The Cincinnati Bengals professional football franchise traces an elite heritage, having been formed by Hall of Fame coach Paul Brown in 1968 as part of the American Football League (AFL). Cincinnati joined the National Football League in 1970 when the AFL and NFL merged and went on to make two trips to the Super Bowl (losing both times to the San Francisco 49ers). The team plays host at Paul Brown Stadium, which opened in 2000. Brown's family, led by his son Mike Brown, continues to control the Bengals.

KC Hopps, Ltd. is a homegrown, handcrafted restaurant and brewpub management group that tapped its first kegs in 1993 in a cozy corner of Waldo. KC Hopps owns and operates multiple establishments in the greater Kansas City area that combine a great atmosphere, friendly service and scratch menus. We are proud of our partnerships with some of the areas most successful individuals and organizations and continually focus on being the best casual restaurant and bar operator in the Midwest.

Coffee and donuts are the style in this country. Country Style Food Services operates the #2 donut chain in Canada (behind Tim Hortons) with more than 480 company-owned and franchised locations in Ontario. The eateries offer an extensive selection of baked goods, including bagels, cookies, and muffins, as well as several varieties of donuts. The chain's menu also features hot breakfast sandwiches and such lunch options as deli sandwiches, soups, and salads. In addition to its flagship brand, the company has several locations operating under the Bistrodeli and Buns Master brands. Founded in 1962, Country Style is a subsidiary of quick-service restaurant operator MTY Food Group.

Individual Restaurant Company Plc is a publicly listed company which owns and operates 34 restaurants in major UK cities, towns and suburbs. It is IRC's committed corporate mission to continue to open restaurants throughout the UK to meet the ever increasing demand for quality dining. The IRC's aim is to maximise this ever growing market opportunity and to remain a leading player in the premium-casual dining sector. Growth in this sector is under exploited and forecast to grow significantly as consumers become more discerning in their choice of cuisine.

The Resort Company was founded in 1998. The Resort Company operates more than 20 condo and hotel resorts in Vail, Beaver Creek, and Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Resorts include The Inn at Steamboat and the Lion Square Lodge. All properties offer restaurants, meeting rooms, and concierge assistance to book ski trips, shopping excursions, or fine dining. The Resort Company offers packages at many of its locations that include accommodations, skiing, meals, and other amenities; some are targeted to families with small children. In addition to regular hospitality amenities, the company also offers property management and condo association management services.

CEO Walter Isenberg and his business partner Zack Neumeyer started Sage Hospitality Resources in 1984. Sage Hospitality Resources is wise to the ways of luxurious lodgings. Sage Hospitality Resources company is a leading hotel developer and operator with about 50 properties in more than 20 states. Its portfolio includes full- and limited-service hotels operating under such banners as Marriott, Starwood, and Hilton; it also has independent properties such as The Nines in Portland, Oregon, and The Oxford Hotel in Denver. In addition to its hotels business, the company operates the Sage Restaurant Group, which develops restaurants and lounges adjacent to its hotels in major urban locations.

This company offers something nostalgic for dinner. Silver Diner owns and operates about 15 restaurants in the Washington, DC/Baltimore metropolitan area that recreate the look and feel of a 1950s diner. The eateries, appointed with polished stainless steel, glass blocks, and tabletop jukeboxes, offer such time-honored diner fare as buttermilk pancakes, meatloaf, and apple pie. Silver Diner locations are typically open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night meals. CEO Bob Giaimo and executive chef Ype Von Hengst started the company in 1989.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company operates 100 luxury hotels in some 20 countries offering premium accommodations and amenities for both business and leisure travelers. Its hotels can be found in prime destinations and are consistently rated among the best in the world. The company operates about a dozen time-share properties under the Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Ritz-Carlton Residences brands. Ritz-Carlton was established in 1983 when real estate mogul and former CEO William Johnson acquired the rights to the name made famous by Swiss hotelier Cesar Ritz. Today it is a part of hotel giant Marriott International.

Westmont Hospitality Group was founded in 1975. What started with a single hotel in North America, has grown to become one of the largest privately-held hospitality organizations in the world. Throughout the years, Westmont has had an ownership interest in and operated over 1,100 hotels. Currently this stands at over 500 hotels across three continents. Westmont has formed strategic alliances with many of the world's largest hotel brands. These include Fairmont, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton, Accor, Starwood, Wyndham, Choice Hotels, Renaissance, Radisson and Best Western. The company is one of the largest franchisees and co-owners of IHG hotels and Hilton hotels worldwide. Westmont has a very diversified portfolio ranging from budget and aparthotels to mid-market business and large conference hotels to boutique hotels and luxury resorts.

Loews Hotels Holding Corporation company operates about 20 upscale hotels located in prime business and travel locations in the US and Canada. In addition to offering amenities such as fine dining options, spas, and golf courses, the properties also feature facilities for weddings, meetings, and other events. Loews' hotels include The Regency in New York City, The Santa Monica Beach Hotel in California, and Quebec City's Le Concorde. Loews Hotels Holding company also has resort locations and hotels operated in conjunction with such tourist destination brands as Hard Rock Cafe and Universal Studios' theme parks. Loews Hotels is a subsidiary of diversified holding company Loews Corporation.

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