Weis Markets, Inc. is a Mid Atlantic food retailer based in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. It operates more than 200 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey and West Virginia. The company was founded by Harry and Sigmund Weis in 1912…
Ralphs Markets is a supermarket chain owned by The Kroger Co. Founded in 1873, Ralphs operates more than 200 supermarkets throughout Southern California. In 1998, Fred Meyer incorporated the company and it became part of the Kroger family of stores.…
In a market economy, the factors of production are owned by private individuals or entities. These include land, labor and capital. Land is owned by individuals or businesses who can use it to produce goods and services as well as…
The Fresh Market is a privately owned company. It was founded in 1982 by Ray and Beverly Berry with the mission to provide fresh, healthy food for customers. The company operates more than 170 stores across 24 states throughout the…
Elvis Presley’s mansion, Graceland, is owned by Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE). It was originally purchased in 1957 by Presley for $102,500. EPE has been the owner of Graceland since 1982 when Lisa Marie Presley inherited it from her father at…
Tony’s Fresh Market is owned by Tony and Melissa DeMuro. They are the owners and operators of this grocery store chain, which has been in business since 2002. The current locations are located in five states: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina,…
The Fresh Market is a privately held company, owned by Apollo Global Management LLC. The company was founded in 1982 and has since grown to become one of the leading specialty grocery retailers in the United States. It operates over…
Cactus Plant Flea Market is a clothing store founded by Virgil Abloh, Kanye West’s creative director. The company specializes in streetwear apparel and accessories for men and women with an emphasis on bold colors and unique designs. Abloh believes that…
Coop and Run Restaurant is owned by a pair of brothers, Joe and Paul Cooper. The restaurant was started in 2018 by the two brothers as an innovative concept for healthy eating. They serve plant-based meals that are made with…
Kalaveras Restaurant is owned and operated by Jose Valenzuela. He opened the restaurant in 2017 after working for years as a chef in New York City. With his experience, he has been able to create a unique menu that draws…
Pappas Restaurants is owned by the Pappas family. Brothers Chris and Harris Pappas founded the restaurant chain in 1976, originally called Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. The two brothers have since expanded their empire to include more than 60 restaurants across 14…
The Licking Restaurant is owned by Jeff and Cindy Smith. The restaurant was originally founded in 2006, when the couple opened a small breakfasts spot near their home in Florida. Since then, the business has grown to become an award-winning…
Eddie V’s Restaurants, LLC is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc. The company operates upscale seafood and steak restaurants in the United States. Eddie V’s was founded by Guy Villavaso and Larry Foles in 2000 in Austin, Texas. In 2011,…
Sur Restaurant is owned by the restaurant group, Sur Restaurants LLC. The company was founded in 2014 and currently operates five restaurants around California. Each restaurant features a unique style of cuisine with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and high-quality…
99 Restaurants is an American casual dining restaurant chain owned by the well-known private equity firm, Sun Capital Partners. The company was founded in 1952 as a small family-run business in Saugus, Massachusetts and has since grown to over 100…