​Fire Station Cannabis Co. was established in October of 2019 in Upper Michigan as the 2nd medical marijuana facility and 1st licensed Upper Peninsula recreational retailer. The Fire Station Cannabis Co. has quickly become a household name in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Renowned for its quality products and exceptional customer service, they are a premier cannabis dispensary committed to professionalism and regulatory compliance. Their mission is to help their customers in their pursuits of the best marijuana products and information. Since 2019, they've proudly stood as the region’s trusted neighborhood cannabis company, setting the standard for friendly, knowledgeable service and a welcoming atmosphere. From knowledgeable budtenders offering expert guidance, to their warm and welcoming atmosphere, they go the extra mile to ensure their customers feel valued and heard.

Walgreens is an American company that operates the second-largest pharmacy store chain in the United States. It specializes in filling prescriptions, health and wellness products, health information, and photo services. Walgreens was founded by Charles R. Walgreen in Chicago, IL in 1901 at which time their stores were connected to local groceries. In 2009 Walgreens changed their layouts to be freestanding corner stores, with the entrance on the street with the most traffic flow, with many stores featuring a drive-through pharmacy. In 2014 Walgreens became a subsidiary of holding company Walgreens Boots Alliance when it merged with Switzerland-based Alliance Boots. As of December 2023, Walgreens operates approximately 13,500 locations across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, with over 8,600 retail pharmacies located in the U.S..

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., (NASDAQ: WBA) is a British-American holding company that owns the retail pharmacy chains Walgreens in the US and Boots in the UK, as well as several pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies. WBA employs more than 325,000 people and has a presence through its portfolio of consumer brands: Walgreens, Boots, Duane Reade, the No7 Beauty Company, Benavides in Mexico, and Ahumada in Chile. In 2023, the company’s market cap was over $22.51B and its revenue was $142.40B. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., has a credit rating of Moody's/S&P Baa2/BBB- and is headquartered in Deerfield IL.

Walgreens is an American company that operates the second-largest pharmacy store chain in the United States. It specializes in filling prescriptions, health and wellness products, health information, and photo services. Walgreens was founded by Charles R. Walgreen in Chicago, IL in 1901 at which time their stores were connected to local groceries. In 2009 Walgreens changed their layouts to be freestanding corner stores, with the entrance on the street with the most traffic flow, with many stores featuring a drive-through pharmacy. In 2014 Walgreens became a subsidiary of holding company Walgreens Boots Alliance when it merged with Switzerland-based Alliance Boots. As of December 2023, Walgreens operates approximately 13,500 locations across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America, with over 8,600 retail pharmacies located in the U.S..

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., (NASDAQ: WBA) is a British-American holding company that owns the retail pharmacy chains Walgreens in the US and Boots in the UK, as well as several pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies. WBA employs more than 325,000 people and has a presence through its portfolio of consumer brands: Walgreens, Boots, Duane Reade, the No7 Beauty Company, Benavides in Mexico, and Ahumada in Chile. In 2023, the company’s market cap was over $22.51B and its revenue was $142.40B. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., has a credit rating of Moody's/S&P Baa2/BBB- and is headquartered in Deerfield IL.

Bob Evans Restaurants, also known as Bob Evans, is an American chain of restaurants featuring a country theme.  In addition to casual dining fare, most locations sell baked goods, snacks, and small gift items. Founded over 60 years ago with a single restaurant in Rio Grande, OH, today, the Bob Evans family restaurant chain includes 440+ locations in 18 states. All Bob Evans locations are all corporate-owned.  The company generated over $405M in sales during fiscal year 2023 and the company is headquartered in New Albany, OH. 

