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Robert Lee Brock (December 27, 1924 [1] – June 7, 1998) was an American businessman. He was born in Pawnee Rock, Kansas , and graduated from Sterling High School and the University of Kansas , where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
However, prior to the opening of his first location, Brock decided to void the agreement with Pizza Time and enter a partnership with CEI, forming ShowBiz Pizza Place, Inc., in December 1979. [2] The Brock Hotel Corporation assumed 80% control of the company, while the remaining 20% stake went to Creative Engineering. [2]
The ruling forced Brock to pay Bushnell a percentage of annual revenues from the first 160 locations he opened. [18] Topeka Inn Management later changed its name to Brock Hotel Corporation, and in 1982 moved its headquarters to Irving, Texas. [12] Both restaurants experienced increased success as the video game industry became more robust. [12]
ShowBiz Pizza was founded in Kansas City in the 1980s. The home of cult-favorite band Rock-afire Explosion, it burned bright then burned out.
In May 1985, Henry Plitt invested in Showscan Film Corp., which purchased the Showscan motion-picture process and patents rights from Brock Hotel Corp. and filmmaker Douglas Trumbull for an equity stake and cash. Plitt became chairman. [13]
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with teammate tight end Brock Bowers (89) after catching a 3-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against ...
PHOTO: Workers select products during Cyber Monday at Amazon's fulfillment center, Dec. 2, 2024, in Robbinsville, N.J. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
Brock Motors, a short-lived automotive company founded in 1921 in Amherstberg, Ontario; Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls – Fallsview also known as the Brock Hotel, a hotel in Niagara Falls, Ontario; Brock Hotel Corporation, founded by Robert L. Brock