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Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. manufactures beverage based drink syrups. It has a spiced-cherry flavor and therefore does not qualify for full-fledged cola status. The firm mixes up beverage brands including its namesake brands and their diet companions, plus A&W and I.B.C., root beers, Canada Dry, Deja Blue, Raging Cow, Red Fusion, Sunkist, Schweppes, Squirt, Welch's & dnL, a caffeinated, colored version of 7 UP. The company was founded in 1986 and is located in Plano, TX

Pizza Inn, Inc. owns and operates franchise restaurants. The firm offers alfredo cheese, bacon cheddar ham, bacon cheeseburger, BBQ chicken , BLT, buffalo chicken, chicken alfredo, chicken bacon ranch, chicken fajita, hawaiian, loaded baked potato, meaty max, pepperoni max, pizza inn special, spicy asian chicken, spinach alfredo, supreme max, veggie max and taco. The company was founded by Francis Joe Spillman and Robert L. Spillman in 1958 and is headquartered in The Colony, TX.

Furrs Restaurant Group, Inc. operates full service dining restaurants. The private company is based in Richardson, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Fox & Hound Restaurant Group owns and operates entertainment restaurants. The company was founded 1997 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

FedEx Office & Print Services, Inc. provides printing, copying, binding, and shipping services. The company was founded in September 1970 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and franchises dining restaurants. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Pizza Hut LLC operates a chain of restaurants. It offers pizzas, pastas, wings, sides and desserts, drinks, and catering services. The company was founded by Frank Carney and Daniel M. Carney on May 31, 1958 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc. works as a music publisher and recording labels in the United States that includes artists the beastie boys, coldplay, faith evans, shelby lynne, and the shout out louds. The firm also distributes R&B and hip-hop albums such as Ice Cube, Nelly and Snoop Dogg. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Hollywood, CA.

Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. operates buffalo-style chicken wing restaurants. It offers chicken, boneless wings, strips, gliders, and sides such as veggie sticks, baked beans, fries, baked yeast rolls, and potato salads. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Shakey's USA, Inc. operates and franchises pizza restaurants. The firm offer a variety of pizzas along with other serve menu favorites, including fried chicken and Mojo potatoes (fried potato skins). The company was founded by Sherwood Johnson in 1954 and is headquartered in Alhambra, CA.

Boston Market Corp. engages in the owning and operation of fast-casual restaurants. It offers individual meals, market bowls, family meals, sides, sandwiches, salad bowls and soups, desserts and sauces. The company was founded by Arthur Cores and Steven Kolow in 1985 and is headquartered in Golden, CO.

Fogo de Chão Ltda. is a holding company, which engages in the management and operation of a chain of restaurants. It offers Gaucho-style barbecue dishes, breads, salads, and a selection of cheeses and wines. The company was founded by Arri Coser and Jair Coser in 1979 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Buffet Partners LP operates a chain of restaurants. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Ruby Restaurant Group operates and franchises casual dining restaurants. Its eateries include omelets, burgers, meatloaf, salads, fountain treats and dinner specials. Ruby Restaurant is located throughout California and also in Colorado, Hawaii, Pennsylvania & Washington. The company was founded by Doug Cavanaugh & Ralph Kosmides on December 7, 1982 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Palm Beach Tan, Inc. owns and operates indoor tanning salons. It offers sunbed and spray tanning, and skin care products. The company was founded by Parrish Medley in 1990 and is headquartered in Coppell, TX.

Stockade Cos. LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants. Its chain of restaurants include Sirloin Stockade, Coyote Canyon, and Montana Mike's Steakhouse. The firm offers grilled chicken, baby back ribs, chicken fried steak, catfish and mouth watering steaks, vegetables & salads, fresh rolls, pies, cakes, and soft serve ice cream. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Hutchinson, KS

Watermill Express LLC provides water purification services. It sells pure water and water products. The firm produces water for drinking, cooking, and all household needs. The company was founded in 1984 by Don Dolifka and Lani Dolifka and is headquartered in Brighton, CO.

F&H Acquisition Corp. operates as an investment and acquisition company. It owns and operates the Champps, Fox & Hound, and Bailey’s restaurant concepts. The company is headquartered in Dover, DE.

Development Strategies, Inc. provides real estate consulting services. The firm’s services include market and feasibility analysis, development financing analysis, valuation and appraisals, corridor studies, downtown and district plans, housing and neighborhood plans, redevelopment plans and strategies, economic development strategies and fiscal & economic impacts analysis. It provides advisory services in real estate, community and economic development for business, corporate, government, non-profit and institutional clients. The company was founded by Robert Lewis and Larry Marks on February 1, 1988 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

The Tavern Restaurant operates a restaurant. It offers appetizers, salads, burgers, and wine. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in State college, PA.

Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. is engaged in the operation of restaurants that serve smoked meats and home-style side dishes. It offers beef brisket, pit hams, and barbecue beans. The firm also specializes in Texas barbecue, dine-in, take-out, and catering. The company was founded by Travis Dickey in 1941 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Syncrolite LLC manufactures and sells large format lighting systems. It offers SyncroMITE Beam, XL, SXL, MX4, followspots, skytracker and custom products. The firm serves concerts, big events, architectural, TV and film and theme parks. The company was founded by Jack N. Calmes in 1984 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Bonchon International, Inc. engages in the provision of food franchise with sauces and ingredients. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Busan, South Korea.

Shipley Do-Nuts is a donut franchise that has been a go-to for over 85 years. The company is based in Houston, TX. Customers can place orders online or on their mobile phone, and even order ahead to skip the line. The company was founded in 1936. Flynn K. Dekker has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

North Texas Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of feeding programs. It supports the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships. The company was founded by Jo Curtis, Kathryn Hall, Lorraine and Griffin Kircher, Liz Minyard in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.