Scooter’s Coffee is an American drive-thru specialty coffee kiosk chain. The private company is one of the fastest-growing drive-thru coffee franchises in the nation. Scooter’s prides itself on roasting only the finest coffee beans in the world. Founded in 1998 in Bellevue, Nebraska as “Scooter’s Java Express”, the chain rebranded and began franchising (2001) to meet the growing demand for its products. As of October 2023, the chain is approaching 750 stores in 30 states and plans to have more than 1,000 stores open by the end of 2024. Scooter’s Coffee is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is an American chain of variety stores. 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. As of February 2024, the company operates 19,986 retail stores in 48 U.S. states and Mexico, in addition to 18 distribution centers for non-refrigerated products, ten cold storage distribution centers, and three combination distribution centers. In 2023, the company had a market cap of $29.84B and a revenue of $39.03B. The company is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

CVS Health Corporation (previously CVS Corporation and CVS Caremark Corporation) is an integrated American healthcare company that owns CVS Pharmacy a retail pharmacy chain, CVS Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager, and Aetna, a health insurance provider. CVS Pharmacy is currently the second largest retail pharmacy in the US, behind Walgreens. The company has more than 9,900 retail locations in 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico, with approximately 1,200 walk-in medical clinics and 1,700 pharmacies including locations within Target Corporation stores. CVS Pharmacy fills more than one of every five prescriptions in the U.S., and 85% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a CVS Pharmacy. The company’s market cap is $127B and in 2021 revenue was $256B. The Consumer Value Stores (CVS) company was founded in 1963 and begun in Lowell, MA. It is now headquartered in Woonsocket, RI.

Chisholm Corner is a convenience store chain in Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas. The first Chisholm Corner opened in 2000 with the basic principle of providing customers with clean and friendly convenience store facilities. Each location provides drivers with access to a welcoming facility from which to purchase fuel, snacks, deli options, and at most locations a drive-thru. Over the last 20 years, the company has grown into a 19-store chain. In 2022, a division of Monfort’s Companies, 7E CO Holdings, LLC, acquired Chisholm Corner for an undisclosed amount. All locations will be operated by 7E CO Holdings, LLC under the Chisholm Corner brand name. The company is headquartered in Duncan, OK.

Monfort Companies is a privately held investment management company who’s specialties include: Private Capital, Real Estate, Ranch & Agriculture, Sports & Entertainment, Energy, Aviation, Restaurants, and Gas & Convenience. 7E CO Holdings, LLC is the parent entity to Monfort Companies’ convenience store business. 7E Holdings, LLC has been investing in and operating gas stations and convenience stores since 2016. They purchased a 19-store Chisholm Corner chain in 2022. After the acquisition, the firm now owns 78 stores in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin under brands including 7-Eleven, Speedway, Jack's and Monfort Express. They are headquartered in Denver, CO.

Chisholm Corner is a convenience store chain in Southwest Oklahoma and North Texas. The first Chisholm Corner opened in 2000 with the basic principle of providing customers with clean and friendly convenience store facilities. Each location provides drivers with access to a welcoming facility from which to purchase fuel, snacks, deli options, and at most locations a drive-thru. Over the last 20 years, the company has grown into a 19-store chain. In 2022, a division of Monfort’s Companies, 7E CO Holdings, LLC, acquired Chisholm Corner for an undisclosed amount. All locations will be operated by 7E CO Holdings, LLC under the Chisholm Corner brand name. The company is headquartered in Duncan, OK.

Monfort Companies is a privately held investment management company who’s specialties include: Private Capital, Real Estate, Ranch & Agriculture, Sports & Entertainment, Energy, Aviation, Restaurants, and Gas & Convenience. 7E CO Holdings, LLC is the parent entity to Monfort Companies’ convenience store business. 7E Holdings, LLC has been investing in and operating gas stations and convenience stores since 2016. They purchased a 19-store Chisholm Corner chain in 2022. After the acquisition, the firm now owns 78 stores in Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin under brands including 7-Eleven, Speedway, Jack's and Monfort Express. They are headquartered in Denver, CO.

