Headquarters

Avon Corporate Office

Avon can trace its founding back to 1886 when David H. McConnell started a perfume business in lower New York City. The company’s first sales rep is P.F.E. Albee.

In 1892, the company name was changed to California Perfume Company.

In 1914, the company expands to Canada.

In 1916, the company incorporated in New York.

In 1928, the company begins using the brand Avon for certain products. In 1939, the company changes its name to Avon Products.

In 1946, the company goes public.

In 1954, the company launches its very successful, “Ding Dong, Avon Calling” ad campaign.

By 1978, there are over 1 million independent sales representatives.

In 1990, the company expands to China.

In 1999, Andrea Jung is named as CEO.

Today, Avon manufactures and sells beauty products in over 140 countries worldwide. They are the 5th largest beauty company in the world.

Avon

Avon can trace its founding back to 1886 when David H. McConnell started a perfume business in lower New York City. The company’s first sales rep is P.F.E. Albee.

In 1892, the company name was changed to California Perfume Company.

In 1914, the company expands to Canada.

History

In 1916, the company incorporated in New York.

In 1928, the company begins using the brand Avon for certain products. In 1939, the company changes its name to Avon Products.

In 1946, the company goes public.

In 1954, the company launches its very successful, “Ding Dong, Avon Calling” ad campaign.

By 1978, there are over 1 million independent sales representatives.

In 1990, the company expands to China.

In 1999, Andrea Jung is named as CEO.

Today, Avon manufactures and sells beauty products in over 140 countries worldwide. They are the 5th largest beauty company in the world.

Sport Chalet Corporate Office

Sport Chalet was founded in 1959 by husband and wife Norbert and Irene Olberz. They purchased a ski and tennis store in La Canada, California, where the company headquarters remains today.

The store was popular because it carried merchandise other stores did not have, like surfboards, scuba and mountain climbing equipment.

In 1981, a second location was opened in Huntington Beach.

By 1987, there were 6 stores. The chain continued to grow in the late 80s and early 90s.

In 1992, the company went public.

In 2011, founder Norbert Olberz died.

Today, there are 54 Sport Chalet stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Besides selling sporting goods, many locations have dive pools and offer scuba certification classes.

Sport Chalet

Sport Chalet was founded in 1959 by husband and wife Norbert and Irene Olberz. They purchased a ski and tennis store in La Canada, California, where the company headquarters remains today.

The store was popular because it carried merchandise other stores did not have, like surfboards, scuba and mountain climbing equipment.

In 1981, a second location was opened in Huntington Beach.

History

By 1987, there were 6 stores. The chain continued to grow in the late 80s and early 90s.

In 1992, the company went public.

In 2011, founder Norbert Olberz died.

Today, there are 54 Sport Chalet stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Besides selling sporting goods, many locations have dive pools and offer scuba certification classes.

Skechers was founded in 1992 by father and son Robert and Michael Greenberg. Robert was the former founder of LA Gear. Skecher was originally planned to import and distribute Doc Martens but soon decided to manufacture and sell their own line.

By 1993, after a lawsuit, the company stopped distributing Doc Martens. The same year, the company introduced the “Chrome Dome”, its first successful shoe.

In 1997, the company began selling footwear in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

By 1998, the company had 30 of its own stores and over 2200 retail accounts. The company also enters the athletic footwear category.

In 1999, the company goes public.

In 2012, the company paid $40 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from claims that its Shape Ups helped people lose weight.

Today, Skechers markets more than 3,000 styles of shoes for men, women and children.

Skechers has donated more than 16 million pairs of shoes through its philanthropic program.

In September 2020, Skechers opened 5 new stores in Singapore, creating 40 new jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.

The company maintains a corporate office in Manhattan Beach, California.

Skechers

History

By 1993, after a lawsuit, the company stopped distributing Doc Martens. The same year, the company introduced the “Chrome Dome”, its first successful shoe.

In 1997, the company began selling footwear in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.

By 1998, the company had 30 of its own stores and over 2200 retail accounts. The company also enters the athletic footwear category.

In 1999, the company goes public.

In 2012, the company paid $40 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from claims that its Shape Ups helped people lose weight.

Today, Skechers markets more than 3,000 styles of shoes for men, women and children.

Skechers has donated more than 16 million pairs of shoes through its philanthropic program.

In September 2020, Skechers opened 5 new stores in Singapore, creating 40 new jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.

The company maintains a corporate office in Manhattan Beach, California.

Hooters Corporate Office

Hooters was founded in 1983 by 6 businessmen in Clearwater, Florida, Lynn Stewart, Gil DiGiannantonio, Ed Droste, Billy Ranieri, Ken Wimmer, and Dennis Johnson.

