Sheffield United plc manages the English football team Sheffield United, nicknamed the Blades (thanks to Sheffield's well-known reputation for steel production). Formed in 1889 in combination with the Sheffield United Cricket Club, Sheffield United Football Club last came close to reaching the Premiership in the 2002-03 season. On the final day of the season in 2007, the team was relegated from the Premier League to the English Football League Championship. The majority of the company's revenues are obtained from game day ticket sales, as well as television and sponsorship royalties.

Smoothie King is a privately held New Orleans, Louisiana- area based franchise company and is the premier Smoothie Bar and Nutritional Lifestyle Center in the industry. Smoothie King centers offer their guests the industry’s first and original nutritional fruit and function-based, fresh blended smoothies. Each “Lifestyle Center” also offers healthy retail product solutions in sport beverages, energy bars, healthy snacks, vitamin supplements, herbs, minerals, and sports nutrition products. Smoothie King has been named #1 franchise in their category 16 times. Smoothie King has over 600 locations operating in the continental US and Seoul, Korea and is currently developing additional stores across the United States.

Konami in Japanese means small wave. But as a leading innovator of slot machines and casino management systems for the global gaming market, Konami Gaming, Inc. and Konami Australia Pty. Ltd are creating big waves in the gaming industry. Built on a rich heritage, KGI and KAP are subsidiaries of the world-renowned entertainment developer Konami Corporation that was founded in Osaka, Japan, in 1969 by Mr. Kagemasa Kozuki. And to this day, Mr. Kozuki still actively serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to help ensure his original vision of creating engaging games that capture attention, push the limits of innovation and provide quality in every detail. Konami Gaming, Inc. is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in an impressive, state-of-the-art 120,000 square foot facility located next to McCarran International Airport – showcasing its commitment to the North American gaming industry.

Looking for red meat in the Carolinas? Claremont Restaurant Group (CSG) has just the place. The company operates about 25 casual dining restaurants under the Sagebrush Steakhouse banner in four states, mostly in North Carolina. The restaurants serve steak, seafood, and chicken entrees along with the usual assortment of starters and side dishes. Other CSG brands include Prime Sirloin Family Steakhouse, a buffet concept with locations in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; and Western Steer Family Steakhouse. Industry veteran and CEO Jim Peterson owns the company. CSG entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2010.

All-you-can-eat is the only way to dine with this company. Buffet Partners operates about 50 cafeteria-style buffet restaurants under the names Furr's Family Dining and Furr's Fresh Buffett. The family eateries, found in Texas and half a dozen surrounding states, serve standard American fare for lunch and dinner, including chicken-fried steak, liver and onions, roast beef, and seafood. The Furr's dining chain was started in 1946 by brothers Roy and Key Furr. Buffet Partners was formed by private equity group Cardinal Investment to purchase the chain in 2003.

Thousand Trails is making happy campers of the more than 130,000 members who use its campsites in the US and Canada. Thousand Trails company's dues-paying members have access to more than 80 campgrounds in more than 20 states and in British Columbia. The grounds offer amenities such as electricity, water, sewer connections, convenience stores, game machines, and laundry facilities. Members who do not bring their own accommodations (cars, RVs, tents) can rent cabins or campers from the company. In addition, thousand trails company publishes recreational lifestyle magazine Trailblazer, which has more than 65,000 paid subscribers. Thousand Trails company is a subsidiary of real estate investment trust Equity LifeStyle Properties.

Adventureland Amusement Park contains over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children's rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn't stop with rides - Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the park - from live music to magic to song and dance - there's always something to suit everyone's taste. Simply the most fun you will have all year! Adventureland Park is a smoke free facility. The park's official mascot is "Bernie Benard," a dog. A cartoon drawing of Bernie appears on park guides and maps, and a walk-around character poses for photos in the park. Another character, "Toby" the tiger, also walks around the park. According to Adventureland's PR department, "Toby the tiger has been around about as long as Bernie, but is not in our ads, so he might not be as recognizable."

Saltire Taverns is a pub and hotel company with a handful of properties in Scotland. Its estate is anchored by the Le Monde boutique hotel and entertainment complex in Edinburgh, which features 18 suites along with three continental-themed bars and Shanghai Club nightclub. The company also runs The Golf Tavern, The Illicit Still in Aberdeen, and two Frankenstein's Pub locations. CEO and Edinburgh pub tycoon Billy Lowe started the business in 1996.

East Coast Hockey League oversees an association of semi-professional hockey teams affiliated with National Hockey League and American Hockey League. Better known as ECHL, it has franchises in about 20 markets across the US and serves as a development league for the pro ranks. ECHL teams compete during a seven-month regular season for a chance to win the Kelly Cup championship. The league oversees team ownership, marketing, and promotional efforts for its confederation of local sports clubs. The ECHL was established in 1988.

Kingdom Hotel invests in, renovates, and develops luxury and upscale full-service hotel properties, typically located in major urban and resort locations. Kingdom Hotel Investments company owns or has interests in more than 25 hotels with about 6,000 rooms scattered across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The majority of its properties are operated through partnerships with Fairmont Raffles, Four Seasons, and Mevenpick. Kingdom Hotel is developing properties in Ghana, Lebanon, Morocco, the Philippines, and Seychelles. While more than 80% of sales come from hotel operations, the company also sells and rents real estate and offers consulting and asset management services.

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