Ashley Furniture is an American furniture store chain founded in 1997. It now has over 2,000 locations worldwide that sell Ashley Furniture products. The chain has both corporate and independently licensed and operated furniture stores. The parent company Ashley Furniture Industries, run by a father and son team, is the world's largest home furniture manufacturer. The company manufactures and distributes home furnishings throughout the globe and has more than 18,000 employees. Ashley Furniture Industries sells home furnishings and accessories available through two distribution channels: independent furniture dealers and the more than 700 Ashley Furniture HomeStore retail furniture stores. These locations are independently owned and operated by licensees in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and Japan. Both Ashley HomeStore and parent company Ashley Furniture Industries are privately held. Ashley HomeStore is headquartered in Arcadia, WI.

Arby’s is the second-largest sandwich restaurant brand in the world and was founded in 1964. It now has more than 3,500 restaurants in 9 countries and over 80,000 employees. Arby’s is well known for slow roasted, sliced roast beef sandwiches and famous Market Fresh sandwiches. Arby’s revenue was almost $3.9B in 2019. Roark Capital Group acquired 81.5% of Arby's Restaurant Group in July 2011. Roark Capital Group has over $33B in assets. After the Arby’s acquisition, Roark created Inspired Brands and acquired additional restaurant companies. Both Arby’s and Roark Capital Group are headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Inspire Brands is a privately held company and the 2nd largest restaurant company in the world. Their brands include Arby’s, Sonic and Dunkin Donuts. They manage over 32,000 restaurants, 650,000 company and franchise members, and have over $30B in global system sales. Inspire Brands is headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA.

ALDI is a small-format supermarket chain focused on creating an efficient shopping experience, saving customers time and money without compromising quality. ALDI primarily offers a range of custom-branded grocery items, including produce, meat, and dairy, which are often similar to and produced by major brands. They also carry select branded products. Originally founded in 1913, the family-owned business was divided in 1961 into two groups: ALDI South and ALDI North. While these two business groups remain linked by family ties, they operate as legally and economically independent entities, with each serving different countries except for Germany.

ALDI South opened its first U.S. store in Iowa in 1976, while ALDI North acquired the American chain Trader Joe’s in 1979. The companies operate independently in the U.S., with ALDI North running Trader Joe’s and ALDI South operating under the ALDI brand. As of 2024, ALDI South operates over 7,500 locations across 11 countries, including more than 2,400 in the United States. ALDI South employs over 210,000 people worldwide. In 2023, ALDI USA continued its significant growth, adding over 100 stores and reaching a revenue of approximately $130 billion. Globally, ALDI South achieved an income of over $90 billion in 2023. ALDI South’s American headquarters is located in Batavia, IL.
 

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is an American chain of variety stores. 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. As of February 2024, the company operates 19,986 retail stores in 48 U.S. states and Mexico, in addition to 18 distribution centers for non-refrigerated products, ten cold storage distribution centers, and three combination distribution centers. In 2023, the company had a market cap of $29.84B and a revenue of $39.03B. The company is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is an American chain of variety stores. 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. As of February 2024, the company operates 19,986 retail stores in 48 U.S. states and Mexico, in addition to 18 distribution centers for non-refrigerated products, ten cold storage distribution centers, and three combination distribution centers. In 2023, the company had a market cap of $29.84B and a revenue of $39.03B. The company is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) is the leading roaster, retailer, and marketer of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to drinks and food, many stores carry Starbucks' official merchandise, such as mugs, tumblers, scoops, and coffee presses.  In addition to their flagship Starbucks Coffee brand, they sell goods and services under the following brands: Teavana, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi. Founded in 1985, as of December 2023, the company has over 38,000 stores (17,800 US locations), in 86 markets, and 80 countries worldwide. Out of Starbucks' U.S.-based stores, over 10,600 are company-operated, while the remainder are licensed. Starbucks’ 2023 market cap was over $109.13B and its 2023 revenue was $36.68B. The company is ranked 120th on the Fortune 500 and 303rd on the Forbes Global 2000. Starbucks has an S&P rating of BBB+. The company was founded and is still headquartered in Seattle, WA. 

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is an American chain of variety stores. 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. As of February 2024, the company operates 19,986 retail stores in 48 U.S. states and Mexico, in addition to 18 distribution centers for non-refrigerated products, ten cold storage distribution centers, and three combination distribution centers. In 2023, the company had a market cap of $29.84B and a revenue of $39.03B. The company is headquartered in Goodlettsville, TN.

