Domino’s Pizza, Inc. is a leading global pizza delivery and carryout company, primarily franchised, with operations in over 90 markets. Its business model combines royalties, supply chain sales, and digital ordering platforms to drive both scale and margin. Domino’s emphasizes technology and logistics (e.g. centralized dough manufacturing, delivery optimization) to keep costs lean. It has…
Overview PepsiCo, Inc. is a global consumer packaged goods company with a diversified portfolio spanning beverages, convenient foods/snacks, and related products. It sells under brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, Mountain Dew, Lay’s, Doritos, Quaker, and more. Its business is structured across multiple geographies and product categories to balance growth across mature and emerging markets. The…
Progressive Corporation is a U.S.-based insurance holding company that primarily operates in personal auto insurance, along with select commercial auto and property-casualty lines. It differentiates itself by blending direct sales (online/phone) with an independent agency network. Over the decades it has leaned heavily on data, pricing segmentation, and technology (e.g. usage-based insurance) to compete. It…
Company Overview On Holding (also called “On”) is a Swiss-based athletic footwear and apparel company focused on designing premium performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories. It aims to marry performance, design, and lifestyle appeal by positioning itself between technical running brands and fashion-forward athletic wear. The company sells through direct-to-consumer (online and branded stores) and…
SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) is a leading regional airline operator in North America, founded in 1972 and headquartered in St. George, Utah. The company primarily operates flights under capacity purchase agreements (CPAs) with major airlines including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. In 2024, SkyWest generated revenues of approximately $3.1 billion,…
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. is a major American media and entertainment conglomerate formed in 2022 via the merger of WarnerMedia (spun off from AT&T) and Discovery, Inc. Its portfolio spans film studios, television networks, streaming platforms, news, sports, documentary brands, and related intellectual property (e.g. HBO, Warner Bros., CNN, Discovery+). The company operates globally and competes in…
Piper Sandler Companies is a U.S. investment bank and financial services firm that provides advisory, capital markets, brokerage, public finance, fixed income, equity research, and asset management services. It operates both in the U.S. and internationally, through offices in London, Hong Kong, Europe, etc. The firm targets clients including corporations, institutional investors, public entities, and…
Dutch Bros, Inc. is a U.S. drive-through coffee chain known for handcrafted beverages (coffee, energy drinks, smoothies, etc.), its “broista” culture, and rapid expansion across states. It operates both company-owned and franchised or formerly franchised locations, with most stores emphasizing speed, flavor variety, and customer service. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, and trades…
1. Company Overview Kanzhun Limited (traded as BZ) operates the BOSS Zhipin mobile app, offering AI‑enhanced online recruitment services in China, facilitating direct connections between job seekers and employers. Founded in January 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, it was originally a company review site before pivoting to recruitment. The platform has grown rapidly, backed by high-profile investors…
1. Overview Box, Inc. (BOX) is a public company specializing in cloud-based content management, collaboration, and file-sharing solutions for businesses. Founded in 2005 by Aaron Levie and Dylan Smith in Washington state, it initially targeted consumers but pivoted around 2009 to enterprise clients. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, Box provides secure file storage, workflow automation, and…