Famous luminaries wax but seldom wane, thanks to this company. Tussauds Attractions Operations operates the famed Madame Tussauds wax museums known for their wax representations of celebrities including Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Nelson Mandela, Ronald Reagan, and of course, several members of the British Royal Family. In addition to its famous London musuem, the company has museums in New York, Las Vegas, Washington, DC, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. The Tussauds Group is owned by The Blackstone Group and operates as part of Merlin Entertainments Group, one of Europe's largest amusement park companies.

The Dundee Football Club currently plays football (soccer) in the Scottish Division One. The club was relegated from the Scottish Premier League in 2005. In addition to competing with local rivals Dundee United, the team known as the Dees or the Dark Blues competes with top Scottish squads Celtic and Rangers on the pitch. Off the pitch, the teams also battle for top player talent. Dundee FC home games are played at the 12,000 capacity Dens Park Stadium. The club's poor performance on the pitch has mirrored the Dees financial problems, in 2003 the club was forced into administration (it emerged in 2007). Under new ownership and management Dundee Football has begun to rebuild its finances and team.

The Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club entered the National Hockey League in 1967 and has made just one appearance in the Stanley Cup finals. Led by the great Wayne Gretzky, the team reached the championship in 1993 but lost to the Montreal Canadiens. The franchise plays host at the Staples Center, which it shares with the title-laden Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. Denver billionaire Philip Anschutz and Los Angeles developer Edward Roski have owned the Kings since 1995. The partners also own the Staples Center and a minority stake in the Lakers.

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.

BDL Management wants to sing you a Scottish lullaby. The Glasgow-based company manages about 20 hotel properties throughout the UK. The hotels operate primarily under the Express by Holiday Inn banner, as well as under the Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Ramada Encore brand names. BDL, which touts itself as the "Name behind the Name," develops its own hotels, as well as operates properties under management and joint-venture agreements. The company, formed in 1997, counts the Royal Bank of Scotland and HBOS' Bank of Scotland among its investors and lenders.

Feld Entertainment, Inc. entertains people through its centerpiece, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, which visits about 90 locations. Feld also produces several touring ice shows, including Disney On Ice shows such as High School Musical: The Ice Tour. In addition, its Disney Live! produces live touring stage productions with Disney-themed stories and characters. Chairman and CEO Kenneth Feld, whose father, Irvin, began managing the circus in 1956, owns the company and personally oversees most of its productions. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus made its first performance in 1871.

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) oversees the Thoroughbred horseracing industry, acting as governing body, promoter, and trade association. It sets rules, regulates membership, and organizes races, and it helps promote the sport through negotiating broadcasting rights and marketing sponsorships. In addition, NTRA lobbies on behalf of pari-mutuel wagering (handicapping), licenses thoroughbred breeders, and sells racing merchandise. Along with sister company Breeders' Cup Limited, it hosts the ten Breeders' Cup races, including the Breeders' Cup Classic. NTRA was formed by a consortium of horseracing bodies in 1998.

Riviera Holdings Corporation was founded in 1993 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. On July 12, 2010, Riviera Holdings Corp. along with its subsidiaries filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada. Riviera Holdings Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership and operation of the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada; and Riviera Black Hawk Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado.

Panera Bread Company, together with its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and franchises retail bakery-cafes in the United States. Its retail products include baked goods, soups, salads, custom roasted coffees, cafe beverages, and other complementary products. Panera Bread Co. also supplies dough items to company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafes. As of December 29, 2009, it operated 585 company-owned and 795 franchise-operated bakery-cafes under the Panera Bread, Saint Louis Bread Co., and Paradise Bakery & Cafe names.

Green Mill Restaurants is a leading regional restaurant company with about 30 company-owned and franchised Green Mill Restaurant and Bar locations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. The casual dining chain is known for its signature pizza styles and pasta dishes. The eateries also serve appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and salads, and they offer full bar service with happy hour specials. Myron Roth opened the first Green Mill location in St. Paul, Minnesota. CEO Chris Bangs along with two other partners acquired the business in 1975 and began franchising the chain in 1990.

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