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| '''Centerplate, Inc.''' is a ] and beverage ] serving entertainment venues in ], and the UK.<ref></ref> | '''Centerplate, Inc.''' is a ] and beverage ] serving entertainment venues in ], and the UK.<ref></ref> Centerplate CEO Des Hague is currently in the middle of a despicable dog abuse scandal after abusing a Doberman puppy in an elevator. Full story can be found at Sports Illustrated website . A petition (started by Erica Perry of Vancouver, Canada) to have Hague fired collected almost 200,000 signatures within just days. You too can make a difference. Boycott food at any restaurant or venue Centerplate services and sign the petition at . Animal abuse must not be tolerated. | ||
| Centerplate was formerly known as Volume Services America, Inc., and was originally a division of ]. In 1995, Flagstar, which was controlled by private equity firm, ] (KKR), sold Volume Services to ].<ref>. New York Times, November 30, 1995</ref> Volume Services changed its name to Centerplate in 2004, when the company completed an ]. In 2009, Centerplate again became a private company following its merger with an affiliate of ]. In 2012, Centerplate was acquired by a consortium of investors including members of the current management team as well as private equity firm ], who continue to own the Company.<ref>.</ref> | Centerplate was formerly known as Volume Services America, Inc., and was originally a division of ]. In 1995, Flagstar, which was controlled by private equity firm, ] (KKR), sold Volume Services to ].<ref>. New York Times, November 30, 1995</ref> Volume Services changed its name to Centerplate in 2004, when the company completed an ]. In 2009, Centerplate again became a private company following its merger with an affiliate of ]. In 2012, Centerplate was acquired by a consortium of investors including members of the current management team as well as private equity firm ], who continue to own the Company.<ref>.</ref> | ||
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Headquarters | Stamford, CT , USA |
| Key people | Des Hague |
| Number of employees | 30,000 |
| Website | www.centerplate.com |
Centerplate, Inc. is a food and beverage corporation serving entertainment venues in North America, and the UK. Centerplate CEO Des Hague is currently in the middle of a despicable dog abuse scandal after abusing a Doberman puppy in an elevator. Full story can be found at Sports Illustrated website . A petition (started by Erica Perry of Vancouver, Canada) to have Hague fired collected almost 200,000 signatures within just days. You too can make a difference. Boycott food at any restaurant or venue Centerplate services and sign the petition at . Animal abuse must not be tolerated.
Centerplate was formerly known as Volume Services America, Inc., and was originally a division of The Flagstar Companies. In 1995, Flagstar, which was controlled by private equity firm, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), sold Volume Services to The Blackstone Group. Volume Services changed its name to Centerplate in 2004, when the company completed an IPO. In 2009, Centerplate again became a private company following its merger with an affiliate of Kohlberg & Company. In 2012, Centerplate was acquired by a consortium of investors including members of the current management team as well as private equity firm Olympus Partners, who continue to own the Company.
The following individuals currently serve on the Centerplate board of directors (the primary company a board member is affiliated with is included in parentheses).
Joseph O'Donnell (chairman; Centerplate); Felix Chee (China Investment Corp.); Sue Gin (Flying Food Group, LLC); Alfred Poe (B&G Food Inc.); Glenn Zander (CVR Energy, Inc.); David Williams C.G.A. (Shoppers Home Health Care); David Robinson (Admiral Capital Group); Brian Cornell (Target Corp.); Samuel Frieder (Kohlberg & Co., LLC); Seth Hollander (Kohlberg & Co., LLC); Gordon Woodward (Kohlberg & Co., LLC); Jonathan Ward (WMH Group LLC); L. David Cardenas (Olympus Partners); David Haddad (Olympus Partners); and Chase Ormond (Olympus Partners).
Venue Partners
Centerplate provides services to various venues in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, including arenas, cinemas, convention centers, resorts, restaurants, zoos and aquariums.
References
- http://www.centerplate.com/contact-us/
- "Company Profile for Centerplate Inc (CVP)". Retrieved 2008-10-14.
- Centerplate UK venues
- FLAGSTAR AGREES TO SELL ITS STADIUM FOODS UNIT. New York Times, November 30, 1995
- Centerplate Finalizes Management Led Buyout & Agreement with Olympus Partners.
- http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/board.asp?privcapId=8689320
- http://centerplate.com/venue-partners/
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