Waitresses at Hooters restaurants are primarily young women, usually referred to simply as “Hooters Girls”, whose revealing outfits and “hooters” are played up and are a primary component of the company’s image. The company employs men and women as cooks, hosts (at some franchises), busboys, and managers.

The menu includes hamburgers, sandwiches, steaks, seafood entrees, appetizers, and the restaurant’s specialty, chicken wings. Almost all Hooters restaurants hold alcoholic beverage licenses to sell beer and wine, and where local permits allow, a full liquor bar. Hooters T-shirts, sweatshirts, and various souvenirs and curios are also sold

In 1984, Hugh Connerty bought the company. Connerty was, in turn, bought out by a group of Atlanta investors led by Robert Brooks. Brooks would purchase the majority stake in the company in 2002.

By 1991, there were 50 restaurants in the Atlanta area. By 1993, there were 100 locations.

In 2006, the Hooters Casino Hotel opens in Las Vegas. Robert Brooks dies in 2006 and leaves control of the company to his son, Coby Brooks.

In 2011, Terry Marks replaces Coby Brooks as CEO.

In 2013, the company announced plans to remodel every restaurant in the chain.

Today, there are 420 Hooters restaurants nationwide. About a quarter of them are company-owned and the rest are franchised.

The company is owned by Chanticleer Holdings, an investment firm. Chanticleer plans to do a reverse merger with Sonnet BioTherapies, Inc., in a statement dated October 10, 2019.

Due to the coronavirus, many Hooters were forced to close, but they are slowly reopening, including the Las Vegas Hooters.

Many local franchises band together to create calendars for sale that feature local waitresses in bikinis.

Hooters

Hooters was founded in 1983 by 6 businessmen in Clearwater, Florida, Lynn Stewart, Gil DiGiannantonio, Ed Droste, Billy Ranieri, Ken Wimmer, and Dennis Johnson.

History

In 1984, Hugh Connerty bought the company. Connerty was, in turn, bought out by a group of Atlanta investors led by Robert Brooks. Brooks would purchase the majority stake in the company in 2002.

By 1991, there were 50 restaurants in the Atlanta area. By 1993, there were 100 locations.

In 2006, the Hooters Casino Hotel opens in Las Vegas. Robert Brooks dies in 2006 and leaves control of the company to his son, Coby Brooks.

In 2011, Terry Marks replaces Coby Brooks as CEO.

In 2013, the company announced plans to remodel every restaurant in the chain.

Today, there are 420 Hooters restaurants nationwide. About a quarter of them are company-owned and the rest are franchised.

The company is owned by Chanticleer Holdings, an investment firm. Chanticleer plans to do a reverse merger with Sonnet BioTherapies, Inc., in a statement dated October 10, 2019.

Due to the coronavirus, many Hooters were forced to close, but they are slowly reopening, including the Las Vegas Hooters.

Many local franchises band together to create calendars for sale that feature local waitresses in bikinis.

White Castle Corporate Office

White Castle was founded in 1921 by E.W. Ingram and Walter Anderson in Wichita, Kansas.

In 1924, they incorporate the company as White Castle System of Eating Houses Corporation.

In the 1930s the company innovates many firsts in the fast food industry including newspaper coupons, using paper cartons for burgers and frozen hamburger patties.

In 1933, Anderson sells his stake in the company to Ingram.

In 1934, the company headquarters is relocated to Columbus, Ohio where it remains today.

In 1966, Ingram dies and his son, E.W. Ingram Jr is named President.

In 1977, E.W. (Bill) Ingram III takes over as President.

In 1979, the first drive thru restaurant opens in Indianapolis.

In 1986, the company expands outside the US with a franchise in Japan.

Today, there are over 350 White Castle locations mostly in the Midwest and Eastern US. The company no longer franchises and all locations are corporately owned.

White Castle

White Castle was founded in 1921 by E.W. Ingram and Walter Anderson in Wichita, Kansas.

In 1924, they incorporate the company as White Castle System of Eating Houses Corporation.

In the 1930s the company innovates many firsts in the fast food industry including newspaper coupons, using paper cartons for burgers and frozen hamburger patties.

History

In 1933, Anderson sells his stake in the company to Ingram.

In 1934, the company headquarters is relocated to Columbus, Ohio where it remains today.

In 1966, Ingram dies and his son, E.W. Ingram Jr is named President.

In 1977, E.W. (Bill) Ingram III takes over as President.

In 1979, the first drive thru restaurant opens in Indianapolis.

In 1986, the company expands outside the US with a franchise in Japan.

Today, there are over 350 White Castle locations mostly in the Midwest and Eastern US. The company no longer franchises and all locations are corporately owned.