company maintains a corporate officein Scottsdale, Arizona.

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

History

Baja Fresh continues to expand internationally, with the latest restaurant opening in Portugal in January 2020.

The company maintains a corporate officein Scottsdale, Arizona.

HomeVestors of America Corporate Office

HomeVestors of America was founded in 1989 by Ken D’Angelo. The company is based in Dallas, Texas. HomeVestors of America began franchising operations in 1996. The company provides real estate services by purchasing homes in need of repair, renovating them, then renting or reselling the homes.

The company has 600 independently owned and operated franchises in 49 states. On average, the company purchases 8,000 homes each year and holds them for approximately 6 months. HomeVestors of America is the largest homebuyer in America today.

Homevestors of America has been listed on the Entrepreneur’s Top 500 Franchises for 5 consecutive years. It has also been ranked on the SMU Cox School of Business Dallas 100, which lists the fastest growing businesses in the Dallas, Texas, area for 4 consecutive years.

HomeVestors of America