Hdos Enterprises

Pretzelmaker Franchising is a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, which acquires and manages global brands, generating revenue through licensing and franchising. The company currently owns and licenses the Bill Blass and Waverly brands, as well as seven franchised brands. Two franchised brands, The Athlete's Foot and Shoebox New York, sell retail footwear and accessories. Five are quick-service restaurants that include Marble Slab Creamery, MaggieMoo's, Pretzel Time, Pretzelmaker and Great American Cookies. The company licenses and franchises its brands to a network of leading retailers, manufacturers and franchisees that includes every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in the United States and in over 50 countries around the world that consist of approximately 1,900 franchised stores. NexCen, through its information technology, franchisee support systems, and advertising, marketing and public relations team, markets its brands to continually drive greater consumer awareness and brand equity for each of its brands. Pretzelmaker Franchising maintains a location in Norcross, Ga.

Since 1983, Marble Slab Creamery has set its standards of quality unusually high. Every batch of its super premium ice cream is homemade and it hand-rolls its freshly baked waffle cones in each store. As for mix-ins, the company offers only the freshest fruits, nuts, candies and cookies around. The Marble Slab experience starts when a customer enters one of the stores and is immediately greeted by the aroma of its freshly baked waffle cones, available in a variety of flavors ranging from vanilla cinnamon to dark chocolate with Butterfinger. Customers can then choose one of the homemade super premium ice cream flavors that include sweet cream, chocolate Swiss, strawberry, cheesecake, chocolate amaretto or butter pecan. Marble Slab Creamery is a subsidiary of NexCen Brands, which acquires and manages global brands, generating revenue through licensing and franchising. The company licenses and franchises its brands to a network of leading retailers, manufacturers and franchisees that includes every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in the United States and in over 50 countries around the world that consist of approximately 1,900 franchised stores. Marble Slab Creamery maintains a location in Norcross, Ga.

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Calif., the Johnny Rockets Group is a privately held company that operates an international retro diner chain. The first Johnny Rockets was opened in 1986 on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. The restaurant s menu features hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes, malts and freshly baked apple pies. In addition, it serves a variety of beverages, starters, salads and desserts. Johnny Rockets has an online store that offers T-shirts, hoodies, hats and men s polo shirts. Additionally, the restaurant has an e-club that provides updated information on special offers and featured promotions to its members.