Scholastic Corp. engages in the publication and distribution of children's books, magazines, and teaching materials. It operates through the following segments: Children's Book Publishing and Distribution; Education; and International. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment includes the publication and distribution of children's books, e-books, media, and interactive products. The Education segment publishes and distributes children's books, other print and on-line reference, non-fiction and fiction focused products, classroom magazines and classroom materials to schools and libraries. The International segment offers products and services outside the United States by the firm's international operations, export, and foreign rights businesses. The company was founded by Maurice R. Robinson in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
(US) Starbucks Corp. engages in the production, marketing, and retailing of specialty coffee. It operates through the following segments: Americas; China/Asia Pacific (CAP); Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and Channel Development. The Americas, CAP, EMEA segments sells coffee and other beverages, complementary food, packaged coffees, single-serve coffee products, and a focused selection of merchandise through company-oriented stores, and licensed stores. The Channel Development segment include sales of packaged coffee, tea, and ready-to-drink beverages to customers outside of its company-operated and licensed stores. The company brands include Evolution Fresh, Teavana, Tazo Tea and Seattle's Best. Starbucks was founded by Jerry Baldwin and Howard D. Schultz on November 4, 1985 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.
(US) Cheesecake Factory, Inc. engages in the operation of restaurant chains. It operates through The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Other FRC, and Other segments. The Cheesecake Factory segment offers appetizers, pizza, seafood, steaks, chicken, burgers, small plates, pastas, salads, sandwiches and omelettes, and a selection of gluten-free items. The North Italia segment specializes in Italian cuisine. The Other FRC segment includes brands acquired from Fox Restaurant Concepts. The Other segment comprises of the Flower Child brand, along with other businesses. The company was founded by David M. Overton, Oscar Overton, and Evelyn Overton in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, CA.