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Universal Studios Florida Corporate Office

Universal Studios Florida, sometimes called Universal Studios Orlando, was founded in 1982. Originally designed by the Universal Studios movie company to be an active working movie set and theme park, which would allow visitors to see how movies are made “behind the scenes.” However, in 1986, co-founder of the park, Steven Spielberg, believed that they could compete with Disney World if they designed a theme park from the ground up.

The theme park officially opened in July of 1990. Universal Studios Florida designs roller coaster rides, water rides, and animated fantasy rides mostly based on popular movies from their own library, however, they are not above using licensed characters from other studios such as Men in Black and The Simpsons.

In February 2019, leaked documents showed that Universal intended to copy one of Disney’s most profitable theme’s- Mario Kart or Super Mario World.

A family from Guatemala sued Universal in 2018 for having warning signs only posted in English after the father had a heart attack on the Skull Island Adventure ride in 2016.

Universal Studios Florida, like the one in Hollywood, is owned by NBC Universal Company. The theme park is the 8th most visited park in the US and the 16th most visited park in the world, with 7.06 million guests in 2013.

Universal Studios Florida

History

In February 2019, leaked documents showed that Universal intended to copy one of Disney’s most profitable theme’s- Mario Kart or Super Mario World.

A family from Guatemala sued Universal in 2018 for having warning signs only posted in English after the father had a heart attack on the Skull Island Adventure ride in 2016.

Woodside Farm Creamery Corporate Office

Woodside Farm Creamery is a real working farm that mainly involves dairy cows and chickens. The Mitchell family has owned this farm since 1796 and up until 1961, its main focus was on milk production. Today, the farm has approximately 30 dairy cows, but the purpose now is to provide milk, cream, and butterfat for its ice cream sales.

The company opened their store making ice cream and other frozen treats, including shakes, as well as homemade goodies such as fudge, cakes, pies, and brownies in 1998. Chickens were added to the farm in 2015 and free range, organic eggs are now also offered for sale.

Sheep and goats are kept to keep the grasses trimmed around the ice cream shop, as well as to provide entertainment for guests. The store is open seasonally, and offers catering services as well.

Woodside Farm Creamery

Sheep and goats are kept to keep the grasses trimmed around the ice cream shop, as well as to provide entertainment for guests. The store is open seasonally, and offers catering services as well.

History

BackCountry.Com Corporate Office

Backcountry.Com was founded by two friends, Jim Holland and John Bresee. The company originally began selling avalanche items online out of their loft in Heber City, Utah. During their first 15 years, the company grew at an outstanding rate and was one of the first profitable online retailers. This two man operation now employs more than 1,200 full time employees.

The company purchased the domain name backcountry.com for $75,000 in 2004

TSG Consumer Partners purchased the company in July of 2015 and a new CEO, Jonathan Nielsen, was announced in March of 2016.

In October 2018, Backcountry.com filed for trademarks protecting the word “backcountry“, then proceeded to file lawsuits against smaller companies with the word “backcountry” in them, such as Backcountry Denim (now known as BDCo), Backcountry eBikes (now known as Backcou eBikes), Backcountry Babes (a female avalanche education clinic), and Marquette Backcountry Skis.

Backcountry.Com is an online retailer of outdoor and hiking gear, including tents, clothing, backpacking gear, skiing equipment, hats, watches, wallets, footwear, and helmets. The company opened its first brick and mortar store in Park City and has plans to open two more locations, despite the coronavirus.

BackCountry.Com maintains a corporate office in Park City, Utah.

Backcountry.Com

History

The company purchased the domain name backcountry.com for $75,000 in 2004

TSG Consumer Partners purchased the company in July of 2015 and a new CEO, Jonathan Nielsen, was announced in March of 2016.

BackCountry.Com maintains a corporate office in Park City, Utah.

Kings Island Corporate Office

Kings Island first opened in 1972 by Taft Broadcasting Company, whose original intention was an extension of Coney Island. Kings Island is a 364 acre amusement park with a wide variety of roller coasters and water rides. The park receives more than 3 million visitors each year and has an astounding 14 roller coasters.

Kings Island was purchased in 2006 by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, who purchased this amusement park, along with other Paramount Parks for $1.24 billion.

This amusement park has been used in numerous sitcoms, movies, and other television shows, as well as music videos over the years. It is well known for hosting a Halloween themed event. Kings Island is the second most visited amusement park behind Cedar Point only by a few thousand visitors.

The company plans on opening a luxury resort called Camp Cedar in June 2021.

In April 2021, Kings Island raised the pay it gives to seasonal workers, paying between $11 and $14 an hour depending on the position.

Kings Island keeps its corporate office in Mason, Ohio.

Kings Island

History

Kings Island was purchased in 2006 by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, who purchased this amusement park, along with other Paramount Parks for $1.24 billion.

The company plans on opening a luxury resort called Camp Cedar in June 2021.

In April 2021, Kings Island raised the pay it gives to seasonal workers, paying between $11 and $14 an hour depending on the position.

Kings Island keeps its corporate office in Mason, Ohio.

Chuck E. Cheese Corporate Office

Chuck E. Cheese’s was founded in San Jose, California in 1977. The company is a chain of American family entertainment and food restaurants. Co-founded by the creator of Atari, Nolan Bushnell, Chuck E. Cheese’s was the first restaurant to integrate food, live entertainment for children, games, and a play center inside one business. The original name was Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre.

The company began franchising in 1979 and has been sold several times over the years. Today, Chuck E. Cheese’s is owned by CEC Entertainment Concepts, who also owns Peter Piper Pizza.

In July 2018, the company initiated a “pay once play all day” program, rather than rely on tokens. This has been a very successful program, with all participating franchises reporting increased revenue.

Chuck E. Cheese’s has more than 600 locations in the U.S. The company had annual revenue in 2015 of $922 million. The restaurant chain most often hosts birthday parties for children, which feature costumed figures of performing animals and arcade games.

Chuck E. Cheese's

The company began franchising in 1979 and has been sold several times over the years. Today, Chuck E. Cheese’s is owned by CEC Entertainment Concepts, who also owns Peter Piper Pizza.