In January 2017, Golden Gate Capital purchased the Bob Evans Restaurants division from Bob Evans Farms, for $565M. Golden Gate Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity firm with over $12B in committed capital under management. Founded in 2000, the company makes investments in several select industries, including technology, financial services, retail and industrial. The firm has an estimated annual revenue of $50M and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Skymint Premium Cannabis is a distributor of medicinal and recreational cannabis, with expertise in the cultivation, extraction, distribution, and sales of its cannabis products. Products offered to consumers include but are not limited to the following: flowers, tinctures, oils, topicals, tinctures, and edibles. The private company was founded in 2016 and was acquired by Tropics LP in 2023 for $109.4M. Skymint has grown to 21 retail locations in Michigan and reported annualized sales of $68M in 2023. The company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Tropics LP is an affiliate of SunStream Opportunities LP, a joint venture sponsored by SNDL Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) that leverages a strategic financial and operational partnership to target attractive risk-return opportunities in the cannabis industry to provide exposure to a broad portfolio of investments. SNDL is the largest private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, Spiritleaf, and Firesale Cannabis. Additionally, the Company operates as a licensed cannabis producer and stands as one of Canada's premier vertically integrated cannabis enterprises, focusing on premium indoor cultivation, cutting-edge product development, and cost-effective manufacturing. Founded in 2006, SNDL has over 350 locations and employs over 2,600 people. The company has a Market cap: of $.36B and reported revenue of $547M. They are headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Family Dollar is an American retail, variety discount store chain, with over 8,000 locations in all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The chain operates general merchandise retail discount stores providing consumers with a selection of competitively-priced merchandise in convenient neighborhood stores. Founded in 1959, in North Carolina, Family Dollar went public in 1970. In 2001, they joined the S&P 500 stock market index and in 2002, the Fortune 500 list of largest publicly held companies. In 2015, Family Dollar was acquired by Dollar Tree for $8.5B. As of early 2024, the chain operated more than 8,350 stores and employed over 77,000 people.

Buffalo Wild Wings is an American casual dining restaurant and the nation's largest sports bar chain, with operations in the United States, Canada, and 7 other countries. The chain is best known for Buffalo-style chicken wings along with over a dozen sauces as well as chicken tenders and legs, appetizers, burgers, tacos, salads, and desserts, along with beer, wine, and other beverages. Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck was founded in 1982 by Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery near Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, and today the chain has nearly 1,300 restaurants in 8 global markets. Since 2018 they have been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inspire Brands, Inc. Buffalo Wild Wings is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. 

STG Logistics Inc. is the nation’s largest fully integrated port-to-door service provider, delivering comprehensive supply chain solutions to customers across North America. The company provides end-to-end logistics services including intermodal transportation, drayage, warehousing, and distribution through its extensive network of facilities strategically positioned at major port locations and inland hubs.

Founded in 1985 and headquartered in South Kearny, New Jersey, STG has established itself as a critical infrastructure partner for importers and exporters requiring seamless cargo movement from international ports to final destinations. The company’s integrated service model encompasses container drayage, cross-dock operations, transloading, warehousing, and over-the-road transportation, enabling customers to streamline their supply chains through a single provider relationship.

STG operates a nationwide network comprised of 70+ locations totaling over five million square feet of warehouse space, supported by a fleet of 15,000 intermodal containers, 6,000 chassis, and nearly 3,000 tractors. This extensive asset base positions the company to handle the complex logistics requirements of diverse industries including retail, automotive, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing. STG Logistics has more than quadrupled in size since 2016. The company's growth was supercharged in 2022 when it acquired XPO Logistics' intermodal division for $710 million, adding 48 new locations to STG's national platform.
 

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, officially known as Raising Cane’s Restaurants, LLC, was founded in 1996, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey. The idea for the company, a focused, fast-casual concept serving high-quality chicken finger meals with a simple menu, was born out of Graves’s experience in restaurants and his desire to build something distinctive. As of 2025, Raising Cane’s has grown to more than 900 restaurants across the United States and a handful of international markets, making it one of the fastest-expanding chicken restaurant brands in the country. It consistently opens more than 100 new locations per year and has plans for continued expansion. In terms of financial performance, Raising Cane’s reported roughly $5.1B in total system sales in 2024, a record for the company that reflects strong consumer demand and rapid unit growth; positioning the chain as one of the top-grossing quick-service chicken brands in the U.S., trailing only Chick-fil-A and Popeyes. The company is still headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is an American automotive maintenance brand, with services including its signature 10-minute oil change and full-service mechanical, tires, brakes, and more general service offerings. Founded in 1979, the chain now operates 350+ corporately owned and franchised stores in 19 states. In 2017, the company was acquired by San Francisco-based private equity firm Golden Gate Capital. The following year, Golden Gate announced a merger of Express Oil with its newly-acquired Mavis Discount Tire thus creating one of the largest automotive maintenance providers in the United States, known as Mavis Tire Express Services Corp, with over 1,100 service centers across 27 states. In March 2021, an investor group led by BayPine, TSG Consumer Partners, and West First Management acquired the combined company of Mavis Tire Express Services. They are headquartered in Birmingham, AL.  

