SQRL Fuel operates gas stations with coffee shop-like convenience stores. Their brand focuses on being family-friendly and environmentally conscious as well as offering high-quality products, several of which are sourced from local businesses. Locations feature a juice/smoothie bar, local ice cream, electric vehicle charging stations, free WIFI, and clean bathrooms. Some locations feature solar panels and full-service fuel pumps. As of October 2023, there are over 350 locations spanning 14 states, with over half of those locations being in Arkansas and Florida. SQRL Fuel stations are operated by SQRL Holdings, LLC (also known as Project SQRL) which has a portfolio of namesake companies in the sectors of commercial real estate, convenience stores, fuel supply, mineral rights, credit card processing, and advertising media. The private company is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Red Lobster is the largest seafood restaurant concept in the world and is an iconic full-service brand with broad demographic appeal. The company was founded in 1968 and today operates 700+ restaurants throughout the U.S. and Canada and has 40+ franchised restaurants in international markets. In 2020, a group led by Thai Union Group (TUG) acquired Red Lobster from Golden Gate Capital. The new ownership group now includes TUG, current Red Lobster management, and a newly formed investment group, Seafood Alliance, which is led by two prominent global restaurant operators. They are headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS: TUFBY), together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells frozen, chilled, and canned seafood in Thailand and internationally. Sales during 2022 reached an all-time high of $155.6B, a 10.3% year-on-year increase.

Outback Steakhouse is a chain of Australian-themed casual dining restaurants, serving American cuisine. The chain specializes in a wide variety of dishes; including prime steak cuts, chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta at a price for everyone. Outback has over 1000 locations in 23 countries, 693 of which are located within the US. The company was founded in March 1988 with its first location in Tampa, Florida. Outback Steakhouse was owned and operated by OSI Restaurant Partners until it was acquired by Bloomin' Brands.

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) is a restaurant holding company that owns several American casual dining restaurant chains, including; Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Outback Steakhouse, and Abbraccio. Bloomin' Brands has a market cap or net worth of $2.11B as of May 2023. Its market cap has increased by 8.05% in one year. Reported revenue for 2022 was $4.41B and the company is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

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. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN, and employs nearly 22,000. Bridgestone reported a 2022 revenue of $30.80B and has a current market cap of $28.78B.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., doing business as Chase, is an American national bank. Founded in 1877, The bank was known as Chase Manhattan Bank until it merged with J.P. Morgan & Co. in 2000. Chase Bank constitutes the consumer and commercial banking subsidiary of the U.S. multinational banking and financial services holding company, JPMorgan Chase. Today, Chase Bank operates over 4,700 branches in 48 states and the District of Columbia, plus 17,000 Chase Bank-branded ATMs nationwide.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), is a financial holding company and a leading financial services firm, with worldwide operations. The firm had $3.7T in assets and $292.3B in stockholder’s equity as of December 31, 2022. The company has an S&P credit rating of A+ and a long-term rating of A1 from Moody’s. They have a current market cap of over $415.9B, and revenue for 2022 was $128.69B. They are headquartered in New York, NY.

Caliber Collision Centers is the largest collision repair company in America, which provides mechanical repair, quick oil change services, and glass repair and replacement. Founded in 1997, today the Caliber portfolio of brands has grown to more than 1,600 centers nationwide and features a full range of complementary automotive services, including Caliber Collision, one of the nation's largest auto collision repair providers across more than 40 states. In 2019, H&F acquired Caliber Collision and merged it with ABRA Auto Body & Glass, LP, an investment made in 2014. The company is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.

Hellman & Friedman LLC (H&F) is an American private equity firm that makes investments primarily through leveraged buyouts as well as growth capital investments. Founded in 1984, the firm has raised more than $35B of committed capital and invested in more than 80 companies. They are headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (Advance) is an American automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself (DIY) customers. Founded in 1932, Advance now operates over 5,000 stores and Worldpac branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean Islands. Advance is a publicly traded company (NYSE: AAP) with an investment grade credit rating of BBB-. They have a current market cap of $7.09B and revenue for 2022 was $11.2B. Advance Auto Parts is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

PopShelf is an upscale Dollar General retail concept focusing on non-consumable categories such as seasonal and home décor, health and beauty, home cleaning supplies, and party and entertainment goods. The unique concept targets a younger suburban demographic with a wide range of items closer to the $5 range. In October 2020, Dollar General opened its first PopShelf stores in Hendersonville, TN, and Clarksville, TN. As of the end of February 2023, the chain had grown to over 135 standalone PopShelf locations and 40 PopShelf sections within existing Dollar Generals. By the end of 2023, the company is expected to have closer to 300 standalone locations and targets having approximately 1,000 by the end of 2025.

Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores. As of 2022, Dollar General operates more than 18,000 stores in 46 states. The stores deliver everyday low prices on items including food, snacks, health, and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, seasonal items, paper products, and much more from America’s most-trusted brands and products, along with high-quality private brands. The company began in 1939 as a family-owned business called J.L. Turner and Son. In 1955, the name changed to Dollar General Corporation, and in 1968 the company went public (NYSE: DG). Dollar General has become one of the most profitable stores in the rural United States. In 2022, the company had a market cap of $55.05B and a revenue of $36.29B. The company is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

PopShelf is an upscale Dollar General retail concept focusing on non-consumable categories such as seasonal and home décor, health and beauty, home cleaning supplies, and party and entertainment goods. The unique concept targets a younger suburban demographic with a wide range of items closer to the $5 range. In October 2020, Dollar General opened its first PopShelf stores in Hendersonville, TN, and Clarksville, TN. As of the end of February 2023, the chain had grown to over 135 standalone PopShelf locations and 40 PopShelf sections within existing Dollar Generals. By the end of 2023, the company is expected to have closer to 300 standalone locations and targets having approximately 1,000 by the end of 2025.

Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores. As of 2022, Dollar General operates more than 18,000 stores in 46 states. The stores deliver everyday low prices on items including food, snacks, health, and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, seasonal items, paper products, and much more from America’s most-trusted brands and products, along with high-quality private brands. The company began in 1939 as a family-owned business called J.L. Turner and Son. In 1955, the name changed to Dollar General Corporation, and in 1968 the company went public (NYSE: DG). Dollar General has become one of the most profitable stores in the rural United States. In 2022, the company had a market cap of $55.05B and a revenue of $36.29B. The company is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

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 currently operates more than 8,800 drugstores in the USA with a presence in all 50 states. 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.

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 2022, the company’s market cap was over $32B and its revenue was $132B. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., has a credit rating of Moody's/S&P Baa3/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 currently operates more than 8,800 drugstores in the USA with a presence in all 50 states. 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.

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 2022, the company’s market cap was over $32B and its revenue was $132B. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., has a credit rating of Moody's/S&P Baa3/BBB and is headquartered in Deerfield IL.

LongHorn Steakhouse is an American casual dining restaurant chain best known for serving various kinds of steak and having Western/Texas-themed decor. In addition to steak, the menu also includes ribs, chicken, salmon, lobster, shrimp, and salads. Founded in Atlanta, GA in 1981, the chain was acquired by Darden Restaurants, Inc. in 2007 (formerly owned by RARE Hospitality, Inc.). As of February 2023, Longhorn operated over 550 locations, primarily throughout the Eastern United States. As of 2022, Longhorn Steakhouse restaurants accounted for $2.37 billion of the $9.63 billion revenue of its parent company, Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) is an American multi-brand restaurant operator. In 1995, General Mills decided to spin off its restaurant chains to focus on consumer food products; the new company was named Darden Restaurants, Inc.. Over the years, they have grown into 6 casual dining restaurant chains (Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, Yard House, and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen) and 2 fine dining restaurant chains (Eddie V's and The Capital Grille). Darden Restaurants now owns and operates more than 1,850 restaurant locations and employs over 180,000 people, making it the largest full-service restaurant company in America. The company has an investment grade credit rating of BBB from Standard & Poor’s and a long-term rating of Baa2 from Moody’s. In 2022, the company had a market cap of $16.92B and a revenue of $9.98B. Their 2022 net earnings were $955M. Darden Restaurants, Inc. is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Caliber Collision Centers is the largest collision repair company in America, which provides mechanical repair, quick oil change services, and glass repair and replacement. Founded in 1997, today the Caliber portfolio of brands has grown to more than 1,600 centers nationwide and features a full range of complementary automotive services, including Caliber Collision, one of the nation's largest auto collision repair providers across more than 40 states. In 2019, H&F acquired Caliber Collision and merged it with ABRA Auto Body & Glass, LP, an investment made in 2014. The company is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.

