Christopher Beresford

Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

First Watch Restaurants, Inc. operates a chain of daytime-only restaurants. It specializes in made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch. The firm offers traditional favorites, such as omelets, pancakes, sandwiches and salads, and unique specialty items like the fan-favorite Chickichanga and Fresh Fruit Crepes. The company was founded by John Sullivan and Kenneth L. Pendery Jr. in 1983 and is headquartered in University Park, FL.

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. manufactures and markets cigarettes and tobacco products. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Rare Hospitality International, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants. It offers offers menu items, including signature steaks, salmon, shrimp, chicken, ribs, pork chops, burgers, seafood, prime ribs, and wine. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

California Restaurant Association supports california restaurant and hospitality industry. It offers restaurant resources and insurance and government affairs services. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. operates and franchises theme bars and restaurants. It offers American food and Hard Rock branded merchandise and displays rock music memorabilia. The company was founded by Isaac Tigrett and Peter A. Morton in 1971 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Easter Seals, Inc. is a non profit organization that provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs. It offers services such as medical rehabilitation, job training, childcare and adult day services. The company was founded by Edgar F. Allen in 1907 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

SiteZeus Services LLC provides engineered big data systems and unparalleled real estate services. It serves in the industries of restaurants, retail, healthcare, c-store, private equity and municipality. The firm is designed to offer brokers, consultants and retail concepts a turnkey, cloud hosted and internet platform that combines big data science, proprietary algorithms and data visualization. The company was founded by Hannibal Baldwin, Keenan Baldwin and Azad Ratzki in 2013 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Waffle House, Inc. owns and operates chain of restaurants. It offers breakfast favorites menu and lunch-dinner favorites menu. The company was founded by Joe Rogers, Sr. and Tom Forkner in 1955 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

OSI Restaurant Partners LLC owns and operates a chain of casual dining restaurants. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Mendocino Farms LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants, which provides sandwiches and salads. Its products include chocolate chips, oatmeal chocolates, chipotle barbecue chicken, smoked goudas, pickled red onions, turkey meatball lollipops, romaine lettuces, and red pepper compotes. The company was founded by Mario Del Pero in December 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Yard House USA, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. Its menu includes snacks, appetizers, starter soups and salads, entree salads, sandwiches, grilled burgers, street tacos, pizzas, lunch, seafood, kids menu, steaks and ribs, gluten free products, and desserts; and beer, beer cocktails, chalkboard series, specialty drinks, house martinis, sparkling cocktails, mules and wine. The company was founded by Harald E. Herrmann, Carlito Jocson and Steele Platt in 1996 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

TGI Friday's, Inc. engages in the operation of restaurants. It offers desserts, pasta and chicken, beverages, appetizers, and salads. The company was founded by Alan Stillman in 1965 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Tropicana Las Vegas, Inc. owns and operates hotels and casinos. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

The American Gaming Association is a dynamic and responsible organization that represents the united casino gaming industry. The private company is based in Washington. The American company works towards achieving greater innovation and growth together. The AGA recently released a report that shows Americans gamble more than half a trillion dollars illegally each year. The company was founded by H. Steven Norton.

Caesars License Co. LLC provides casino entertainment services. Its brands include Ceasars, Harrah's,and Horseshoe. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

HD Supply, Inc. operates as an industrial distributor. It operates through the following units: HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, HD Supply Construction and Industrial. The firm's line of business include infrastructure, waterworks, power solutions, facilities maintenance, repair and remodel, crown bolt, specialty construction, white cap, creative touch interiors, repair, and improvement business. The company was founded on February 8, 2006 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Part of Panera Bread Co., Panera LLC is a bakery-cafe chain that believes in serving good food in a warm and welcoming environment. The company is based in St. Louis, MO and has 2,128 bakery-cafes in 48 states, offering a menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches made with simple ingredients and without artificial additives. Panera's commitment to baking bread fresh every day in their bakery-cafes and sharing unsold bread and baked goods with neighbors in need has been a tradition that carries on today. Panera is also focused on improving quality and convenience by investing in technology and operations, offering new ways to enjoy their food such as mobile ordering, curbside and rapid pick-up for to-go orders, and delivery. The company was founded in 1987 and Jose Alberto Dueñas has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Panera Brands, Inc. operates fast casual and hospitality brand Panera Bread as well as Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels, and USHG Acquisition Corp. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. operates bakeries and cafes. Its menu includes boiled and baked bagels, salads, wraps, breads, soups, sandwiches, desserts, and coffee blends. The company was founded by Nord Brue and Mike Dressell in 1983 and is headquartered in Burlington, VT.

Manhattan Bagel Co., Inc. provides food and beverage products. It offers breakfast, coffee, bagels, guest, customer service, food and catering. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Fairfield, NJ.