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HersheyPark Corporate Office

Hersheypark

Hersheypark, originally spelled Hershey Park until about 1970, was founded in May of 1906 by Milton Hershey as a place for Hershey factory workers to enjoy the outdoors. Its first summer in operation, the park had Memorial Day celebrations, bands, baseball games, and other events. The very first ride was introduced in 1908; a Merry Go Round. In 1910, the park added a miniature railroad, and in 1923, the park added its first roller coaster, The WildCat.

Today, the park has more than 75 rides, 13 roller coasters, and 16 water rides. Hersheypark receives approximately 3.2 million visitors each year. The park is open Easter weekend through September, Halloween, and Christmas day.

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The theme park recently came under fire in July 2019, after an attempted child abduction at the park was discounted by employees, who were reluctant to call security and security refused to contact local police.

The park is privately owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company. Hersheypark opened their newest attraction in 2007, Boardwalk, which features water rides such as Canyon River Rapids and Tidal Force.

FairPoint Communications Corporate Office

FairPoint Communications

Fairpoint Communications was founded in 1991 as MJD Communications. The company was acquired by Fairpoint Communications in 2006. The company is a telecommunications and internet service provider in mainly rural areas in 17 states. Fairpoint Communications is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Fairpoint Communications purchased Verizon land lines for cash and debt. Verizon stockholders would receive slightly more than $1 billion in Fairpoint Communication stock.

The company filed for bankruptcy in 2009. As a result, Verizon customers who had been acquired in 2007 lost most of their market shares. The company emerged from bankruptcy in 2011.

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Today, the company has 3,300 employees and annual revenue in 2014 of $1.274 million. Fairpoint Communications is still struggling with striking workers since October of 2014. The company hired replacement workers, who have had trouble maintaining service lines during severe winter storms.

Fairpoint Communications is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol: FRP

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Cheeseburger In Paradise Corporate Office

Cheeseburger in Paradise

Cheeseburger in Paradise Bar and Grill was founded in Indianapolis, Indiana, in August of 2002. The restaurant chain is named after the famous song of the same name by singer Jimmy Buffet, who had a small ownership in the chain and allowed for the licensing of the name.

The restaurant chain offers typical American cuisine such as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken burgers, salads, soups, alcoholic drinks, and sandwiches. Each restaurant has an island or beach theme. In addition, the restaurant offers a gluten free menu.

Cheeseburger in Paradise was purchased in December of 2012 by Luby’s restaurant group for $11 million. Jimmy Buffet received 2% for his end to the chain and the removal of his association with the restaurant. Luby’s closed several locations soon after the sale. Cheeseburger in Paradise still has 6 locations in 6 states.

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FatBurger Corporate Office

FatBurger

Fatburger was founded in 1947 by Lovey Yancey in South Los Angeles. Originally called Mr. Fatburger, Yancey changed the name in 1952 when her Mr. cutout for parts unknown. The company opened several more locations in California, but did not branch out to other states until the late 1990’s.

Today, Fatburger has more than 150 locations in the U.S. and 17 countries. The company currently has 150 franchises and plans to open 300 more in the next 5 years. In 2008, the company opened its first location inside a sports stadium in Arizona. The company also opened a franchise in Bejing, China, in 2009.

Fatburger offers typical American cuisine, including hamburgers, cheeseburgers, French fries, and in some locations, even alcoholic drinks. This restaurant chain is well-known for offering a wide variety of burger “sizes” ; small, large, double meat, triple meat, even XXXL sizes for the super hungry.

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Xenon Academy Corporate Office

Xenon Academy

Peter Michael Franelli, or Xenon as he was commonly called, is considered by many to be one of the top hairdressers of all time. Peel’s Salon Services brought Xenon into their business and the Xenon Academy was founded in Omaha, Nebraska. The school offers cosmetology courses, hair styling, cosmetic classes, nail styling, and cosmetologist instructor courses. Xenon passed away at the age of 57 from cancer, but the school continues in his name.

Today, Xenon Academy has 5 locations in Nebraska and Colorado. The school is fully accredited and is in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. Xenon Academy has had more than 5,000 graduates due in part to their Pivot Point Cirrucilum.

The school also offers a full service beauty/nail salon and day spa, so that graduates can gain valuable experience.

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