Hellman & Friedman LLC (H&F) is an American private equity firm that makes investments primarily through leveraged buyouts as well as growth capital investments. Founded in 1984, the firm has raised more than $35B of committed capital and invested in more than 80 companies. They are headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

PDQ - ”People Dedicated to Quality” - offers chef-driven recipes and mindful ingredients typically found in a fine casual restaurant with the value, speed and convenience of the fast food and fast casual segment. Beloved throughout the Southeast and now beyond for its famous hand-breaded chicken tenders and signature sauces, PDQ also crafts delicious sandwiches and salads fresh in store, every day. Founded in 2011 by Outback Steakhouse co-founder Bob Basham and MVP Holdings CEO Nick Reader, the company opened its first location in Tampa, FL. PDQ currently operates 67 locations on the East Coast and employs over 2,000 people. The company is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

LandShark Car Wash offers a wide range of services including exterior and interior car washing, detailing, and waxing. The Car wash boats a family-friendly environment that includes a comfy lounge with complimentary refreshments. Landshark Car Wash was acquired by WhiteWater Express Car Wash in 2020. This private company has 6 locations in TX and GA and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

WhiteWater Express Car Wash is a high-growth, multi-state operator of express car washes. The chain uses state-of-the-art technology using only half the amount of water as the industry standard, while ensuring that their car washes are completed in under three minutes. In addition to their soft foam wash, WhiteWater uses tri-foam color polish, gold carnauba wax, and rain repellent glass wax, and also offer a wide variety of free after wash on-site perks such as self-serve vacuum stations and wet or dry mat cleaning machines. Founded in 2015, in Houston, Texas, in 2021 WhiteWater partnered with Freeman Spogli & Co., a private equity firm. In 2023, WhiteWater grew to 125 sites in six states. They are headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Mobil is an American petroleum brand which operates gasoline stations and distributes oil and petroleum based products worldwide.. Mobil credits itself with being the first company to introduce paying at the pump at its gas stations, the first company to produce jet aviation fuel, as well as the first company to introduce a mobile payment device, today known as Speedpass. Mobil (NYSE:MOB) was founded in 1911, then known as the Standard Oil Company of New York. Mobil merged with Exxon, forming the parent company ExxonMobil in 1999. Mobil is headquartered in New York City, NY.

ExxonMobil is an American multinational oil and gas corporation and one of the world's largest and most powerful companies. The company is vertically integrated across the entire oil and gas industry, and within it is also a chemicals division which produces plastic, synthetic rubber, and other chemical products. ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) traces its earliest roots to 1866 with the formation of the Vacuum Oil Company, and became ExxonMobil after a merger with Mobil in 1999. The company operates the following subsidiaries: Exxon Neftegas, ExxonMobil Australia, Exxon Mobil Nigeria, Imperial OIl, SeaRiver Maritime, XTO Energy. The company operates over 12,000 locations nationwide, employing over 62,000 people. The company has an investment grade S&P rating of AA- and a long term Moody’s credit rating of Aa2. 2022 Revenue was reported at $413.68B with a market cap of $412.59B. The company is headquartered in Spring, TX.

Established in 1984, Take 5 Oil Change is an industry-leading quick lube service featuring a unique drive-thru concept that allows customers to never leave the comfort of their car. The brand offers an average 10-minute oil change service and ancillary services such as air filter replacement, wiper blade changes, and coolant exchanges. They are currently operating over 800 company-operated and franchised locations across the U.S. and Canada. The company has $1.03M in average annual sales and is headquartered in Metairie, LA.

