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Flynn Group is the largest franchise operator in the United States, focusing on multi-brand restaurant and retail operations. Founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn, the company has expanded significantly from its beginnings as a single-market Applebee’s operator. It now manages a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands such as Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Panera Bread, and Arby’s, with over 2,500 locations across the country. The company specializes in franchise management, acquiring and optimizing underperforming locations to enhance operational efficiency and drive sales growth. Flynn Groups acquisition strategy has led to substantial growth, including the recent addition of 45 Pizza Hut locations in 2025, bringing its total to over 1,000. With a people-first approach, Flynn Group emphasizes employee training and retention, ensuring consistent customer experiences across its various dining segments.
Seramount is a New York-based management consulting firm that provides diversity, equity and inclusion advisory services for businesses.
Ethos is a life insurance company founded in 2016 by Peter Colis and Lingke Wang. The company focuses on making life insurance more affordable and accessible by using technology to simplify the application process. Ethos operates as a licensed insurance agency, partnering with third-party carriers like Legal & General America, TruStage, and Ameritas. Ethos offers an online application process that provides instant quotes, allowing customers to apply for life insurance quickly. The company utilizes a proprietary underwriting engine to assess health and eligibility, ensuring suitable coverage options. Ethos also supports a network of independent insurance agents, facilitating both direct-to-consumer and agent-assisted sales. The primary product offered is term life insurance, tailored to meet individual needs. With significant funding from investors such as Sequoia, Accel, Google Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Softbank, Ethos has established itself as a major player in the U.S. life insurance market, aiming to protect millions of families.
RESRG Automotive is a global automotive supplier formed from the merger of Rehau Automotive and SRG Global Automotive, officially launched in April 2025. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with a European base in Rehau, Germany, the company operates 22 production sites across multiple countries, including Germany, France, and India. With a workforce of around 10,000 employees, RESRG projects pro-forma sales of €1.7 billion. The company specializes in polymer-based exterior and functional systems, offering products such as bumpers, grilles, lamp bezels, and roof panels. RESRG employs advanced manufacturing processes like injection molding and galvanizing, focusing on combining aesthetic appeal with functional performance. The company aims to partner with leading automakers to provide innovative solutions in automotive design and technology.