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Jersey Mike's Subs is a prominent sub sandwich franchise that caters to customers throughout the United States. The company specializes in Northeast-American-style sub sandwiches, including popular offerings like Philly cheesesteaks. Jersey Mike's provides a diverse menu that includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, appealing to a wide range of preferences. In addition to its core sandwich offerings, the franchise also focuses on catering services, further expanding its reach in the fast food market. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Jersey Mike's continues to grow its presence in the competitive sub sandwich industry.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, established in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in operating and franchising cafes across the U.S. Its menu features real-fruit smoothies, toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads, bowls, and salads, all made fresh with superior ingredients like real fruits and vegetables, quality meats, cheeses, and flavorful sauces. The company also offers catering services.

7 Brew Coffee is a drive-through coffee shop based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, that specializes in a diverse range of beverages, including espresso-based coffee, infused energy drinks, Italian sodas, smoothies, and teas. The company prides itself on providing not only high-quality products but also exceptional service and a vibrant atmosphere for its customers. By utilizing various communication channels such as email, mobile, and online applications, 7 Brew Coffee ensures convenience and accessibility for its clientele.

Their mission is to build on the iconic heritage of their brands — Motel 6 and Studio 6 — to become the universally recognized leader in economy lodging. They operate their business with the drive and creativity of an entrepreneur, guided by a heart that’s dedicated to hospitality and service. They continuously strive to reinvent the economy lodging category while remaining 100 percent committed to delivering a great experience to their guests, team members, franchisees and partners. In 2015, G6 Hospitality was rated one of the top ten hospitality companies according to the Hotel Management Top Hotel Companies rankings list, which evaluated over 260 hotel companies.

La Quinta Corporation is a prominent owner, operator, and franchisor of select-service hotels primarily targeting the upper-midscale and midscale segments. The portfolio includes approximately 900 properties, offering around 88,500 rooms under the La Quinta Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn, and LQ Hotel brands, distributed across 48 states in the U.S., as well as in Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, and Chile. The company maintains a pipeline of 232 franchised hotels, adding over 20,500 rooms in locations throughout the U.S. and Latin America. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, La Quinta Corporation focuses on delivering a refreshing and engaging experience for its guests while supporting its extensive network of franchises.

One of the nation's premiere lodging companies, owns, manages, develops and franchises more than 250 hotels throughout North America.