Take 5 is a subsidiary of Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN). The company is an automotive services corporation providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs. The Company's segments include Maintenance; Car Wash; Paint, Collision and glass; and Platform Services. The Maintenance segment consists primarily of the Take 5 Oil Change (Take 5) and Meineke Car Care Centers (Meineke) brands. For fiscal year 2022, revenue was $2.03B, an increase of 38.57% versus the prior year. The company has a current market cap of $5.07B and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Premier Early Childhood Education (dba The Learning Grove Academy) is a provider of child care and early education services. The Learning Grove Academy operates in small class environments with a focus on early childhood education, through a hands-on and play-driven curriculum. Premier Early Childhood Education Partners operates 5 Learning Grove Academy locations in Georgia, Indiana and Iowa. Premier Early Childhood Education Partners was founded in May 2018, and is part of the investment portfolio of Tyree & D’Angelo Partners, the majority owner of Premier with a 90% interest, investing approximately $10M into the company at its founding.

Tyree & D'Angelo Partners (“TDP”), a private equity investment firm that focuses on controlling investment opportunities in the lower middle markets, through a combination of acquisitions, partnerships, and new locations. TDP invests in the healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors, and has completed over 900 partnerships, in addition to having over $1.4B of capital under management. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Hy-Vee was founded in 1930 by Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg in Beaconsfield, Iowa, and is a private corporation wholly owned by present and past employees and known for superior customer service and a wide selection of quality products. Hy-Vee offers full-service supermarkets with bakeries, delicatessens, floral departments, dine-in/carryout food service, wine and spirits, pharmacies and health clinics, HealthMarkets and coffee kiosks. The company maintains fuel stations with convenience stores, fitness centers, and full-service restaurants at some properties, including Wahlburgers. As of 2022, Hy-Vee employs about 93,000 people at its retail locations, training and education centers, corporate offices, and grocery distribution centers. With sales of more than $12 billion annually, Hy-Vee ranks among the top 5 most trusted brands and has been named one of America’s top 3 favorite grocery stores. Hy-Vee operates throughout the Mid-Western U.S. with over 280 locations in IA, IL, MO, KS, NE, SD, WI, and MN. The company is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Taco Bell is an American-based chain of fast food restaurants originating in Irvine, California in 1962, by founder Glen Bell. Taco Bell is the leading Mexican-inspired, quick-service restaurant brand serving a variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, novelty and specialty items, and multiple "value menu" items. Locations typically feature a 2,000 - 2,600 square foot building with a drive-thru window, situated on 0.5 - 1.2 acre of land. The chain has 8,218 restaurants in 24 countries, increasing by 496 restaurants in the 2022 fiscal year. 2022 revenue for Taco Bell was $14.65B, a 10% increase from 2021.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (or Yum!) (NYSE: YUM), formerly Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., is an American fast food corporation. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China. Founded in 1977, when PepsiCo acquired Pizza Hut, today the company operates over 55,300 company-owned and franchised restaurant locations across 156 countries and territories worldwide. Yum! Brands. The company closed out 2022 with system sales of $59.2B, across all divisions, with a current market cap of $36.07B. The company has an S&P rating of BB+ and a long-term credit rating of Ba2 from Moody’s. They are headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Taco Bell is an American-based chain of fast food restaurants originating in Irvine, California in 1962, by founder Glen Bell. Taco Bell is the leading Mexican-inspired, quick-service restaurant brand serving a variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, novelty and specialty items, and multiple "value menu" items. Locations typically feature a 2,000 - 2,600 square foot building with a drive-thru window, situated on 0.5 - 1.2 acre of land. The chain has 8,218 restaurants in 24 countries, increasing by 496 restaurants in the 2022 fiscal year. 2022 revenue for Taco Bell was $14.65B, a 10% increase from 2021.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (or Yum!) (NYSE: YUM), formerly Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., is an American fast food corporation. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China. Founded in 1977, when PepsiCo acquired Pizza Hut, today the company operates over 55,300 company-owned and franchised restaurant locations across 156 countries and territories worldwide. Yum! Brands. The company closed out 2022 with system sales of $59.2B, across all divisions, with a current market cap of $36.07B. The company has an S&P rating of BB+ and a long-term credit rating of Ba2 from Moody’s. They are headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Taco Bell is an American-based chain of fast food restaurants originating in Irvine, California in 1962, by founder Glen Bell. Taco Bell is the leading Mexican-inspired, quick-service restaurant brand serving a variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, novelty and specialty items, and multiple "value menu" items. Locations typically feature a 2,000 - 2,600 square foot building with a drive-thru window, situated on 0.5 - 1.2 acre of land. The chain has 8,218 restaurants in 24 countries, increasing by 496 restaurants in the 2022 fiscal year. 2022 revenue for Taco Bell was $14.65B, a 10% increase from 2021.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (or Yum!) (NYSE: YUM), formerly Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., is an American fast food corporation. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China. Founded in 1977, when PepsiCo acquired Pizza Hut, today the company operates over 55,300 company-owned and franchised restaurant locations across 156 countries and territories worldwide. Yum! Brands. The company closed out 2022 with system sales of $59.2B, across all divisions, with a current market cap of $36.07B. The company has an S&P rating of BB+ and a long-term credit rating of Ba2 from Moody’s. They are headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (Advance) is an American automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself (DIY) customers. Founded in 1932, Advance now operates over 5,000 stores and Worldpac branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean Islands. Advance is a publicly traded company (NYSE: AAP) with an investment grade credit rating of BBB-. They have a current market cap of $7.09B and revenue for 2022 was $11.2B. Advance Auto Parts is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Valvoline Inc. is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Valvoline was established in 1866 in Binghamton, NY by Dr. John Ellis, the inventor of a petroleum lubricant for steam engines. As of 2022, it is the second largest oil change service provider in the U.S. with a 10% market share, over 1,700 locations, and 6,100 employees. The company is also the No. 2 chain by number of stores in the U.S. under the Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM brand and the No. 3 chain by number of stores in Canada under the Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change brand. Valvoline (NYSE: VVV) is publicly traded and has a current market cap of $5.69B, and a reported revenue of $0.71B. Corporate headquarters are located in Lexington, KY.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) ranked 137 on the Fortune 500 list, is a leading operator of discount variety stores. The company is the leading operator of discount variety stores offering merchandise predominantly at the fixed price of $1.25. Founded in 1953, by K.R. Perry, the chain originated as a Ben Franklin variety store in Norfolk, Virginia, known as K&K 5 &10. The first “Dollar Tree”-branded store opened on April 27, 1989 in Sumter, South Carolina. On July 28, 2014, Dollar Tree announced that it would buy Family Dollar for $8.5B. Today, they operate more than 16,000 stores across the 48 contiguous states and five Canadian provinces, under the brands Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. Dollar Tree has a current market cap of $29.58B. The company has an investment grade credit rating of BBB, and revenue for 2022 was $26.31B. Dollar Tree is headquartered in Chesapeake, VA.

