Jeff Schroeder

Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Amscan Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in the distribution of party goods. It caters paper and plastic tableware, metallic and latex balloons, accessories, novelties, costumes, other garments, gifts and stationery sectors. The company is headquartered in Elmsford, NY.

Lucasfilm Ltd. produces film, television, and other entertainment programs. It provides visual effects, sound, video games, licensing, and online activities. The company was founded by George Lucas in 1971 and is headquartered in Nicasio, CA.

MarketWatch, Inc. provides business news, personal finance information, real-time commentary and investment tools and data. The firm offers subscription products including The Hulbert Financial Digest, Retirement Weekly, The Technical Indicator and Reality Check. The company was founded by Lawrence s. Kramer and Thom Calandra in October 1997 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates a chain restaurant. It offers tacos, burritos, bowls and salads, enchiladas, nachos, and quesadillas, sides, desserts, and drinks. It also caters event and corporate catering services. The company was founded by Ralph Rubio in 1983 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

ESH Hospitality Holdings LLC owns and operates hotels. The private company is based in New York, NY.

ESH Hospitality Strategies Holdings LLC manages real estate properties. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Party City Holdings Inc. engages in the supply of party goods. It offers costumes, accessories, and decorations. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Elmsford, NY.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Purple Wine Co. LLC produces and sells wine. Its brands include Avalon, BEX Riesling, Four Vines, Rock Rabbit, and Cryptic. The company distributes its winery products through its market retailers. Purple Wine was founded in 2001 by Derek Benham and is headquartered in Graton, CA.

DD IP Holder LLC engages in operation of a donut shops. Its products include coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, coffee creams, breakfast and bakery sandwiches and beverages. The company was founded by William Rosenberg in 1950 and is headquartered in Canton, MA.

Dunkin' Brands, Inc. engages in the provision of franchise services. It is a a premier franchisor of quick service restaurants under the Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Canton, MA.

Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. It offers biscuits, sandwiches, salads, combos, boxes, dinners, family meals, boneless chicken, drinks, sweets, kids' meals, snacks, and biscuit sandwiches. The company was founded by Jack Fulk and Richard Thomas in 1977 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

International Coffee & Tea LLC operates and franchises coffee and tea shops. Its brands include The Coffee Bean, CBTL, The Original Ice Blended, and Ice Blended. The firm serves the grocery stores, restaurants, and retailers. The company was founded by Herbert B. Hyman and Mona Hyman in 1963 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Henry Modell & Co., Inc. is family-owned and operated, retailer of sporting goods, sporting apparel, menswear and brand name athletic footwear. Under the name Modell's Sporting Goods, Henry Modell & Company, Inc. operates throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Virginia, Rhode Island and the District Of Columbia. Modell's was founded in 1889 by Morris A. Modell, had its first store located on Cortlandt Street in lower Manhattan. Four generations of the Modell family have developed the family business into a chain of stores located in the northeast.

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce is a non profit organization. It offers business community services and programs such as government affairs forums, executive forums, women’s network, city awake, chamber networking group, city to city, and webinars. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Dunkin' Donuts LLC serves varieties of doughnuts, along with hot and cold coffee drinks, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. The company was founded by William Rosenberg in 1950 and is headquartered in Canton, MA.

Stella & Dot LLC sells jewelry and fashion accessories. It sells jewelries through its network of commission-earning stylists, individuals who sign up with the company to host trunk sales of the merchandise. the firm's products include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. The company was founded by Jessica Herrin in 2004 and is headquartered in Groveport, OH.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (M) Sdn. Bhd. owns and operates a chain of coffee and tea stores. It offers coffee bean card which is a loyalty card introduced to reward regular customers with loyalty points called 'BEANS' which can be subsequently redeemed against purchases at outlets. The firm provides chocolates, coffee, tea, cakes and party packs. The company was founded by Herbert B. Hyman in 1963 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Part of Bojangles, Inc., Bojangles' International LLC is a company that owns and operates restaurants. The company is based in Charlotte, NC. James Randy Kibler has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Part of Metaplanet KK, Q's Dining, Inc. is a Japanese company that owns and operates restaurants. The company is based in Sapporo, Japan.

Part of Metaplanet KK, Q's Management KK engages in administration support services including accounting and human resource functions. The company is based in Sapporo, Japan. Q's Management KK was acquired by Metaplanet KK from Q's Dining, Inc. on May 30, 2014 for $0.0 million.

Thrive Market, Inc. provides online retail services for quality healthy foods, vitamins, home goods, and beauty supplies. Its catalog include natural products across categories like cooking ingredients, healthy snacks, nutritional supplements, natural home goods, and bath and beauty. The company was founded in 2013 by Gunnar Lovelace, Nicholas R. Green, Kate Mulling and Sasha Siddhartha and is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, CA.

Purple Wine + Spirits produces and sells wines.

Part of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, Kendo Holdings, Inc. creates and acquires beauty brands, focusing on developing them. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company's description emphasizes its focus on beauty brands, including Ole Henriksen and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna. The company also highlights its commitment to skincare, with a focus on natural botanicals and essential fatty acids. Kendo Holdings was founded in 2010. Kristin Walcott has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Bluered Partners Pte Ltd. (Bluered Partners) is an venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Daniel Harel and Yishai Klein. The firm is headquartered in Singapore.

Sassoon Investment Corp. operates as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

Toms.com LLC is a Certified B Corp™ that commits 1/3 of its profits for grassroots good. The private company is based in Los Angeles. The American company advocates for using business to improve lives and generates revenue for its affiliates by placing TOMS links and banners on their site. Toms.com is in business to improve lives with every pair of shoes and offers a variety of casual footwear styles such as espadrilles, sandals, flats, and wedges.

Serta Simmons Bedding LLC engages in the manufacture of bedding products. Its brands include Serta, Beautyrest, and Tomorrow Sleep. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Doraville, GA.