The KFC Corporation (aka Kentucky Fried Chicken) is an American fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken. KFC's core product offering is pressure-fried on-the-bone chicken pieces seasoned with Colonel Harland Sanders' "Original Recipe" of 11 herbs and spices. Sanders was an entrepreneur who sold fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky, during the Great Depression (1939). By 1952, the first KFC franchise opened in Salt Lake City, UT. They are one of the few brands in America with a decades-long history of success and have been operating for more than 70 years. By the end of 2022, the brand operated over 29,900 stores in over 149 countries, with 99% being franchises. In 2023, their revenue was over $34.83B. The chain is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (or Yum!) (NYSE: YUM), formerly Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc., is an American fast food corporation. Yum! operates 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, the company currently operates over 58,700 company-owned and franchised restaurant locations across 157 countries and territories worldwide. The company closed out 2023 with system sales of $64.9B, across all divisions, with a current market cap of $39.0B. 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.

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) is a leading operator of retail discount stores. They offer a variety of discounted merchandise under the brand names of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Canada. Originally founded in 1953 as a Ben Franklin variety store in Norfolk, VA, the founders later expanded into toys by 1970. Then in 1989, the founders sold their KK Toy division and re-focused on dollar stores, opening their first Dollar Tree-branded store in Sumter, SC. In 2014, Dollar Tree acquires Family Dollar for $8.5B, bringing life to the Family Dollar | Dollar Tree combo store concept. As of early 2024, they operate more than 16,750 stores across the 48 states and five Canadian provinces. Dollar Tree had a 2023 market cap of $30.94B. The company has an investment grade credit rating of BBB, and revenue for 2023 was $29.68B.  Dollar Tree is headquartered in Chesapeake, VA. 

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) is the leading roaster, retailer, and marketer of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to drinks and food, many stores carry Starbucks' official merchandise, such as mugs, tumblers, scoops, and coffee presses.  In addition to their flagship Starbucks Coffee brand, they sell goods and services under the following brands: Teavana, Ethos, Starbucks Reserve, and Princi. Founded in 1985, as of December 2023, the company has over 38,000 stores (17,800 US locations), in 86 markets, and 80 countries worldwide. Out of Starbucks' U.S.-based stores, over 10,600 are company-operated, while the remainder are licensed. Starbucks’ 2023 market cap was over $109.13B and its 2023 revenue was $36.68B. The company is ranked 120th on the Fortune 500 and 303rd on the Forbes Global 2000. Starbucks has an S&P rating of BBB+. The company was founded and is still headquartered in Seattle, WA. 

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.

Fitness International, LLC (dba LA Fitness) is one of the fastest-growing health club chains in the U.S. Founded in 1984 in Los Angeles, CA, today they operate under the brand names LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness, and City Sports Club. The company’s mission is to help as many people as possible achieve the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by creating a nationwide network of health clubs, offering its members the widest range of amenities and the friendliest service at an affordable price. LA Fitness clubs feature a highly trained staff and diverse sports club amenities, typically including cardio & strength equipment, personal training, indoor cycling, group exercise classes, pool, spa, basketball courts & racquetball. At the beginning of 2023, LA Fitness operated more than 800 clubs across 27 U.S. states and Canada. They continue to expand by acquiring underperforming fitness clubs and developing, opening, and operating newly constructed properties. LA Fitness ranks as one of the top health club chains in the US based on earnings, with an estimated annual revenue of $2.1B. The company has an S&P rating of B and a long-term Moody’s rating of B2. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Mental Health Cooperative (MHC) is a private, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1993 in Nashville, Tennessee, in response to the need for assertive, community-based treatment for individuals requiring frequent inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. MHC began by merging three community organizations—Urban Case Management of Meharry Community Health Center, Continuous Treatment Team of Council of Community Services, and Mobile Crisis Team of the Crisis Intervention Center—to provide comprehensive mental health support. Since its founding, MHC has passionately worked to help adults with severe mental illness live quality lives within the community through state-of-the-art treatment and support. In 1999, MHC expanded to include services for children and youth, addressing the mental health needs of entire families. Now operating 13 locations across Tennessee, MHC is headquartered in Nashville, employs over 900 staff, and reported an annual revenue of approximately $83.1 million in 2023. MHC emphasizes a person-centered, recovery-oriented approach that empowers clients to take an active role in their treatment, reinforcing its commitment to compassionate care and innovative mental health solutions.

