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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.
iwis is one of the worlds leading suppliers of chain system solutions for the automotive industry as well as for drive and conveyor purposes in numerous industries. What began with a bicycle chain quickly grew into a successful, likeable family business - and ultimately into a global technology leader in the field of high-quality chain system solutions and engineering service provider. By expanding our product range with high-precision stamped and bent parts as well as precision plastic parts, multi-component and composite parts, we continue to lead the automotive sector towards the future in terms of mobility and regenerative energy generation. Our product brands JWIS, ELITE,FLEXON as well as EUROCHAIN, ECOPLUS and MEGALIFE offer suitable solutions for every quality requirement. Our team counts more than 3,000 employees working at numerous international locations: dedicated professionals working in the 3 divisions Mobility Systems, Drive Systems, and Mechatronics on development and optimization as well as in manufacturing and quality testing. For solutions that really move the world. Our goal is perfection - no more, no less. The expertise of our engineers lies in identifying trends, developing new material and manufacturing technologies, and customized solutions. Our research and development competence center stands for innovation and partnership. This makes us a strong and reliable partner. Imprint: https://www.iwis.com/en-gb/imprint
Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) is a member-owned financial cooperative established in June 1932 by a group of Iowa State University employees. It has grown to serve over 36,000 members across a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa, managing assets between $624 million and $667 million. GICU is federally insured and state-chartered, emphasizing its commitment to the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. GICU offers a range of financial services typical of credit unions, including banking services like checking and savings accounts, loans for personal, auto, and business needs, and possibly investment services. The credit union operates nine branch locations in cities such as Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, providing localized service. GICU is also dedicated to community engagement, having received recognition as the Best Credit Union in Crawford County and Story County multiple times.