Founded in 1960, Covelli Enterprises has grown to become the 4th largest franchisee in the United States and the single largest franchisee in the Panera Bread system. Previous owner and operator of 45 McDonald's franchises, Covelli currently owns and operates more than 300 Panera locations in 8 states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. In addition to Panera Bread, Covelli Enterprises is also a franchisee of several Dairy Queen and O’Charley’s Restaurants. Recognized as having the highest rated restaurant operations and business practices in the industry, Sam Covelli has continually won operational awards for sales, exceptional service, cleanliness, and customer service. Recognized by Ernst and Young as their Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005, Covelli was then named Restaurateur of the Year. Covelli has also been inducted into the “Business Hall of Fame” of Northeast Ohio. Covelli Enterprises has a long history of giving back to the community. In 2017 alone, Covelli Enterprises donated more than $32 million dollars in unsold bread product and monetary support to local hunger relief agencies and other non-profit organizations in the communities where it does business.

Founded in 1960, Covelli Enterprises has grown to become the 4th largest franchisee in the United States and the single largest franchisee in the Panera Bread system. Previous owner and operator of 45 McDonald's franchises, Covelli currently owns and operates more than 300 Panera locations in 8 states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. In addition to Panera Bread, Covelli Enterprises is also a franchisee of several Dairy Queen and O’Charley’s Restaurants. Recognized as having the highest rated restaurant operations and business practices in the industry, Sam Covelli has continually won operational awards for sales, exceptional service, cleanliness, and customer service. Recognized by Ernst and Young as their Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005, Covelli was then named Restaurateur of the Year. Covelli has also been inducted into the “Business Hall of Fame” of Northeast Ohio. Covelli Enterprises has a long history of giving back to the community. In 2017 alone, Covelli Enterprises donated more than $32 million dollars in unsold bread product and monetary support to local hunger relief agencies and other non-profit organizations in the communities where it does business.

DiRusso's Sausage, Inc. produces the finest Italian sausage products available with a priority on quality control, food safety, and customer service.

Red Letter Hospitality (a.k.a. Eastwood Group) is a management company providing shared services resulting in overall lower costs and efficiencies. At this time, RLH will “pass through” the synergistic savings to the individual businesses. The RLH Management Structure enables effective resource utilization to provide the premier culinary and beverage experience in the Region. Our Vision: 1. Attract the best hospitality talent 2. Be innovative and a cutting edge hospitality leader 3. Cultivate growth and Expansion 4. Be "best-in-class"​ operators 5. Be engaging and partners in our communities Entities: The Cork 1794| The Skunk and Goat Tavern| Molly Brannigan's| CoreLife Eatery The Cork 1794: Get ready for an experience like no other. An atmosphere where uncommon style, comfort and service seamlessly meld. Where food and beverages are expertly crafted to be beautiful, satisfying and truly special. A place that makes every day feel like a reason to celebrate. The Skunk and Goat Tavern: The Skunk & Goat Tavern offers a unique and funky take on the American tavern experience, with focus on craft brews, prohibition-era inspired cocktails and eclectic dishes. Smartly situated in the town square and flavored with a neighborhood vibe, it has become a gathering spot for locals, as well as a destination dining experience for foodies, beverage enthusiasts and travelers, alike. Molly Brannigan's: Warm and welcoming, her hospitality is rivaled only by her cooking. Expect the finest homemade Irish fare, along with a wee bit of the unexpected, including hand crafted cocktails and fast, fresh lunches. CoreLife Eatery: A fast casual healthy restaurant chain. Our three locations are in Mentor, OH. Fairlawn, OH. & Boardman, OH. RLH plans to open 20+stores throughout greater Ohio region, Erie, PA, and State College, PA.

A franchise of Buffalo Wild Wings, Marcos Pizza, and Rusty Taco with a portfolio of 55 Buffalo Wild Wings locations in California, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia. Nine Marcos Pizza in Western Ohio, and one Rusty Taco in Maumee, Ohio. The growth continues for Grube Inc.