Western Veterinary Partners (WVP) is a privately held company that partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and operational success while preserving each clinic's independence. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, WVP has expanded to over 200 locations across the United States, primarily in the western and southwestern regions. WVP provides its partner clinics with resources, expertise, and capital, offering operational support, marketing, and financial management services to streamline processes and enhance veterinary care. Recognized as one of Inc. 500's Fastest Growing Companies, WVP's network includes clinics like Cohutta Animal Clinic, which benefit from WVP’s resources while retaining their unique identity. Reporting annual revenues of approximately $100 million, Western Veterinary Partners continues to make significant strides in strengthening and expanding veterinary care nationwide.

Bush’s Chicken was founded in 1996 by Keith and Charlene Bush on the outskirts of Waco, Texas, embodying the spirit of the "Heart of Texas." Originally launched as a single location, Bush’s Chicken began franchising in 2005 and has since expanded to 80 locations across Texas. As a privately owned company under Bush’s Chicken, Inc., the chain is known for its uniquely marinated fried chicken and Southern-style menu, which includes fried okra, fries, mashed potatoes, corn nuggets, jalapeño poppers, yeast rolls, and macaroni and cheese, along with their popular sweet and unsweetened iced tea sold by the gallon. The Bush family emphasized a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, making their restaurants comfortable places for gatherings. Keith Bush also pioneered a streamlined drive-thru service, allowing employees to take orders directly from vehicles in multiple lanes, aiming to create the quickest service in town. With headquarters in Waco, Texas, Bush’s Chicken reports annual revenues between $40-50 million, reflecting its strong footprint and loyal customer base throughout the Lone Star State.

The Learning Experience is an early childcare chain that develops and implements ground-breaking care and early childhood education programs nationwide. TLE is one of America’s fastest-growing childcare franchises, and a recognized leader in the daycare and early education industry. The Weissman family started The Learning Experience in 1980 with one location in Boca Raton, FL. More than 500 locations have opened or are under development, each was built on the same effective early childhood programs the Weissman’s developed. TLE is headquartered in Deerfield Beach, FL.

In 2018, The Learning Experience was acquired by Golden Gate Capital, 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. The firm has an estimated annual revenue of $50M and has over $3.2B in funding. Golden Gate Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Wawa, Inc. is an American chain of convenience stores and gas stations located along the East Coast of the United States, operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Florida. Wawa, a privately held company, began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey.  Today, the chain is an everyday stop for fresh, built-to-order foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services, and surcharge-free ATMs. With over 1000 convenience retail stores (over 850 offering gasoline), most Wawa locations are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Wawa employs over 47,000 associates who own roughly 50% of the company, more than 40% of which is owned through the company’s employee stock-ownership program. Revenue for 2022 was $14.9B, an increase from $13B in 2021. Wawa is headquartered in Wawa, PA.  

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. is an American retail corporation and is the largest pharmacy chain in the United States by number of locations and total prescription revenue. CVS sells prescription drugs and a wide assortment of general merchandise, including over-the-counter drugs, beauty products and cosmetics, film and photo finishing services, seasonal merchandise, greeting cards, and convenience foods. Founded in 1963, as of December 31, 2023, the company had more than 9,000 retail locations, more than 1,000 walk-in medical clinics, and 204 primary care medical clinics. CVS Pharmacy is a subsidiary of CVS Health.

CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) is the world’s largest healthcare company that owns CVS Pharmacy, a retail pharmacy chain; CVS Caremark, a pharmacy benefits manager; and Aetna, a health insurance provider, among many other brands. The Company maintains a national network of approximately 66,000 retail pharmacies, consisting of approximately 38,000 chain pharmacies (which include CVS pharmacy locations) and approximately 28,000 independent pharmacies, in the U.S., including Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company’s market cap is $101.61B and they reported a 2023 revenue of $357.77B. CVS Health is headquartered in Woonsocket, RI.

RibCrib is a regional chain restaurant that specializes in hickory-smoked barbecue and smoked meats in a casual, comfortable setting. The barbecue joint’s signature recipe is in its slow-smoked ribs, but RibCrib also offers brisket, pork, smoked chicken, appetizers, salads, and desserts. Founded in 1992 in Tulsa, OK, the company was started by Bret Chandler, a former Mazzio's Italian Eatery franchisee. The private company has since grown to more than 60 locations across 8 states. RibCrib has been featured in Restaurant Business magazine’s “Top 50 growth chains” list. RibCrib is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.