Golden Gate Capital is an American private equity firm based in San Francisco. The firm makes investments in several select industries, including technology, financial services, retail, and industrial, through leveraged buyout transactions, as well as significant minority purchases and growth capital investments.

Founded in 2020, BayPine is a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm prefers to invest in healthcare, business services, specialty industries, and consumer sectors.

TSG Consumer Partners is an American private equity company based in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 1986 and was among the first private equity firms to invest exclusively in consumer companies.

Family Dollar is an American retail, variety discount store chain, with over 8,000 locations in all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The chain operates general merchandise retail discount stores providing consumers with a selection of competitively-priced merchandise in convenient neighborhood stores. Founded in 1959, in North Carolina, Family Dollar went public in 1970. In 2001, they joined the S&P 500 stock market index and in 2002, the Fortune 500 list of largest publicly held companies. In 2015, Family Dollar was acquired by Dollar Tree for $8.5B. As of early 2024, the chain operated more than 8,350 stores and employed over 77,000 people.

Family Dollar is an American retail, variety discount store chain, with over 8,000 locations in all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The chain operates general merchandise retail discount stores providing consumers with a selection of competitively-priced merchandise in convenient neighborhood stores. Founded in 1959, in North Carolina, Family Dollar went public in 1970. In 2001, they joined the S&P 500 stock market index and in 2002, the Fortune 500 list of largest publicly held companies. In 2015, Family Dollar was acquired by Dollar Tree for $8.5B. As of early 2024, the chain operated more than 8,350 stores and employed over 77,000 people.

Family Dollar is an American retail, variety discount store chain, with over 8,000 locations in all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The chain operates general merchandise retail discount stores providing consumers with a selection of competitively-priced merchandise in convenient neighborhood stores. Founded in 1959, in North Carolina, Family Dollar went public in 1970. In 2001, they joined the S&P 500 stock market index and in 2002, the Fortune 500 list of largest publicly held companies. In 2015, Family Dollar was acquired by Dollar Tree for $8.5B. As of early 2024, the chain operated more than 8,350 stores and employed over 77,000 people.

Family Dollar is an American retail, variety discount store chain, with over 8,000 locations in all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The chain operates general merchandise retail discount stores providing consumers with a selection of competitively-priced merchandise in convenient neighborhood stores. Founded in 1959, in North Carolina, Family Dollar went public in 1970. In 2001, they joined the S&P 500 stock market index and in 2002, the Fortune 500 list of largest publicly held companies. In 2015, Family Dollar was acquired by Dollar Tree for $8.5B. As of early 2024, the chain operated more than 8,350 stores and employed over 77,000 people.

The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company was founded in 1900 in Akron, Ohio by Harvey S. Firestone. The company started by marketing solid rubber tires for carriage wheels. Firestone began opening retail stores in the mid-1920s, offering basic car service and tire sales. In 2005, the retail operation introduced a new name, Firestone Complete Auto Care, and featured a new layout for its stores to enhance the customer experience. Today, Firestone Complete Auto Care is a leading provider of maintenance, repairs, and tires with a wide variety of services for all makes and models of automobiles and more than 1,700 store locations. Firestone is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation. 

Bridgestone Corporation (OTCMKTS: BRDCY), is a Japanese multinational company, and the largest manufacturer of tires in the world. With four retail brands, the company stretches coast-to-coast with 2,200 tire and vehicle service centers across the United States including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, Wheelworks, and Firestone Complete Fleet Care locations. Bridgestone employs over 129,000 people. The company has an investment grade S & P rating of A and a  Moody's credit rating of A2. Bridgestone reported a 2023 revenue of $305.83B and has a current market cap of $30.06B. The company is headquartered in Kyubashi, Tokyo, Japan.

