Theodore Abajian
Corporate Officer/Principal at CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
Network origin in Theodore Abajian first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
 CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. engages in the business of owning, operating, and franchising quick-service hamburger restaurants. Its brand portfolios include Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC and Hardee?s Restaurants LLC. The company was founded by Carl L. Karcher in 1966 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 47 |
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group LLC
 Santa Barbara Restaurant Group LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Santa Barbara Restaurant Group LLC (fka GB Foods Corporation) owns, operates and franchises restaurants under the brand names of La Salsa, Timber Lodge Steakhouse and Green Burrito. The Company operates 45 La Salsa restaurants, 25 Timber Lodge Steakhouse restaurants and 5 Green Burrito restaurants. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 2 |
| Private Company | Restaurants | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Theodore Abajian via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Carl Karcher Enterprises LLC
 Carl Karcher Enterprises LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Carl Karcher Enterprises LLC owns and operates fast food restaurant chain. It includes the Angus beef Six Dollar Burger line, charbroiled chicken sandwiches, entrée salads and low carb options. The company was founded in 1941 by Carl N. Karcher and Margaret Karcher and is headquartered in Anaheim, CA. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Claire's Stores, Inc.
 Claire's Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Claire's Stores, Inc. engages in the retail of jewelry and accessories under the Claires and Icing brands. It operates through the North America and Europe segment. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Pembroke Pines, FL. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC. | Specialty Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Claire's, Inc.
 Claire's, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Claire's, Inc. operates as a specialty retail store. The company was founded on March 19, 2007 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Roark Capital Group, Inc.
 Roark Capital Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Roark Capital Group, Inc. (Roark Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Neil K. Aronson. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
General Nutrition Centers, Inc.
 General Nutrition Centers, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Linen's N' Things, Inc.
 Linen's N' Things, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Linens 'n Things, Inc. operates as an online retailer of home textiles, house wares and decorative home accessories. It offers garden decor, kitchen, electronics, and pet supplies. The company was founded by Eugene Wallace in 1975 and is headquartered in Clifton, NJ. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Fidelity National Title Group, Inc.
 Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. Specialty InsuranceFinance Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. engages in the provision of title insurance, escrow, and other services related to the real estate transaction closing process. It issues title insurance policies by its title insurance underwriters called Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Ticor Title, Security Union Title, and Alamo Title. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. | Specialty Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
Smart & Final, Inc.
 Smart & Final, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Smart & Final, Inc. engages in wholesale grocery business. It supplies food, foodservice products, and culinary equipment through non-membership warehouse and wholesale stores. The firm offers dairy, meat, and baking products; grocery and dry food items; beverages; paper and packaging products; frozen food; kitchen equipment and janitorial supplies; and sundries. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Commerce, CA. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
GNC Corp.
 GNC Corp. Food RetailRetail Trade GNC Corp. retails natural and specialty foods. Its nutritional-supplements retail chain devoted solely to items such as vitamins and dietary products. The company also has stores within Rite Aid drugstores and makes Rite Aid private-label products. It was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| TILLY'S, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| J. ALEXANDER'S HOLDINGS, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
 Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. operates as a double drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. It develops, owns, operates and franchises both Checkers and Rally's restaurants. The firm's food items encompass shakes, desserts, burgers, sandwiches, roasted chicken, crispy fish, hot dogs, buffalo wings, French fries and beverages. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Apollo Management LP
 Apollo Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Apollo Global Management, Inc /Private Equity/ (Apollo Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 1990. The firm is headquartered in New York City. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Fidelity Newport Holdings LLC
 Fidelity Newport Holdings LLC MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Part of Cannae Holdings, Inc., Fidelity Newport Holdings LLC is a company that focuses on creating a memorable dining experience for its customers. The company is based in Denver, CO. The company's subsidiary, O'Charley's, understands that dining out is not just about the food, but also about spending quality time with loved ones. | Miscellaneous | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ZALE CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
International Franchise Association
 International Franchise Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The State Bar of California
 The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Wayne State University (Michigan) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Long John Silver's LLC
 Long John Silver's LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Long John Silver's LLC operates a chain of seafood restaurants. It offers baked, kids and family meals, combos, platters, tacos, sandwiches, sides, and desserts. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Restaurants | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| Hillsdale College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| PRO-DEX, INC. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Drybar Holdings LLC
 Drybar Holdings LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Drybar Holdings LLC operates hair salons that provide blow drying services. It offers services in the areas of scalp massage; repair and rejuvenate dry, weak, and color-treated hair; and hairstyling for films and photo shoots. The company was founded by Allison Webb, Cameron Webb, and Michael Landau in 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Other Consumer Services | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Apollo Asset Management, Inc.
