Carlson Companies, Inc. · Minnetonka, MN United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Carlson Companies began in 1938 as the Gold Bond Stamp Company, but has evolved into a leisure services juggernaut. The company owns 55% of travel giant Carlson Wagonlit . Its Carlson Hotels Worldwide owns and operates more than 1,000 hotels in some 70 countries under brands such as Radisson , Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, and Park Plaza; its Carlson Restaurants Worldwide includes the T.G.I. Friday's and Pick Up Stix chains. A specialist in relationship marketing, Carlson Marketing offers services such as sales promotion and customer loyalty programs. Chairman Marilyn Carlson Nelson and director Barbara Carlson Gage, daughters of founder Curtis Carlson, each own half of the company. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Carlson Companies, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $38,075.4 |
| 2008 Employees | 160,000 |
Carlson Companies, Inc. Executives
26 executives listed for Carlson Companies, Inc.'s Minnetonka, MN location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Marilyn Nelson | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director; President and CEO, Carlson Hotels Worldwide | Hubert Joly | Network |
| EVP and CFO | Trudy Rautio | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Carlson Companies, Inc.
Demographics, consumer tastes, and personal income drive demand. The profitability of individual companies can vary: while QSRs rely on efficient operations and high volume sales, FSRs rely on high-margin items and effective marketing. Large companies have advantages in purchasing, finance, and marketing. Small companies can offer superior food or service. The industry is highly labor-intensive: annual revenue per worker is between $40,000 and $45,000. Restaurants compete with companies that serve meals or prepared foods, including grocery stores, warehouse clubs, delis, and convenience stores. In addition, restaurants compete with home cooking. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Carlson Companies, Inc. Competitors
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