Clifton Rutledge
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Network origin in Clifton Rutledge first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holding Company | Restaurants | 11 | |
Whataburger Restaurants LLC
 Whataburger Restaurants LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Whataburger Restaurants LP operates fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, fries, pancakes, fajitas, chicken and salads. The company was founded by Harmon Dobson in August 1950 and is headquartered in Corpus Christi, TX.
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| Holding Company | Restaurants | 11 |
GameIQ, Inc.
 GameIQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services GameIQ, Inc. develops mobile marketing platform applications. It partners to apparel and accessory, general merchandize, food and drink places, and service related businesses. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 5 |
Shipley Do-Nuts
 Shipley Do-Nuts Food RetailRetail Trade 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.
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| Holding Company | Food Retail | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Clifton Rutledge via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Advent International LP
 Advent International LP Investment ManagersFinance Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Restaurants | Human Resources Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Pizza Inn, Inc.
 Pizza Inn, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services 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. | Restaurants | President Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
Intrawest ULC
 Intrawest ULC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Intrawest ULC develops and manages hotels and experiential destination resorts. It has a network of resort mountain resorts including Steamboat Ski and Resort, Winter Park Resort, Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Stratton Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain. It also provides private resort vacation club that offers accommodations and services at Club Intrawest’s nine owned locations throughout North America. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| HATHOR EXPLORATION | Other Metals/Minerals | Chairman | |
| HORIZON LINES INC | Marine Shipping | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Falfurrias Capital Partners
 Falfurrias Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Falfurrias Capital Partners (Falfurrias Cap Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Hugh McColl, Jr. and Marc Oken. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc.
 Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Metromedia Restaurant Group, Inc. operates and franchises dining restaurants. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Restaurants | Sales & Marketing | |
| Wake Forest University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Auburn University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Cajun Funding Corp.
 Cajun Funding Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Cajun Funding Corp. owns and operates fast food restaurants. It offers chicken choices, side dishes, desserts, and signature sauces. The company was founded by George W. Church, Sr. in 1952 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Restaurants | Sales & Marketing | |
| Clemson University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| Flagler College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of British Columbia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Vancouver Airport Authority
 Vancouver Airport Authority Other TransportationTransportation Vancouver Airport Authority provides air transportation services. The firm offers airport emergency response services, comprising aircraft firefighting, emergency first aid, and alarm monitoring and schedules baggage carousels, check-in counters, and aircraft gates, manages information technology infrastructure and applications. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member | |
| Queens University of Charlotte | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Saint Leo University, Inc. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Boston Market Corp.
 Boston Market Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services 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. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Embree Construction Group, Inc.
 Embree Construction Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Embree Construction Group, Inc. provides general contracting services for nonresidential buildings. It offers general construction, design, build, construction management and program roll-out management services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Georgetown, TX. | Engineering & Construction | President | |
Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc.
 Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services 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. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member General Counsel Chief Operating Officer | |
Fogo de Chão Ltda.
 Fogo de Chão Ltda. RestaurantsConsumer Services 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. | Restaurants | Sales & Marketing | |
Jack's Family Restaurants, LP.
 Jack's Family Restaurants, LP. RestaurantsConsumer Services Jack's Family Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates fast food restaurants. It offers breakfast, drinks, sandwiches, sides, chicken, desserts, and catering. The company was founded by Jack Caddell in 1960 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. | Internet Retail | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Grandy's LLC
 Grandy's LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Captain D's Enterprises LLC, Grandy's LLC operates quick service restaurants. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company was founded by W. Ed Johnson. Grandy's was acquired by Captain D's Enterprises LLC from Souper Salad, Inc. on December 20, 2011. | Restaurants | President | |
OTB Acquisition LLC
 OTB Acquisition LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services OTB Acquisition LLC operates a chain of restaurants. It provides catering services and online delivery of food. The company was founded in October 1982 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Restaurants | Human Resources Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| FedEx Kinkos, Inc. | Sales & Marketing | ||
Cymax Stores, Inc.
 Cymax Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Cymax Stores, Inc. operates as an online furniture retailer. It offers bedroom, office, outdoor, commercial office, living room, kitchen, dining, bathroom, baby and kids furniture and accessories, and home decor products. The company was founded by Arash Fasihi in 2004 and and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
Pilot Travel Centers LLC
 Pilot Travel Centers LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Pilot Co. owns and operates travel centers and sells over-the-road diesel fuel. The firm also offers food and beverage, rewards, and RV and fleet services. The company was founded by James A. Haslam II in 1958 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN. | Specialty Stores | Human Resources Officer | |
| FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer | |
| RAVE RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. | Restaurants | Sales & Marketing | |
Premier, Inc. (Virginia)
 Premier, Inc. (Virginia) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Premier, Inc. provides information technology and environmental services. It offers information assurance, cyber security, project management, independent verification and validation, knowledge management and e-learning and consulting services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Bojangles' International LLC
 Bojangles' International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services 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. | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO General Counsel Chief Operating Officer | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| ARITZIA INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member | |
Whatabrands LLC
 Whatabrands LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Whatabrands LLC engages in the accommodation and food service business. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, TX. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | President | |
Rmm Hospitality Services, LLC
 Rmm Hospitality Services, LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Rmm Hospitality Services, LLC provides hospitality services. The private company is based in Knoxville. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | President | |
Hoopla Doopla, Inc.
 Hoopla Doopla, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Hoopla Doopla, Inc. is a cash back shopping company, which provides coupon codes, discounts, daily deals and, cash back. Its brans include athleta, walgreens, eharmony, and vitamix. The company was founded by Frank DeBlasi in 2009 and is headquartered in Bohemia, NY. | Internet Software/Services | Chief Operating Officer | |
Exeter Capital
 Exeter Capital Investment ManagersFinance Exeter Capital (Exeter Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Steven J. Collins, Christopher J. Doubrava, Julia Adam and Steven M. Tadler. The firm is headquartered in Massachusetts, Boston. | Investment Managers | Founder |
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International
| United States | 41 |
| Canada | 10 |
| Brazil | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 30 |
| Retail Trade | 7 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
| Transportation | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 57 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 29 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 22 |
| President | 19 |
| Sales & Marketing | 18 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Wendy Beck | 24 |
| Starlette Johnson | 23 |
| Robert Hull | 12 |
| Matthew W. Hood | 11 |
| John Currie | 11 |
| Flynn K. Dekker | 11 |
| Timothy P. Taft | 8 |
| Todd Major | 7 |
| Hector A. Munoz | 7 |
| Kenneth E. Avery | 7 |
| M. Jordan | 6 |
| Christopher Doubrava | 6 |
| William Henry Simpson | 6 |
| Eric M. Newman | 5 |
| Robert E. Alderson | 4 |
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