Dutch Bros. Coffee (NYSE: BROS) is a drive-through, specialty coffee chain with company-owned and franchised locations expanding throughout the western United States. The vast majority of its stores are drive-thru stands, selling hot and cold handcrafted drinks, including non-coffee options, and a selection of baked goods. Founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma, Dutch Bros began with a double-head espresso machine and a pushcart in Grants Pass, Oregon. Today, they operate 716 locations across 14 states, with plans to open at least 150 shops in 2023, of which at least 130 shops will be company-operated. The chain became publicly traded in 2021, has a current market cap of $1.69B, and a 2022 reported revenue of $739M, which represents a nearly 50% increase from the prior year. Dutch Bros. Coffee's headquarters are in Grants Pass, OR.

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is an American chain of variety stores. As of 2023, Dollar General operates more than 19,200 stores in 47 states and Mexico. The stores deliver everyday low prices on items including food, snacks, health, and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, seasonal items, paper products, and much more from America’s most-trusted brands and products, along with high-quality private brands. The company began in 1939 as a family-owned business called J.L. Turner and Son. In 1955, the name changed to Dollar General Corporation, and in 1968 the company went public. Dollar General has grown to become one of the most profitable stores in the rural United States. In 2022, the company had a market cap of $55.05B and a revenue of $36.29B. The company is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

Founded in 1999, Tidal Wave Auto Spa is an industry-leading conveyor car wash company located in the Southeast and Midwest. The company is committed to providing cutting-edge car care technology, pristine customer service, and attractive locations. The company was founded in 1999 in Thomaston, Georgia with a simple, 5-bay self-service wand wash. In 2020, Tidal Wave partnered with Golden Gate Capital and has since expanded to more than 100 express car washes across 17 states. The company is still headquartered in Thomaston, GA.