 Apollo Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Apollo Asset Management, Inc.engages in the provision of alternative investment management services. It operates through the following segments: Credit, Private Equity, and Real Assets. The Credit segment focuses on the investment in non-control corporate and structured debt instruments including performing, stressed, and distressed instruments across the capital structure. The Private Equity segment consists of investment in control equity and related debt instruments, convertible securities, and distressed debt instruments. The Real Assets segment includes investment in real estate equity and infrastructure equity; and real estate and infrastructure debt. The company was founded by Marc Jeffrey Rowan, Leon David Black, and Joshua Jordan Harris in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| KURA SUSHI USA, INC. | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Ripple Industries LLC
 Ripple Industries LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ripple Industries LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA and has subsidiaries in Italy, China, the United States, and Belgium. The company was founded by Lance Aaron Milken, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer | |
Milken Institute
 Milken Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Milken Institute provides research and analysis services in the areas of economic issues. The private company is based in Santa Monica, CA. Michael L. Klowden has been the CEO of the company since 2001. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| CEC ENTERTAINMENT INC | Restaurants | Director/Board Member | |
CEC Entertainment LLC
 CEC Entertainment LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of CEC Entertainment Holdings II LLC, CEC Entertainment LLC is a national leader in family entertainment and dining, with its Chuck E. Cheese, Peter Piper Pizza, and Pasqually's Pizza & Wings brands. The company is based in Irving, TX, and the CEO of the company is David McKillips. The company's goal is to create positive, lifelong memories for families through fun, food, and play, and it is committed to providing a fun, safe environment for children. Chuck E. Cheese has donated over $19 million to schools through its fundraising programs and offers industry-leading programs such as Kid Check®. Peter Piper Pizza offers dining, entertainment, and carryout with a neighborhood pizzeria feel, and its restaurants appeal to parents and kids alike. The company operates nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese fun centers and over 120 Peter Piper Pizza venues in 47 states and 19 foreign countries and territories. Created in 2020, Pasqually's Pizza & Wings offers a distinct, customized eating experience outside of a restaurant environment and operates out of 400 ghost locations nationwide. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member | |
| PEP BOYS - MANNY MOE & JACK | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
Antarctica Investment Advisors LLC
 Antarctica Investment Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Antarctica Investment Advisors LLC (Antarctica Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Blackstone Corporate Private Equity
 Blackstone Corporate Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Corporate Private Equity (Blackstone Corporate) is a private equity division of The Blackstone Group Inc founded in 1985 by Stephen Allen Schwarzman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
Cajun Funding Corp.
 Cajun Funding Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Cajun Funding Corp. owns and operates fast food restaurants. It offers chicken choices, side dishes, desserts, and signature sauces. The company was founded by George W. Church, Sr. in 1952 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Restaurants | Sales & Marketing |
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| United States | 51 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 22 |
| Retail Trade | 11 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 134 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 65 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 35 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 34 |
| Chairman | 30 |
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| Janet Kerr | 21 |
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| Jerold Howard Rubinstein | 18 |
| George G. Golleher | 16 |
| Charles Jemley | 15 |
| Andrew Franklin Puzder | 14 |
| Dennis J. Lacey | 13 |
| Robert J. DiNicola | 13 |
| Lance Aaron Milken | 11 |
| Ronald B. Maggard | 10 |
| Ron Lane | 10 |
| Sarah Spiegel | 9 |
| Bradford R. Haley | 8 |
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