Alfredo V. Martel

BBQ Holdings, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of franchise restaurants. It offers authentic hickory-smoked and off the-grill barbecue favorites, chopped pork, country-roasted chicken, and signature sandwiches and salads. The company was founded on March 14, 1994 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc. owns and operates coffee shops. It offers products to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. The firm operates through three segments: Retail, Commercial and Franchise. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

P&G Hair Care Holding, Inc. produces and distributes hair color and hair care products. Its products include hair spray, shampoo, conditioner and hair styling items. Its brands include Herbal Essences, Nice 'n Easy, Hydrience, Ultress, Natural Instincts, Loving Care and Balsam Color. The company is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

KFC Corp. owns and operates chains of chicken restaurant. It specializes in original recipe, extra crispy, kentucky grilled chicken and original recipe strips with home-style sides, honey BBQ wings and freshly made chicken sandwiches. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Metropolitan Economic Development Association provides business management consulting services for minority entrepreneurs. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Dorothy J. Bridges has been the CEO of the company since 2022.