Headquarters

Mens Wearhouse Corporate Office

Men’s Wearhouse was founded in 1973 by George Zimmer. The first store was located in Houston, Texas where they company headquarters remains today.

By 1981, Zimmer had grown the chain to 12 locations. By 1985, there were 25 stores.

In 1992, the company went public. Growth of the chain exploded during the early 90s.

In 1999, the company expands into Canada with the acquisition of Moores Retail Group.

In 2000, the first K&G Women’s Superstore opens.

In 2006, After Hour Formalwear is acquired.

The company was best known for its television commercial’s featuring Zimmer stating, “You’re going to like the way you look. I GUARANTEE it.”

In 2013, founder George Zimmer is fired from his Executive Chairman position for undisclosed reasons.

In 2014, the company acquired competitor Jos. A. Banks for $1.8 billion.

Today, the chain operates over 1,l541 stores under 4 brands: Mens Wearhouse, Mens Wearhouse and Tux, K&G, and Moores Clothing. The company states that it plans to close approximately 10 locations in 2018, but declined to state which locations at this time.

Annual revenue for the company in 2016 was $3.378 billion.

Zimmerman started a new endeavor in 2022, renting tuxedo’s and the market is booming.

The company changed its name to Tailored Brands in February 2016, as well as its ticker symbol on the NYSE, which now is: TLRD. The company headquarters remain in Houston, Texas.

Men's Wearhouse

Men’s Wearhouse was founded in 1973 by George Zimmer. The first store was located in Houston, Texas where they company headquarters remains today.

By 1981, Zimmer had grown the chain to 12 locations. By 1985, there were 25 stores.

History

In 1992, the company went public. Growth of the chain exploded during the early 90s.

In 1999, the company expands into Canada with the acquisition of Moores Retail Group.

In 2000, the first K&G Women’s Superstore opens.

In 2006, After Hour Formalwear is acquired.

The company was best known for its television commercial’s featuring Zimmer stating, “You’re going to like the way you look. I GUARANTEE it.”

In 2013, founder George Zimmer is fired from his Executive Chairman position for undisclosed reasons.

In 2014, the company acquired competitor Jos. A. Banks for $1.8 billion.

Annual revenue for the company in 2016 was $3.378 billion.

Zimmerman started a new endeavor in 2022, renting tuxedo’s and the market is booming.

The company changed its name to Tailored Brands in February 2016, as well as its ticker symbol on the NYSE, which now is: TLRD. The company headquarters remain in Houston, Texas.

Del Taco Corporate Office

Del Taco was founded in 1964 by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson. The first restaurant was called Casa Del Taco and was located in Yermo, California.

In 1966, Dick Naugle joined the founders to create Red-E-Food Systems whose purpose was to franchise the Casa Del Taco system. Naugle would leave 5 years later to start his own Mexican fast-food chain.

In 1973, the company dropped “Casa” and became just Del Taco.

In 1976, the company is purchased by a group of investors.

By 1978, there are 100 Del Taco locations. By 1981, there were 350 stores.

In 1988, Del Taco merges with Naugles under the leadership of Anwar Soliman.

In 1990, the management team purchases the company from Soliman. Kevin K. Moriarty is named as CEO.

In 2006, the chain is purchased by Sagittarius Brands, LLC.

In 2008, the 500th restaurant opens in Burbank, California.

The company was acquired by Levi Acquisition and went public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TACO in late 2015.

Today, there are over 560 Del Taco restaurants in the US, with 310 corporate locations and 241 franchises.

The company introduced a vegan, meatless taco in early May 2019.

The corporate office is still located in Lake Forest, California.

Del Taco

Del Taco was founded in 1964 by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson. The first restaurant was called Casa Del Taco and was located in Yermo, California.

History

In 1973, the company dropped “Casa” and became just Del Taco.

In 1976, the company is purchased by a group of investors.

By 1978, there are 100 Del Taco locations. By 1981, there were 350 stores.

In 1988, Del Taco merges with Naugles under the leadership of Anwar Soliman.

In 1990, the management team purchases the company from Soliman. Kevin K. Moriarty is named as CEO.

In 2006, the chain is purchased by Sagittarius Brands, LLC.

In 2008, the 500th restaurant opens in Burbank, California.

The company was acquired by Levi Acquisition and went public on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TACO in late 2015.

Today, there are over 560 Del Taco restaurants in the US, with 310 corporate locations and 241 franchises.

The company introduced a vegan, meatless taco in early May 2019.

The corporate office is still located in Lake Forest, California.

Helzberg Diamonds Corporate Office

Helzberg Diamonds was founded in 1915 by Morris Helzberg. The first store was located in Kansas City, Missouri.

In 1930, the company develops the Certified Perfect Diamonds Program.

In 1932, the company expands the Kansas City store under the leadership of Morris’s youngest son, Barnett.

By 1959, there were 15 stores and a mail order division.

In 1967, the company launches the famous “I Am Loved” ad campaign.

By 1990, there are 101 stores in 22 states.

In 1995, the company is acquired by Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.

In 1996, the company launches an ecommerce website.

By 1999, there are 200 stores.

