From a tiny store with three parking spaces in 1967 to the largest locally owned pizza chain in North Louisiana, Johnny's Pizza has come a long way, tossing and turning the region's favorite pizza without fail day after day. Johnny Huntsman had always wanted to go into business for himself. But the only thing he knew at the time was how to make one heck of a pizza--learned while working at a pizza place in college. One day he passed by (what is now) the University of Louisiana at Monroe and saw a building for rent. And with some borrowed money he opened his first restaurant on DeSiard Street. There were no other pizza stores in Monroe in those days. And most people around had never eaten pizza. Things started off slow, and when a national chain came to town and started advertising in a big way, Huntsman thought it was over. Instead, the advertising created awareness about pizza, and Huntsman's product started to take hold and claim its own following. After fast growth in the 70s and 80s and a trickle-down effect from Louisiana's economy, times got tough. However, that's when Huntsman persevered and used brilliant grassroots marketing tactics, which included standing by the busiest intersection in Monroe, donned in a barrel, suspenders, sneakers and a ball cap with a sign that read "Please Eat Johnny's Pizza."​ As a result, in came the media and publicity. Huntsman did the same thing in Shreveport, and sales bounced back, rededicating the company's efforts to North Louisiana. Long known for great products (Johnny's consistently ranks as North Louisiana's favorite pizza) as well as outstanding community service, Johnny's Pizza House commands a large market share percentage. So many great years of terrific pizza. So many great years of community service. So many great years of believing in people. Thanks for the good times, Johnny!

Alabama Media Group is one of the country’s most innovative local media companies – and operates AL.com, the AL Education Lab, This is Alabama, People of Alabama and the Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile editions of The Lede. In addition, the company runs a digital marketing business which serves advertising clients throughout the Southeast, a film production group Advance Originals, and the national brands Reckon and It’s a Southern Thing. We have more than 100 journalists who are dedicated to telling stories that change lives, laws and minds across our digital brands right here in Alabama. And our work continues to earn national recognition for its impact and innovation. In the past 5 years, AL.com journalists have been awarded two Pulitzer Prizes and been a finalist for another, won 21 regional Emmys for documentary work, an Edward R. Murrow award for podcasting and a Webby Award for short-form comedy. According to ComScore, AL.com is regularly in the top 10 of local news websites across the country and reaches an average of 11 million monthly users. Alabama Media Group brands also have more than 3.4 million followers across social media platforms and produce more than two dozen newsletters and podcasts. Alabama Media Group is part of Advance Local Media and owned by Advance, owners of Conde’ Nast; and shareholders in Reddit, Warner Bros. Discovery and Charter Communications. One of the largest media groups in the United States, Advance operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 58+ million people, including MLive Media Group, Advance Ohio, NJ Advance Media, Advance Media NY, MassLive Media, Oregonian Media Group, PA Media Group and Staten Island Media Group.

MCGUIRE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC is a restaurants company based out of 600 E GREGORY ST, Pensacola, Florida, United States.

COMMANDER'S FAMILY OF RESTAURANTS, INC. is a restaurants company based out of 1427 WASHINGTON AVENUE, NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, United States.

Antoon Enterprises a family owned and operated business located in Alexandria, Louisiana. The company is currently in the restaurant and construction business. Antoon Hospitality Group operates 4 Popeyes Chicken, 2 Outlaw's BBQ and 1 Taco Bueno. Bayou Rapides Corporation does commercial builds and reimages as well as residential builds and remodels.

Arkel International is an infrastructure and essential services company that provides integrated solutions to serve the unique needs of our customers doing work in under-developed, hostile and emerging markets with little to no infrastructure. Our team has performed multi-million dollar projects for life support, operations and maintenance, power generation, and construction throughout the Middle East and Africa. Arkel goes where others cannot or will not. We've built a reputation of fulfilling our promises and the needs of our customers worldwide.

