Headquarters

Britax Corporate Office

Britax was formed in 1939 out of a company called British Accessories.

In 1973, the company acquired Germany company Romer and also launched their first child car seat.

In 1986, Australian company Safe-N-Sound was acquired. In 1987, the company acquired Steelcraft.

In 1996, Britax USA is formed and their first car seat, the Freeway, is launched in the US. A year later, the Roundabout, their first convertible car seat is launched.

In 1997, the first booster seat is launched. The first ISOFIX seat is also launched. ISOFIX eventually becomes the LATCH system.

In 2000, Britax launches their first infant car seat.

Britax is currently the best selling child car seat manufacturer in Europe and one of the top manufacturers in the USA. In addition to carseats, the company also produces strollers, baby carriers and other accessories.

Britax

Britax was formed in 1939 out of a company called British Accessories.

In 1973, the company acquired Germany company Romer and also launched their first child car seat.

In 1986, Australian company Safe-N-Sound was acquired. In 1987, the company acquired Steelcraft.

History

In 1996, Britax USA is formed and their first car seat, the Freeway, is launched in the US. A year later, the Roundabout, their first convertible car seat is launched.

In 1997, the first booster seat is launched. The first ISOFIX seat is also launched. ISOFIX eventually becomes the LATCH system.

In 2000, Britax launches their first infant car seat.

Bob Evans Corporate Office

Bob Evans was founded in 1948 in in Rio Grande, Ohio. Bob originally began making sausage for his 12 stool diner. Customers told him that he had the best sausage ever. However, demand was greater than he could supply. Bob made a deal with his cousin Tim Evans, who ran a packing plant, to follow his recipe, then pack and ship the sausage.

Evans began selling his sausage all across Ohio, mainly to grocery stores. Restaurants weren’t interested, telling Evans that customers didn’t care for and wouldn’t pay for high-quality sausage. Evans didn’t agree and opened his own restaurant.

In 1963, the company went public as Bob Evans Farms. In 1964, a Michigan restaurant was opened, the first location outside Ohio.

In 1971, Bob’s cousin Dan Evans becomes President and CEO.

In 1983, the 100th restaurant is opened.

In 1987, the company acquired Owens Country Sausage.

In 2000, Dan Evans retires.

In 2002, the company opens its 500th restaurant.

Bob Evans dies of pneumonia in 2007.

In September of 2017, Bob Evans restaurants were acquired by Post Holdings for $1.5 billion. The sale was completed in January of 2018, thus removing Bob Evans from the NASDAQ. The CEO firmly stated that no restaurant locations would close because of the sale.

Bob Evans currently operates more than 600 locations in 24 states. Annual revenue in 2012 was $1.669 billion. The company employs more than 46,000 persons. Headquarters are still located in New Albany, Ohio.

Bob Evans

History

In 1963, the company went public as Bob Evans Farms. In 1964, a Michigan restaurant was opened, the first location outside Ohio.

In 1971, Bob’s cousin Dan Evans becomes President and CEO.

In 1983, the 100th restaurant is opened.

In 1987, the company acquired Owens Country Sausage.

In 2000, Dan Evans retires.

In 2002, the company opens its 500th restaurant.

Bob Evans dies of pneumonia in 2007.

Dunkin Donuts Corporate Office

Dunkin Donuts was founded in 1950 by William Rosenberg. The first location was in Quincy, Massachusetts.

In 1955, the first franchise opened in Worcester.

In 1963, the chain opened its 100th corporately owned location. In 1964, the 1000th franchise opened.

In 1990, the 2000th location opened.

In 2004, the company headquarters was relocated to Canton, Massachusetts.

In 2006, the company was acquired by several private equity firms led by Bain Capital.

In 2007, the first location in Taiwan was opened.

Dunkin Brands, the parent company of Dunkin Donuts, went public in 2011.

The company currently operates over 12,000 locations in 42 countries worldwide.

In 2015, the company had more than $10 billion in revenue.

The company announced in early 2015 that it would close 100 low-performing sites, but planned to open another 100 locations in other states, especially in California.

The company also stated in 2016 that it had plans to add more than 1,000 locations in China over the next 20 years.

In late July 2018, the company launched a new snack collection, with items costing no more than $2. Food items include chicken strips and ham and cheese roll-ups.

With approximately 12,900 locations in 42 countries and more than 270,000 employees, Dunkin’ is one of the largest coffee shop and donut shop chains in the world.

Actor Ben Affleck began plugging Dunkin’ Donuts in January 2023.

In January 2023, a customer inexplicably threw hot coffee on a worker at an Ohio store.

Dunkin Donuts maintains a corporate office in Canton, Massachusetts.