In 2010, the company became the first nationwide jeweler to qualify for membership in the American Gem Society.

Today, Helzberg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. The chain currently operates over 250 stores in the US.

Helzberg Diamonds

Helzberg Diamonds was founded in 1915 by Morris Helzberg. The first store was located in Kansas City, Missouri.

In 1930, the company develops the Certified Perfect Diamonds Program.

In 1932, the company expands the Kansas City store under the leadership of Morris’s youngest son, Barnett.

History

By 1959, there were 15 stores and a mail order division.

In 1967, the company launches the famous “I Am Loved” ad campaign.

By 1990, there are 101 stores in 22 states.

In 1995, the company is acquired by Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway.

In 1996, the company launches an ecommerce website.

By 1999, there are 200 stores.

In 2010, the company became the first nationwide jeweler to qualify for membership in the American Gem Society.

Today, Helzberg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. The chain currently operates over 250 stores in the US.

Pet Supplies Plus Corporate Office

Pet Supplies Plus was founded in Redford, Michigan in 1988 by Harry Shallop and Jack Berry. They designed their stores to be more like grocery stores than your average cramped pet store. Pets were also welcome in the stores. The concept was an instant success.

By 1993, there were 30 stores and Harvey Solway joined the company as the third partner.

In the late 90s, the chain began to franchise and grew even more quickly.

In 2010, the company is acquired by private equity firm Irving Place Capital.

In September 2017, True Leaf Pet significantly expanded the distribution of its popular True Hemp supplement line both online and in bricks and mortar stores, including most Pet Supplies Plus locations.

Pets are allowed to walk through the aisles of the Pet Supplies Plus stores. All stores provide treats, chew toys, and other such products, which are located on low shelves making it easy for dogs to reach them. In addition to offering brand name pet foods, the company also makes their own brand of dog and cat foods under the “Redford” name.

Despite the coronavirus and quarantine, Pet Supplies Plus reported strong mid-year growth in June 2020, with more than 12 new franchises created.

Today, there are more than 490 Pet Supplies Plus stores in 31 US states. Almost all locations offer dog grooming, self-service doggie wash stations, and some locations offer low-cost spay and neuter clinics on certain days of each month. Headquarters are located in Livonia, Michigan.

Pet Supplies Plus

By 1993, there were 30 stores and Harvey Solway joined the company as the third partner.

History

In the late 90s, the chain began to franchise and grew even more quickly.

In 2010, the company is acquired by private equity firm Irving Place Capital.

Despite the coronavirus and quarantine, Pet Supplies Plus reported strong mid-year growth in June 2020, with more than 12 new franchises created.

Jackson Hewitt Corporate Office

Jackson Hewitt began in 1982 when a group of investors bought 6 Mel Jackson’s Tax Service locations.

The company grew slowly until 1986 when they began to franchise. By 1987, they had added 22 new offices.

In 1989, the company partners with Montgomery Ward to open branch locations inside their stores.

In 1992, the company goes public.

In 1994, the company partners with WalMart to begin opening branches inside WalMart and Sam’s Club stores.

In 1996, John Hewitt leaves the company and is replaced as CEO by Keith Alessi.

In 1998, the company is purchased by the Cendant Corporation.

By 1999, there were 3,000 locations.

On April 3, 2007, the US Justice Department announced that the federal government had filed civil injunction suits alleging tax fraud by five corporations owned or partly owned by Farrukh Sohail, a franchisor. On September 28, 2007, the Department of Justice announced that it had reached settlements with each of the defendants in the case. Under the settlement agreements, the majority owner, Farrukh Sohail, of each of the businesses was to be barred from preparing tax returns for five years, and approximately fifteen of Sohail’s employees were permanently banned from preparing taxes other than their own. Jackson Hewitt states that an internal audit showed that none of their corporate employees knew about the scam which led to the filing by the Justice Department.

In 2011, the company was taken off the NYSE after defaulting on its debt. The company eventually filed bankruptcy and emerged as a private company.

CNet offered an unflattering online review stating that Jackson Hewitt’s low filing fee is attractive but that the bare-bones software leaves something to be desired.

Today, Jackson Hewitt is the 3rd largest tax preparation service in the US. The company operates over 6,800 locations.

Jackson Hewitt

Jackson Hewitt began in 1982 when a group of investors bought 6 Mel Jackson’s Tax Service locations.

The company grew slowly until 1986 when they began to franchise. By 1987, they had added 22 new offices.

History

In 1989, the company partners with Montgomery Ward to open branch locations inside their stores.

In 1992, the company goes public.

In 1994, the company partners with WalMart to begin opening branches inside WalMart and Sam’s Club stores.

In 1996, John Hewitt leaves the company and is replaced as CEO by Keith Alessi.

In 1998, the company is purchased by the Cendant Corporation.

By 1999, there were 3,000 locations.

In 2011, the company was taken off the NYSE after defaulting on its debt. The company eventually filed bankruptcy and emerged as a private company.

CNet offered an unflattering online review stating that Jackson Hewitt’s low filing fee is attractive but that the bare-bones software leaves something to be desired.

Today, Jackson Hewitt is the 3rd largest tax preparation service in the US. The company operates over 6,800 locations.