Link Restaurant Group was founded in January 2009 by James Beard Award winning executive Chef Donald Link with the goal to support the continuous growth of his family of restaurants in New Orleans. Chef Link, his partners and staff are passionate about southern food. Working with local purveyors and farmers, the Link team is committed to utilizing quality, local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. We are enthusiastic about wine and focus on simple, attentive service. An honest and solid foundation of all members of the Link Restaurant Group.

Started in 1974 in Tuscaloosa Alabama, Taco Casa is a locally owned, fast food, Mexican restaurant. We have built a reputation for great tasting, homemade food items using only quality ingredients and offering courteous, friendly customer service. An institution in Tuscaloosa for 46+ years.

TEN D ENTERPRISES, INC is a restaurants company based out of 6520 SANPLEX DR, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States.

Brown & Riding was founded in 1980 and is one of the largest wholesale insurance brokerage firms in the United States. Our long history of success and growth is directly attributable to our unwavering commitment to supporting our staff and to helping clients achieve their objectives in the most efficient, cost effective, and transparent manner possible. B&R is consistently named as one of the Top 10 Largest P&C Wholesalers, 5-Star Wholesale Brokers, Best Places to Work in Insurance, and Top Insurance Employers. Our professionals are diverse teams of recognized experts, located throughout the country, organized by industry and practice area, and who have achieved marked recognition at local, regional, and national levels. We are the only Top 10 wholesaler that is fully independent and owner-operated, with a long-term perpetuation strategy that offers top professionals meaningful ownership opportunities. Our ownership model ensures that we are not under any pressure from a parent company, private equity partner, or anyone but ourselves and our code of conduct and values. Our consistent performance and achievements in delivering for our clients and carrier partners and supporting our employees ensures that the B&R brand is synonymous with our values: Teamwork, Quality, and Professionalism. With 20 offices nationwide, we can write business in all 50 U.S. states as well as Canada. Company Headquarters 901 Main Street, Suite 3650 Dallas, TX 75202 phone: 972.402.6669 #BrownAndRiding

CC’s Coffee House was born in the heart of New Orleans in 1995. In the time since, it has become a local favorite, with more than 30 locations throughout Louisiana. Our coffee is brewed with 100 percent Arabica coffee beans and our line of hot brewed coffees, espresso drinks and signature frozen beverages like our Mochasippi® cannot be matched for quality or flavor. Our mission is to serve everyone better than anyone else. We have three values that we try to live up to everyday: be real, be exceptional, and be passionate. We are committed to supporting the communities we serve, improving the lives of our guests, and promoting our common humanity. Since its creation, CC’s Coffee House has built a friendly, fun-loving culture that’s all about service and quality. We work hard to provide a welcoming, comforting place where guests feel special every time they visit. When you join our team, you become a part of our family. We have a good time and offer great team member perks. Opportunity is Brewing at CC’s Coffee House! Own part of a rich, bold, Louisiana legacy as a CC’s Coffee house licensee. We’re a contemporary brand with upbeat, inviting stores that make great community gathering places. And with current rapid expansion— we're looking for highly qualified single and multi-unit owners for licensed territory development. Our upscale build-outs coupled with strong shots of Southern Charm have made CC's the favorite with locals and an exciting alternative to other brands on the national scale. Our People make the difference! CC’s® Coffee House licensed operations offers exceptional products, new revenue streams and a growing customer base to businesses interested in partnering with a brand synonymous with consistency, quality, and innovation. We invite you to become a part of the CC’s family as a licensee. For more information, visit us at www.ccscoffee.com/licensing

Kirkendoll Management (KM) is a private boutique hospitality management and investment company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. KM is one of the top entertainment management companies in the world and is distinguished by its ability to create the ultimate guest experience. In addition to its standalone company-owned and operated businesses, Kirkendoll Management owns Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant® and is the Master Licensor for PENTHOUSE®-branded goods and services around the world.