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Perkins Restaurant Corporate Office

Perkins Restaurant was founded in 1958 by brothers Matt and Ivan Perkins in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Perkins Pancake House, the company began franchising in the early 1960’s. The company purchased another chain of cafe’s, Smitty’s, and renamed themselves, Perkins Cake and Steak. In 1987, the company renamed itself Perkins Family Restaurants.

Today, Perkins also owns Marie Callender’s restaurants. There are currently about 400 Perkins restaurants in 33 states, as well as 5 Canadian providences and 68 Marie Callender’s restaurants in 6 states. In 2005, the company had annual revenue of $352.3 million, as well as 25,000 full time employees. The company has headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.

The company filed for bankruptcy in 2011 and was acquired by the private investment firm  Wayzata Investment Partners. The company has closed 65 locations, including all restaurants in Western New York, and laid off approximately 2,500 employees.

Perkins Restaurant

Perkins Restaurant was founded in 1958 by brothers Matt and Ivan Perkins in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Perkins Pancake House, the company began franchising in the early 1960’s. The company purchased another chain of cafe’s, Smitty’s, and renamed themselves, Perkins Cake and Steak. In 1987, the company renamed itself Perkins Family Restaurants.

Today, Perkins also owns Marie Callender’s restaurants. There are currently about 400 Perkins restaurants in 33 states, as well as 5 Canadian providences and 68 Marie Callender’s restaurants in 6 states. In 2005, the company had annual revenue of $352.3 million, as well as 25,000 full time employees. The company has headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee.

The company filed for bankruptcy in 2011 and was acquired by the private investment firm  Wayzata Investment Partners. The company has closed 65 locations, including all restaurants in Western New York, and laid off approximately 2,500 employees.

History

KinderCare Corporate Office

KinderCare was founded in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1969 by Perry Mendel. He realized that with more women entering the workforce, there would be a greater need for child care centers. The company operates a chain of child care and education programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

The company grew quickly and by 1974, there were 60 centers in 17 states. Today, KinderCare is the third largest privately held company with headquarters in Oregon. Annual company revenue in 2012 was $1.45 billion. As of 2014, there were approximately 1,700 locations and more than 200,000 children enrolled in day care or after school classes.

The parent company, KinderCare Education, also operates Knowledge Beginnings, Children’s Creative Learning Centers, and Champions.

KinderCare

KinderCare was founded in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1969 by Perry Mendel. He realized that with more women entering the workforce, there would be a greater need for child care centers. The company operates a chain of child care and education programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age.

The company grew quickly and by 1974, there were 60 centers in 17 states. Today, KinderCare is the third largest privately held company with headquarters in Oregon. Annual company revenue in 2012 was $1.45 billion. As of 2014, there were approximately 1,700 locations and more than 200,000 children enrolled in day care or after school classes.

The parent company, KinderCare Education, also operates Knowledge Beginnings, Children’s Creative Learning Centers, and Champions.

History

TapOut Fitness Corporate Office

Tapout Fitness was founded in 2014 in Marietta, Georgia, by current CEO Ben Crosbie. The company operates a franchised gym operation.

Tapout is one of the best known names in the MMA industry, producing clothing and atheletic gear since the late 1990’s. The company uses martial arts, in addition to other forms of exercise, such as dancing, kickboxing, and karate. Most locations use a  20 minute, circuit base program, which is designed to show results quickly. Classes vary from location to location.

The company has 8 franchised locations currently, with new locations, including ones in Canada and Mexico, to open in the next 3 years. Initial franchise fee is $30,000, with qualifying veterans receiving a $5,000 discount on the originating fee.

Tapout Fitness

Tapout Fitness was founded in 2014 in Marietta, Georgia, by current CEO Ben Crosbie. The company operates a franchised gym operation.

Tapout is one of the best known names in the MMA industry, producing clothing and atheletic gear since the late 1990’s. The company uses martial arts, in addition to other forms of exercise, such as dancing, kickboxing, and karate. Most locations use a  20 minute, circuit base program, which is designed to show results quickly. Classes vary from location to location.

The company has 8 franchised locations currently, with new locations, including ones in Canada and Mexico, to open in the next 3 years. Initial franchise fee is $30,000, with qualifying veterans receiving a $5,000 discount on the originating fee.

History

El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant Corporate Office

El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant was founded in Dayton, Ohio, in 2010. The company operates a chain of casual Mexican style restaurants in the greater Dayton area.

The company currently has 13 locations, with a new one opening in late March of 2017 at a former Applebee’s location on Dorothy Lane. The company serves traditional Mexican food, including burritos, tacos, carne asada plates, Mexican style rice, beans, and more. All items and sauces are made by hand each day, including tortillas.

El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant has numerous positive reviews online, with most websites, such as Yelp and Zomato, showing a solid 4 out of 5 star ratings. In August 2016, the company opened a new 6,400-square-foot location in West Chester Township.

In March 2019, the President of the company won the prestigious Restauranteur of the Year award from the Ohio Restaurant Association. 

In January 2023, the company opened a new location in Englewood, Ohio. 

El Rancho Grande maintains a corporate office in Dayton, Ohio.

El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant

El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant was founded in Dayton, Ohio, in 2010. The company operates a chain of casual Mexican style restaurants in the greater Dayton area.

History

The company currently has 13 locations, with a new one opening in late March of 2017 at a former Applebee’s location on Dorothy Lane. The company serves traditional Mexican food, including burritos, tacos, carne asada plates, Mexican style rice, beans, and more. All items and sauces are made by hand each day, including tortillas.

El Rancho Grande Mexican Restaurant has numerous positive reviews online, with most websites, such as Yelp and Zomato, showing a solid 4 out of 5 star ratings. In August 2016, the company opened a new 6,400-square-foot location in West Chester Township.

In March 2019, the President of the company won the prestigious Restauranteur of the Year award from the Ohio Restaurant Association. 

In January 2023, the company opened a new location in Englewood, Ohio. 

El Rancho Grande maintains a corporate office in Dayton, Ohio.

You’ve Got Maids Corporate Office

You’ve Got Maids was founded in 2005 in Orlando, Florida, by husband and wife team Frank and Cynthia Berger. The couple had previously owned several Dominos Pizza franchises, but wanted to start a new business where they could sell franchises, rather than run one themselves.

The company operates a house cleaning/maid service franchise operation. From a single franchise, the company now has more than 50 franchise operations. A typical franchise is made up of approximately 40,000 qualified households. The initial franchise fee is just under $7,000. Each franchise offers free estimates and emphasizes a 52 point cleaning system that uses eco-friendly products.

You’ve Got Maids requires that their franchises put their employees through a criminal background check and be bonded and insured.

You've Got Maids

You’ve Got Maids was founded in 2005 in Orlando, Florida, by husband and wife team Frank and Cynthia Berger. The couple had previously owned several Dominos Pizza franchises, but wanted to start a new business where they could sell franchises, rather than run one themselves.

The company operates a house cleaning/maid service franchise operation. From a single franchise, the company now has more than 50 franchise operations. A typical franchise is made up of approximately 40,000 qualified households. The initial franchise fee is just under $7,000. Each franchise offers free estimates and emphasizes a 52 point cleaning system that uses eco-friendly products.

You’ve Got Maids requires that their franchises put their employees through a criminal background check and be bonded and insured.

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