HMSHost is recognized by the industry as the leader in travel dining with awards such as Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service and Best Brand Restaurateur for Shake Shack by Airport Experience News. USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards gave first place honors to both of HMSHost’s Whisky River locations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. ACI-NA, the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, recognized HMSHost with the 2020 Inclusion Champion Award, for leadership and achievement in the ongoing inclusion of business and workforce diversity, outreach, and advocacy. The company also creates original award-winning events and campaigns including Airport Restaurant Month, Channel Your Inner Chef live culinary contest, 1,000 Acts of Kindness, and Eat Well. Travel Further. For careers, text HMSHost to 97211 or visit us at careers.hmshost.com

Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, “Quality Is Our Recipe®”, which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef*, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising.Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on X and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys. *Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Canada.

White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders since 1921. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the family-owned business owns and operates more than 350 restaurants as well as a retail division providing its famous fare in freezer aisles of retail stores nationwide. As part of its commitment to offering the highest quality products, White Castle owns and operates its own meat processing plants, bakeries and frozen-food processing plants. White Castle has earned numerous accolades over the years including Time magazine's "Most Influential Burger of All Time" (2014, The Original Slider®) and Thrillist's "Best Plant-Based Fast-Food Burger" (2019, Impossible™ Slider). In 2021, Fast Company named the fast-food pioneer one of the "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies." White Castle, which earned the Great Place to Work® Certification™ in 2021, 2022 and 2023, is known for the legendary engagement of its team members, more than 1 in 4 of whom have worked for the business for at least 10 years. White Castle is beloved by its passionate fans ("Cravers"), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app makes it easy for Cravers to sign up for the Craver Nation® loyalty program, access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. They can also have their orders delivered using one of White Castle's delivery partners. For more information on White Castle, visit whitecastle.com.

Bob Evans Restaurants is a chain of family style restaurants founded and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, which owns and operates nearly 500 locations in 18 states, primarily in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States. Bob Evans believed in treating strangers like friends and friends like family; and those principles are alive today at every Bob Evans Restaurant. As a private company owned by Golden Gate Capital, Bob Evans Restaurants is focused on providing quality food and hospitality to every guest at every meal, each and every day. Our success is built on the basics: high-quality food and heartfelt hospitality. In the words of our founder, “Everybody is somebody at Bob Evans.” We invite you to join us for a meal as we bring the values of the farm to the table by providing, flavorful meals at our place or yours.

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 1917, Guest Services, Inc. has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier private hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the US. Guest Services, Inc. takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including hotels, resorts, luxury condominiums, government and business dining facilities, state and national park recreation, museums, conference centers, senior living centers, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, specialty retail stores, and full-service restaurants. The Fairfax, Virginia-based company and its subsidiaries employ in excess of 3,000 team members at more than 250 facilities, which welcome more than 35 million guests annually across the United States.

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Founded by Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC (CMR) has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites. Today, CMR operates 48 restaurants company-wide under 21 different concepts, with 25 restaurants located in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, the premier catering and event planning company in Central Ohio, oversees three venues in Columbus. The national Ocean Prime concept has 18 locations in 14 states plus the district of Columbia. The Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern, a sister company of CMR, currently operates 21 locations in five states. CMR is partnering with Crawford Hoying to open a luxury boutique hotel in Dublin, OH in 2026. CMR and the various concepts have received numerous culinary, leadership, entrepreneur, community service and readers’ choice awards. For more information, visit www.cameronmitchell.com.

The HRM Enterprises, Inc. family of companies is made up of the country’s largest independent hardware store, a Tripadvisor top rated restaurant, the always exciting Marketplace, and a campus that has become a destination for customers from near and far. Established in 1939, our local, family owned company is a leader in the markets we serve with 700 people who work each day to go beyond our customers’ expectations. We believe that to serve our customers at the highest levels we also need to serve our team members at the highest levels. We are committed to being a great place to work with Sundays off, no late evenings, great benefits and fun perks like company picnics, Christmas banquets, and discounted shopping. We also encourage our team members to excel and grow professionally by providing internal and external development with a commitment to help them find opportunities within the company.

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC) is located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of Washington, DC, within walking distance to the White House, the Capitol and many of Washington DC’s finest hotels. Hosting an event in the Ronald Reagan Building offers prestige and an unparalleled experience for meeting and event professionals as well as each attendee. From handling details no matter how big or small to the flawless event execution, the experience will create a lasting impression. As a hub for government, business, commerce and community, the Reagan Building is a premier destination for attractions, dining, retail, parking and community activities. Officially designated as the World Trade Center Washington, DC, we are a powerful forum for international trade connecting nations and cultures, fostering international dialogue, and generating business opportunities impacting global synergies. The Drew Company, doing business as Trade Center Management Associates (TCMA) is the exclusive manager of the Ronald Reagan Building on behalf of the U.S. General Services Administration. The Drew Company is a leading property management company with a proven record for providing strategic and customized solutions for diverse clientele and excels in delivering unparalleled service and expertise in Real-Estate Development, Leasing, Building Operations, Hospitality Services, and International Trade Promotion.

We are a full-service food and facilities management company founded in 1975. The Nutrition Group's family of cost-effective and customizable support services include: K-12 Meal Services (food service management) Providing nourishing meals to students in K-12 schools. The Nutrition Group focuses more time, attention and local support on your schools than any other food management company. Commissary (food service management) Specializing exclusively in providing and delivering affordable, highly nutritious meals designed and tailored exactly to the unique requirements of our customers. Custodial and Maintenance Management (facilities management) Providing solutions for operational efficiencies and reducing operating costs resulting in clean, safe, and functional facilities. Business and Industry (food service management) From a full-service cafe, to state-of-the-art catering or special events capabilities, The Nutrition Group provides first-class food service management support. Consulting (food service and facilities management) Our expertise and solutions help successfully guide you through the unfamiliar territory of food and facilities management. We provide services to educational institutions, business and industry, correctional facilities, healthcare centers, head starts and after school day care programs throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio, New Jersey, Michigan, and Florida.