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Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ.

7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

United Services Automobile Association provides insurance, banking and investment services. Its products include renters insurance, flood and life insurance, checking savings accounts, certificate of deposits, stocks and options, USAA mutual funds, USAA 529 savings plan, mortgages, and individual retirement account. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Jiffy Lube International, Inc. operates automotive lubrication and fluid maintenance service centers. It offers regular oil changes and preventive car maintenance services. The firm provides automotive preventive maintenance, oil change, air conditioning, air filtration, cooling system, drive train, electrical system, engine, fuel system, inspections and emissions, tire rotation, transmission, and windshield services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

MG Wellington LLC engages in the provision of frozen kids’ meals. It offers breakfast, chicken/meat/fish, pizza/pasta. and snacks. The company was founded by Mathias Cohen and Goles Deloux is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

TSG Consumer Partners LLC (TSG Consumer Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Charles Howard Esserman. The firm is headquartered in Larkspur, California.

Golden Gate Private Equity, Inc. (Golden Gate Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2000 by David C. Dominik and Jesse T. Rogers. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Bain Capital Private Equity LP (Bain Capital Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Bain Capital LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC owns and operates sandwich restaurants. Their stores is filled with antiques, vintage signs, old photographs, music memorabilia and, of course, a potbelly stove. They also provide live local musicians to its customers. The company was founded by Bryant Keil and Peter Hastings in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Bath & Body Works, Inc. produces and distributes beauty products. The firm has reinvented in the personal care industry with the introduction of fragrant flavorful indulgences including shower gels, lotions, candles, and accessories. The company was founded in 1990 and is located in Reynoldsburg, OH

OSI Restaurant Partners LLC owns and operates a chain of casual dining restaurants. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

PFIP LLC operates gym and fitness centers. It also provides members with online access to platforms for membership, balance payment, billing, profile, membership transfer, and fitness instruction applications. The firm markets and distributes men's and women's shirts, apparel, hats, towels, water bottles, accessories, kitchen and bar items, umbrellas, bags, and recreational products. The company was founded by Michael Grondahl and Marc Grondahl in 1992 and is headquartered in Newington, NH.

HGGC LLC (HGGC) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Robert Gay, Greg Benson, Rich Lawson and Steve Young. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and was formerly known as Huntsman Gay Global Capital LLC.

Charming Charlie LLC operates as a retailer of fashion accessories. It also offers jewelries, handbags, shoes, ladies’ apparel, belts and hats. The company was founded by Charles J. Chanaratsopon in 2004 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Charming Charlie Holdings, Inc. operates as a retailer of fashion accessories. The company is headquartered in Houstin, TX.

Burlington Coat Factory provides men's, women's, and children's wear and accessories. Its products include dresses, suits, shoes, linens, home decors, career and casual collections, lingerie, and accessories. The company is headquartered in Lakeland, FL.

Nutraceutical Corp. manufactures and distributes nutritional supplements to domestic health and natural food stores. The firm's brands include KAL, Solaray, Food Source, Sunny Green and VegLife. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Park City, UT.

DJNG, Inc. engages in the provision of waxing services for men and women. The company was founded on February 12, 2002 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group owns and operates hotels. Its portfolio of hotel businesses include Quorvus Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson and, Country Inns and Suites By CarlsonSM. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Foxtrot Ventures, Inc. provides a mobile application that enables users to shop various collections of drinks, eats, and everyday essentials. Its application enables users to shop for wine, liquors, beer, fresh foods, sweets, ice creams, sundries, cheese, paper towels, and other essentials. The company was founded by Michael LaVitola, Brian Jaffee and Taylor Bloom in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Monogram Capital Management LLC (Monogram Capital Management ) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Jared R. Stein and Oliver U. Nordlinger. The firm is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.

Planet Fitness Franchising LLC owns and operates fitness centres. The firm provides fitness training programs to its members through personal trainers. The company was founded by Chris Rondeau in 1992 and is headquartered in Hampton, NH.

Olipop, Inc. manufactures canned soda and sells through online. The company was founded by David Lester and Ben Goodwin and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Genexa, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company, which engages in the manufacture of organic over-the-counter medicines. It offers products for sleep and stress; cold, flu, and sinus; digestive health; pain; and kids. The company was founded by David Johnson and Max Spielberg and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Premier Franchise Management is the largest franchisor for residential pool-build and pool-service. The company is based in Roseville. Premier has added 30 build franchise locations and 17 service franchise locations in the last year, bringing its current number of franchise locations to 140. The American company has won several industry awards, including being recognized as one of the nation's top franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®. The company builds and services swimming pools and spas for homeowners across the country, with a reputation for first-class results within the customer's budget. Premier Pools & Spas, the world's largest pool builder, was founded in 1988 by Keith Harbeck and Paul Porter. Paul Porter has been the CEO since 1988.