Texas has the more adventurous Schlitterbahn (German for "slippery road"). Waterpark Management, doing business as Schlitterbahn Waterparks, operates one of the largest water parks in the US: The Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels, Texas. The 65-acre park contains three miles of snaking tubular waterslides, as well as wave pools, raft and tubing rides, spring-fed pools, and other amusements, as well as an adjacent 230-room hotel. Waterpark Management, Inc. operates additional waterparks in South Padre Island, Texas; Galveston Island, Texas; and Kansas City, Kansas. Waterpark Management, Inc. is owned by the family of Gary Henry, who launched the flagship New Braunfels park in 1979.

InTown Suites, the leader in economy Extended Stay Living is always looking for talented people to join our team! Founded in 1989 with a handful of Atlanta, Georgia locations, InTown has grown to 127 locations in 21 states - and our growth is continuing. Our team is made up of over 1100 dedicated employees. We offer competitive wages and benefits and excellent opportunities for advancement. Many of our management employees began their careers with Intown Suites in entry level positions.

Butterfly Life wants every woman to fly twice as high. The company is a women's fitness franchise that combines fitness with nutrition, psychology, and fashion counseling. Its fitness facilities combine standard workout and nutritional services with Life Vision, its proprietary fitness seminar and lecture video programming that the company plays in its facilities and sells on DVD and VHS. The company's franchised fitness centers are located throughout the US. Butterfly Life was founded in 2004 by CEO Mark Golob, chairman Thomas Gergley, and Mark Mastrov, former CEO of 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide.

Nathan’s Famous was founded by a Polish immigrant, Nathan Handwerker, and his is truly an authentic “only in America story.” He started his business in 1916 with a small hot dog stand in Coney Island, New York. He sold hot dogs that were manufactured based on a recipe developed by his wife, Ida. You might say patrons of this restaurateur are in the dog house. Nathan's Famous is a leading franchisor of quick-service restaurants with a chain of about 250 Nathan's outlets known for their all-beef frankfurters served with a variety of toppings. The eateries also serve hamburgers, French fries, and breakfast sandwiches. More than 50 Nathan's units also feature fish and chips under the Arthur Treacher's brand. In addition to restaurants, the company sells Nathan's branded products through 13,000 points of sale, including vending machines, Subway units at Wal-Mart stores, and Auntie Anne's pretzel shops. Specialty Foods Group makes Nathan's hot dogs for retail sale under a licensing deal.

Atlanta Spirit owns and operates two of the city's professional sports franchises, the Atlanta Hawks basketball team and the Atlanta Thrashers hockey team. The Hawks were formed in 1946, joined the National Basketball Association in 1949, and moved to Atlanta from St. Louis in 1968. The Thrashers joined the National Hockey League as an expansion franchise in 1999. Atlanta Spirit also operates Philips Arena, which serves as home for both teams. The sports investment partnership includes entrepreneurs Steve Belkin, Bruce Levenson, and Michael Gearon Jr.

Cosi's recipe calls for one part coffee house, one part sandwich shop, and one part cocktail bar. The company operates and franchises about 150 eclectic Così cafes in almost 20 states offering premium and specialty coffees and made-to-order sandwiches. Its menu also features breakfast items (including its bagel-inspired Squagels), salads, soups, and desserts. Most of the company's restaurants also offer dinner and drinks after 5 p.m., while its Cosi Downtown units (primarily located in non-residential business districts) close in the evening. Cosi also offers delivery and catering services. About 100 of the locations are company-owned while the rest are franchised.

Mandarin Oriental International Limited is the parent company of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international hotel investment and management company with hotels, resorts and residences around the world. The Company operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 26 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 13 in The Americas and 11 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, it operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to its properties. It operates in four regions: Hong Kong and Macau, Other Asia, Europe and The Americas. In addition, it has two business segments: hotel ownership and hotel management. The Company’s subsidiaries include Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group International Limited, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Limited, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Limited, Excelsior Hotel (BVI) Limited and Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Limited.

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts may be able to accommodate you. An upscale international hotel chain, Movenpick Hotels owns or manages more than 65 hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Its hotels, which together have about 15,000 rooms, include business and convention hotels, long-term hotel residences, and high-end vacation resorts located in cities and suburbs, near airports, and next to beaches and other tourist attractions. Founded in 1973, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts is majority-owned by Movenpick Holding; Saudi Arabian hotel investment firm Kingdom Group holds a significant stake in the hotel chain as well.

Restel business is based on the basic human needs of food and shelter. Restel Oy Ltd., which is Finland's largest hotel and restaurant owner, operates about 40 hotels and 240 restaurants throughout the country. Restel's hotels include such global brands as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Ramada; it also runs smaller domestic hotels like Cumulus and Rantaspi. Restel Oy Ltd. restaurant, bar, and nightclub chains include Hemingway's, Lyhty, Nite Train, Onnen Päivät, and Parnell's Irish Bar. Restel is a subsidiary of retail and hospitality group Cooperative Tradeka Corporation.

The menu for this company includes a family-style dinner and pie for dessert. Perkins & Marie Callender's operates and franchises more than 600 full-service restaurants under the banners Perkins Restaurant & Bakery and Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery. Its Perkins chain, with about 480 locations, offers standard American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with fresh muffins, pies, and cakes. Many locations are open 24 hours a day. Its Marie Callender's chain boasts about 130 locations, offering traditional comfort foods, along with fresh baked desserts. Some 250 of the restaurants are company-owned. Perkins & Marie Callender's is owned by private equity firm Castle Harlan.

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