Family Dollar is an American retail, variety discount store chain, with over 8,000 locations in all states except Alaska and Hawaii. The chain operates general merchandise retail discount stores providing consumers with a selection of competitively-priced merchandise in convenient neighborhood stores. Founded in 1959, in North Carolina, Family Dollar went public in 1970. In 2001, they joined the S&P 500 stock market index and in 2002, the Fortune 500 list of largest publicly held companies. In 2015, Family Dollar was acquired by Dollar Tree for $8.5B. As of early 2024, the chain operated more than 8,350 stores and employed over 77,000 people.

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Wendy's is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, in Columbus, OH. The Wendy’s Company and its subsidiaries operate as a quick-service restaurant company. It operates through three segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development. The company operates, develops, and franchises a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. As of March 2023, they operate approximately 415 company-owned restaurants and 6,825 franchised restaurants worldwide. Wendy’s has a credit rating of B+ from Standard and Poor’s and a long-term rating of B3 from Moody’s. The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. In 2023, total revenue amounted to over $2.18B with a current market cap of $3.78B. They are headquartered in Dublin, OH. 

Sonic Corporation, founded as Sonic Drive-In and more commonly known as Sonic or "The Drive-In," is an American drive-in fast food restaurant chain owned by Inspire Brands, the parent company of Arby's, Dunkin Donuts, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Sonic's menu consists of hamburgers, french fries, onion rings, corn dogs, chili dogs, and breakfast toaster sandwiches. As of 2023, over 3,500 Sonic restaurants are in 47 US states. Sonic has operated since the early 1950s, and before its acquisition by Inspire Brands, its stock was publicly traded. Inspire acquired Sonic Drive-In for $2.3B in the Fall of 2018. Most restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees, and Sonic Drive-In’s total 2021 revenue was $5.83B. Corporate headquarters are in Oklahoma City, OK.

Burger King is the second-largest fast-food hamburger chain in the world. Their menu features their signature Whopper and Whopper Jr. hamburgers, in addition to chicken sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, and platters, sides, and beverages. Founded in 1954 in Jacksonville, FL as Insta-Burger King, the chain is now a subsidiary of Toronto-based Restaurant Brands International. Today, Burger King has 19,384 locations worldwide and global sales of over $27.02B. Burger King Corporation is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE: QSR), or RBI, is an American-Canadian-based multinational fast food holding company, with over 30,000 restaurants operating in over 100 countries. The company’s brands include Burger King, Tim Horton’s, and Firehouse Subs. The holding company’s 2022 revenue was reported at $7.02 B an 8% increase to the prior year. The company has a market cap of $35.96B and a long-term credit rating of BB from Standard & Poor’s. RBI is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Arby’s is an American fast-food restaurant chain and the first nationally franchised sandwich restaurant brand. Founded in 1964 in Boardman, OH, the chain is well known for slow-roasted, sliced roast beef sandwiches. In 2011, Roark Capital Group acquired 81.5% of Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. from The Wendy’s Company. In 2018, Arby's Restaurant Group acquired Buffalo Wild Wings and Rusty Taco for $2.4B; as part of the acquisition the parent company was renamed Inspire Brands. Late in 2018, the newly formed Inspire Brands purchased the remaining stake in Arby’s for $430M. Arby's Restaurant Group remains the franchisor of the Arby's brand. Today, the chain has over 3,400 restaurants (2,200+ franchised units) spanning 9 countries (180+ international units) and employs over 80,000 people.

Rally’s Drive-In Restaurants is part of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., and is one of the largest chains of double drive-thru restaurants in the United States. The company currently operates 878 Checkers and Rally’s restaurants in 28 states and the District of Columbia. The chains specialize in hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, and milkshakes. Rally’s Drive-In opened its first restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky in 1985. Checkers Drive-In was founded in 1986 in Mobile, Alabama. In 1999, the two concepts merged into a single double drive-thru burger chain. Most locations specialize in carryout service with drive-thru and walk-up windows available, but no indoor seating. In 2017, the Rally’s/Checker’s brand was acquired by Oak Hill Capital Partners.  The company is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Oak Hill Capital Partners is a private equity firm headquartered in New York City. The firm currently has more than $19B of committed capital from entrepreneurs, endowments, foundations, corporations, pension funds and global financial institutions.