Dunkin Donuts

Dunkin Donuts was founded in 1950 by William Rosenberg. The first location was in Quincy, Massachusetts.

In 1955, the first franchise opened in Worcester.

History

In 1963, the chain opened its 100th corporately owned location. In 1964, the 1000th franchise opened.

In 1990, the 2000th location opened.

In 2004, the company headquarters was relocated to Canton, Massachusetts.

In 2006, the company was acquired by several private equity firms led by Bain Capital.

In 2007, the first location in Taiwan was opened.

Dunkin Brands, the parent company of Dunkin Donuts, went public in 2011.

The company currently operates over 12,000 locations in 42 countries worldwide.

In 2015, the company had more than $10 billion in revenue.

The company announced in early 2015 that it would close 100 low-performing sites, but planned to open another 100 locations in other states, especially in California.

The company also stated in 2016 that it had plans to add more than 1,000 locations in China over the next 20 years.

In late July 2018, the company launched a new snack collection, with items costing no more than $2. Food items include chicken strips and ham and cheese roll-ups.

With approximately 12,900 locations in 42 countries and more than 270,000 employees, Dunkin’ is one of the largest coffee shop and donut shop chains in the world.

Actor Ben Affleck began plugging Dunkin’ Donuts in January 2023.

In January 2023, a customer inexplicably threw hot coffee on a worker at an Ohio store.

Dunkin Donuts maintains a corporate office in Canton, Massachusetts.

NutriSystem Corporate Office

NutriSystem was founded in 1971 when inventor Harold Katz set out to help his mother lose weight. Katz opened his first weight loss center in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.

The company grew quickly through franchises and Katz opening more corporate-owned locations. The company rebranded as Nutrisystem in 1980 and went public in 1982 on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol NTRI.

The company began at first by dispensing weight loss tips and counseling but later moved to offer their own food, which was picked up at counseling offices.

In 1985, the company went private after the franchisees bought out Katz, who had purchased the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.

In 1993, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after expanding to nearly 2,000 centers.

In 1997, the company became an online business during the dot-com explosion.

Today, the company sells through their website and QVC. They have many celebrity endorsers including Marie Osmond, Jillian Barberie, Dan Marino and Don Shula.

In 2014, the company received a great deal of criticism after a blind control test found that subjects lost only a minimal amount of weight using the company’s products during the first 3 months and that there was no evidence that Nutrisystem products helped to maintain long-term weight loss.

In 2015, the company acquired the South Beach Diet brand for $15 million.

US News, in a review of the Top 40 Diet Plans, ranked Nutrisystem as #19, giving it high marks for convenience and food availability, but low marks for lack of choices when eating out and the company’s “TV Dinners.”

NutriSystem

NutriSystem was founded in 1971 when inventor Harold Katz set out to help his mother lose weight. Katz opened his first weight loss center in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.

History

The company began at first by dispensing weight loss tips and counseling but later moved to offer their own food, which was picked up at counseling offices.

In 1985, the company went private after the franchisees bought out Katz, who had purchased the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.

In 1993, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after expanding to nearly 2,000 centers.

In 1997, the company became an online business during the dot-com explosion.

Today, the company sells through their website and QVC. They have many celebrity endorsers including Marie Osmond, Jillian Barberie, Dan Marino and Don Shula.

In 2015, the company acquired the South Beach Diet brand for $15 million.

LivingSocial Corporate Office

LivingSocial was founded in 2007 as Hungry Machine by Tim O’Shaughnessy, Eddie Frederick, Aaron Batalion and Val Aleksenko. The company originally created Facebook applications.

In 2008, the company received $5 million in funding from Steve Case and Grotech Ventures.

In 2009, the company acquired BuyYourFriendADrink.com and launched their daily deal service.

In 2010, the company received an additional $5 million from Steve Case and Grotech. An additional $25 million was raised two months later. Amazon.com invested $175 million in LivingSocial in December of 2010.

The company has made several acquisitions during its growth including Urban Escapes, Jump On It, LetsBonus, GoNabit and DealKeren.

Today, LivingSocial is one of the largest daily deal websites online. They are Groupon’s largest competitor.

LivingSocial

LivingSocial was founded in 2007 as Hungry Machine by Tim O’Shaughnessy, Eddie Frederick, Aaron Batalion and Val Aleksenko. The company originally created Facebook applications.

In 2008, the company received $5 million in funding from Steve Case and Grotech Ventures.

In 2009, the company acquired BuyYourFriendADrink.com and launched their daily deal service.

History

The company has made several acquisitions during its growth including Urban Escapes, Jump On It, LetsBonus, GoNabit and DealKeren.

Today, LivingSocial is one of the largest daily deal websites online. They are Groupon’s largest competitor.