Charoen Pokphand Group Company, Ltd. (CP) is Thailand's largest private company with investments in 21 countries. It owns Charoen Pokphand Foods, a global leader in agricultural produces, and operates Southeast Asia's largest retail business. In China, CP Group is known as 'Zhèng Dà' and is a major investor in the feed meal market, credited with influencing dietary habits and leading the green revolution.
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. is a Japanese food company founded in 1948 by Momofuku Ando. It owns various food brands and is famous for creating the first instant noodles Chicken Ramen and popular products like Cup Noodles and Yakisoba U.F.O.
ThyssenKrupp is a multinational conglomerate formed in 1999 from the merger of Thyssen AG and Krupp. It is a major steel producer and operates in various sectors including machinery, trains, elevators, and shipbuilding. The company has over 670 subsidiaries worldwide.
Cruise ships offer round-trip voyages to various ports of call. They have added amenities for water tourists, with a capacity of 664,602 passengers worldwide.
Carnival Cruise Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, operates a fleet of 26 ships with a distinctive whale's tail logo. It is the largest cruise line based on annual passengers carried. A new ship is set to join the fleet in 2024 through a joint venture with Costa.
Founded in 1876, Henkel operates in Consumer Brands and Adhesive Technologies. It owns popular brands like Loctite, Persil, and Fa. In 2023, Henkel's sales reached 21.5 billion euros with 47,750 employees worldwide.
Gillette, founded by King C. Gillette in 1901, is a brand of safety razors and personal care products owned by Procter & Gamble. The company merged into P&G in 2005, with assets incorporated into 'Global Gillette' unit.
Amway, short for 'American Way', is a leading American multi-level marketing company offering health, beauty, and home care products. Founded in 1959, it operates globally with reported sales of $8.9 billion in 2019. Despite being the largest MLM company by revenue, Amway has faced legal issues and investigations for alleged pyramid scheme practices in various countries, including settlements and fines.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is headquartered in Dallas, offering full-service restaurants, bars, and video arcades. With 156 locations in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Chili's Grill & Bar, founded in 1975 in Texas by Larry Lavine, is owned and operated by Brinker International. It is a popular casual dining restaurant chain in the United States.
Buffalo Wild Wings, also known as BW3 or BWW, specializes in Buffalo wings and sauces. With over 1,200 locations in multiple countries, it is operated by Inspire Brands from Atlanta, Georgia.
Waffle House founded in 1955 in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner started the iconic 24-hour diner.
Gatorade, developed in 1965, is a popular sports drink brand owned by PepsiCo. Originally created for University of Florida athletes, it is now sold in over 80 countries and holds a significant market share in the sports drink category.
Amtrak, a portmanteau of America and trak, operates inter-city rail service in 46 states. Founded in 1971, it receives state and federal subsidies, with a network of over 500 stations and 21,400 miles of track. In fiscal year 2022, Amtrak served 22.9 million passengers with $2.1 billion in revenue.
Ryanair Holdings PLC, founded in 1996, operates over 500 planes across 40 countries in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has faced criticism for various business practices.
Red Lobster is a popular American restaurant chain with locations across the US, Canada, and several other countries. It was acquired by Golden Gate Capital in 2014 and later by Thai Union in 2020.
AMC Theatres, founded in 1920, is the largest movie theater chain globally. It has over 10,000 screens in 946 theatres across Europe and America. Listed on NYSE, it was majority-owned by Wanda Group until 2018.
Whataburger, founded in 1950 in Texas, is now managed by BDT & MSD Partners. Known for A-framed buildings, it offers a variety of burgers and breakfast options.
Ticketmaster, based in Beverly Hills, merged with Live Nation in 2010. It operates globally, with fulfillment centers in West Virginia and Texas. The company faces controversies over ticket fees and has been under scrutiny by regulators and the Department of Justice.
Anglo American plc is the world's largest producer of platinum and a major producer of diamonds, copper, nickel, iron ore, polyhalite, and steelmaking coal. It operates in multiple continents and is listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges.