Origins and Rise of an American Industrial Icon Caterpillar Inc. traces its roots back to the early 20th century, born from a 1925 merger of two California-based innovators in tractor technology: the Holt Manufacturing Company and C.L. Best Tractor Co.. Holt had developed the “caterpillar” track-type tractor – a name inspired by the machine’s undulating movement – and built a worldwide reputation, while Best brought a broad domestic dealer network and advanced tractor designs

The humble pizza, long a staple of American Friday nights, is losing some of its magic. After decades of dominance in quick-service dining, pizza restaurants are facing a stark reality: their once-dependable popularity is waning, and competitors are eating their lunch (and dinner). Industry data shows that the U.S. pizza restaurants market has been shrinking in recent years, even as other restaurant formats – from fried chicken chains to fast-casual eateries – are flourishin

Introduction President Donald Trump’s recent executive order directing the reclassification of marijuana marks a watershed moment for U.S. drug policy. For the first time since 1970, the federal government is moving to loosen its stance on cannabis, shifting it from the most restrictive category of controlled substances to a less dangerous designation. The administration has framed the move as a bid to lower regulatory barriers and enable medical research on cannabis – a resp

At a sunny assisted living residence outside Phoenix, 89-year-old Marjorie Thompson begins her day with the help of a nursing aide who assists her in getting dressed and managing morning medications. Down the hall, a small group of residents gathers for a chair yoga class. It’s a tranquil scene that belies the dramatic shifts underway in senior care across the country. After three turbulent years of pandemic disruptions, America’s network of nursing homes and assisted living

The U.S. fast-food chicken restaurant industry, part of the limited-service restaurant category (NAICS 722513), has emerged as one of the most dynamic corners of quick service. As of 2025, it generates roughly $63.7 billion in annual revenue and employs about 775,000 people, with more than 150 businesses active nationwide. Growth has been robust in the post-pandemic recovery, with industry revenue expanding at an estimated 5.6% compound annual rate between 2020 and 2025, befo

Introduction:  The U.S. bars and nightclubs industry has rebounded from pandemic-era disruptions and is now a $39 billion  market, albeit one with thin margins and high volatility. As consumers return to social nightlife and spending out-of-home, investors and developers are reexamining opportunities in this fragmented sector. Private equity interest is on the rise, targeting scalable concepts and roll-up strategies. This briefing provides an analytical overview of industry f

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