Business Development Resources, Inc. (BDR) is the home service industry's premier business training and coaching provider, serving HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors and distributors. BDR has helped thousands of contractors build sustainable companies that offer opportunities for their employees and excellent service to the community they serve. OUR MISSION: Through teamwork, we will increase the profitability and efficiency of our clients to prime* while maintaining an environment that fosters unequaled team member growth and success. *Prime: The most flourishing stage or state. OUR VALUES: • Absolute honesty and integrity. • Uphold the highest level of confidentiality and trust. • Empowered, passionate, heartfelt caring and support for our clients and team. • Teamwork is the source of our strength. • We encourage our family to grow, contribute, and accomplish. • Leading industries we serve through innovation and creativity. • Consistent, actionable knowledge transfer to those we serve. • Owning our results and being accountable to ourselves, our team, and our clients. • Change is essential; we will always embrace it.

Founded in 1960, Covelli Enterprises has grown to become the 4th largest franchisee in the United States and the single largest franchisee in the Panera Bread system. Previous owner and operator of 45 McDonald's franchises, Covelli currently owns and operates more than 300 Panera locations in 8 states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. In addition to Panera Bread, Covelli Enterprises is also a franchisee of several Dairy Queen and O’Charley’s Restaurants. Recognized as having the highest rated restaurant operations and business practices in the industry, Sam Covelli has continually won operational awards for sales, exceptional service, cleanliness, and customer service. Recognized by Ernst and Young as their Entrepreneur of the Year in 2005, Covelli was then named Restaurateur of the Year. Covelli has also been inducted into the “Business Hall of Fame” of Northeast Ohio. Covelli Enterprises has a long history of giving back to the community. In 2017 alone, Covelli Enterprises donated more than $32 million dollars in unsold bread product and monetary support to local hunger relief agencies and other non-profit organizations in the communities where it does business.

CLASSI-CO FOODS is a wholesale company based out of 275 COMMERCE AVE, NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania, United States.

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., is the largest and oldest rodeo-sanctioning body in the world. The recognized leader in professional rodeo, the PRCA is committed to maintaining the highest standards in the industry in every area, from improving working conditions for contestants and monitoring livestock welfare to boosting entertainment value and promoting sponsors. The PRCA also proudly supports youth rodeo with educational camps and financial assistance to young standouts preparing to enter the professional ranks, as well as supporting allied organizations such as Tough Enough to Wear Pink, Miss Rodeo America, the American Quarter Horse Association and the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. Annually, the PRCA sanctions about 600 of the most elite multiple-event rodeos on the continent, in 37 states and three Canadian provinces – the cream of the crop among thousands of rodeo-related events that take place each year in North America. As a membership-driven organization, the PRCA works to ensure that every event it sanctions is managed with fairness and competence and that the livestock used is healthy and cared for to the highest standards.

Platinum Corral was founded in 1996 as a multi-unit franchise operator of Golden Corral Buffet-Grill restaurants. We have become one of the leading and most progressive operations in the system with units in North Carolina and Virginia. Platinum had 11 of its restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019. Only 24 of these Awards for Operations Excellence were presented in the entire Golden Corral brand of almost 500 restaurants in 2019. This included the #1 Store and #2 Store of 2019 in the entire brand.

Rise Pies’ story began in 2013, when its sister company, Chestnut Land Company of Youngstown, Ohio, celebrated its 20th year anniversary as a franchisee of Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels. Chestnut has grown to 70 Auntie Anne’s stores in 15 states. For several years, Chestnut had looked to launch a complementary restaurant concept to present to its real estate partners. The concept that kept coming up in Chestnut’s discussions was pizza, which 93% of Americans report eating at least once per month. After considering several franchise concepts in the category, Chestnut CEO Ed Muransky couldn’t help but think that many of the pizza offerings in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio were simply better. He looked to combine the wonderful pizza of Youngstown with the burgeoning fast casual segment of the restaurant industry, and Rise Pies was born. Ed teamed up with his son Eddie and Award-Winning Chef Vernon Cesta, the Owner and Executive Chef at Vernon’s Café, an Italian Bistro in Niles, Ohio that has enjoyed over 19 years of success, and V2, a Trattoria and Wine Bar which opened in 2011 and has been a key presence in the revitalization of Downtown Youngstown, Ohio. Rise Pies features the thin Neapolitan Style pizza of V2, which has won numerous awards, with crusts made fresh daily, 4 different sauces, and over 20 toppings including locally sourced, organic vegetables. And since thin crust pizza, which 61% of Americans prefer, cooks in just 2.5 minutes using a 600 degree WoodStone oven, it is easily transferrable to a fast casual setting. Rise Pies brings top notch pizza, salads, sandwiches, drinks, and desserts in a comfortable modern rustic atmosphere to become the leader in the ever-growing fast casual, limited service pizza segment.

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