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'''Robert Earl''' (29 May 1951 in [[Hendon]]), is the founder and CEO of [[Planet Hollywood]], and the chairman of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
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==Early life== |
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The son of a [[Jewish]] entertainer, his grandfather was the head of the London Jewish Male Voice Choir. Earl grew up in Hendon and was educated at the local school, but also travelled around a great deal in the UK, Europe and the United States, following his father's career.<ref name=JC59364>{{cite web|url=http://www.thejc.com/lifestyle/food/59364/hendon-herts-hollywood|title=Hendon to Herts via Hollywood|author=Victoria Prever|publisher=[[Jewish Chronicle]]|date=1 December 2011|accessdate=8 February 2014}}</ref> |
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Earl graduated from the [[University of Surrey]] with an honours degree in Hotel and Catering Management. In 2012 he set up the Robert Earl Scholarship, awarded each year to 14 students across the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, worth up to £2,500 each.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.surrey.ac.uk/exchanges/outgoing/International%20Scholarships/Robert%20Earl%20Scholarship/|title=Robert Earl Scholarship|publisher=[[University of Surrey]]|accessdate=8 February 2014}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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Wanting to combine his love of entertainment and food, Earl joined the [[Beef Eater]] chain working his way up from pot washer to the companies board.<ref name=JC59364/> In 1977 he founded President Entertainment in [[Miami]], which he sold to Pleasurama in 1998 for $100M.<ref name=JC59364/> |
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Joining the board, he was tasked to undertaken the purchase of [[Hard Rock Cafe|Hard Rock Café]]. Becoming the brands CEO, in five years he grew it from 7 to 22 units, until its sale to [[Rank Leisure]]. He was also a director of Pelican Group PLC, with brands including [[Café Rouge]], Dôme, and Mamma Amalfi, leaving on its sale to [[Whitbread|Whitbread PLC]]. |
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==Planet Hollywood== |
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In 1991, Earl founded [[Planet Hollywood]],<ref name=JC59364/> negotiating celebrity investments from [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] and [[Bruce Willis]], and partnerships including [[Demi Moore|Demi Moore]], and [[Sylvester Stallone]]. Earl has since bought it back from [[Chapter 11]] bankcruptcy twice, but still owns a large amount of stock with original investors Schwarzenegger and Willis, alongside new Asian investors. Gary Davis, who plans to open one in each of his Village Hotel chain. |
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In June 2003, in partnership with Bay Harbour Management LC and [[Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide]], Earl purchased the Aladdin Resort and Casino on the [[Las Vegas Strip]]. In 2007 it was relaunched as the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. In 2010, Earl sold the property to [[Caesars Entertainment]], but retained the brands license. |
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==Other ventures== |
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In 2003, Earl bought the gambling club 50 St. James. In the same year, he agreed a rolling licensing agreement with [[John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich|Lord Sandwich]], the 11th Earl of Sandwich, enabling him to launch [[Earl of Sandwich (restaurant)|Earl of Sandwich]] shops. The first launched in March 2004, at [[Walt Disney World Resort]]. |
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In 2008, he acquired casual dining company [[Buca di Beppo]] and its chain of 88 restuarants. Turning the US chain around to profit, he licensed the brand in the UK to Gary Davis, who plans to open one in each of his [[Village Hotel]]s. |
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==Everton Football Club== |
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| ⚫ | In October 2006, Earl became a 23% owner and director of [[English Premier League]] club [[Everton F.C.|Everton]], via his BCR Sports [[investment vehicle]] registered in the [[British Virgin Islands]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Planet Hollywood founder buys 23% shareholding in Everton |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2006/oct/21/newsstory.sport5 | work=The Guardian | location=London | first=David | last=Ornstein | date=2006-10-21 | accessdate=2010-05-22}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Married to his wife Tricia, the couple have three children and are resident in Miami, Florida.<ref name=JC59364/> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 22:00, 8 February 2014
Robert Earl | |
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| Born | Robert Ian Leigh 29 May 1951 |
| Occupation(s) | Owner, Planet Hollywood Director, Everton F.C. |
| Spouse | Tricia Earl |
| Children | Beth, Cara, Robbie |
Robert Earl (29 May 1951 in Hendon), is the founder and CEO of Planet Hollywood, and the chairman of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Early life
The son of a Jewish entertainer, his grandfather was the head of the London Jewish Male Voice Choir. Earl grew up in Hendon and was educated at the local school, but also travelled around a great deal in the UK, Europe and the United States, following his father's career.[1]
Earl graduated from the University of Surrey with an honours degree in Hotel and Catering Management. In 2012 he set up the Robert Earl Scholarship, awarded each year to 14 students across the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, worth up to £2,500 each.[2]
Career
Wanting to combine his love of entertainment and food, Earl joined the Beef Eater chain working his way up from pot washer to the companies board.[1] In 1977 he founded President Entertainment in Miami, which he sold to Pleasurama in 1998 for $100M.[1]
Joining the board, he was tasked to undertaken the purchase of Hard Rock Café. Becoming the brands CEO, in five years he grew it from 7 to 22 units, until its sale to Rank Leisure. He was also a director of Pelican Group PLC, with brands including Café Rouge, Dôme, and Mamma Amalfi, leaving on its sale to Whitbread PLC.
Planet Hollywood
In 1991, Earl founded Planet Hollywood,[1] negotiating celebrity investments from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis, and partnerships including Demi Moore, and Sylvester Stallone. Earl has since bought it back from Chapter 11 bankcruptcy twice, but still owns a large amount of stock with original investors Schwarzenegger and Willis, alongside new Asian investors. Gary Davis, who plans to open one in each of his Village Hotel chain.
In June 2003, in partnership with Bay Harbour Management LC and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Earl purchased the Aladdin Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. In 2007 it was relaunched as the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. In 2010, Earl sold the property to Caesars Entertainment, but retained the brands license.
Other ventures
In 2003, Earl bought the gambling club 50 St. James. In the same year, he agreed a rolling licensing agreement with Lord Sandwich, the 11th Earl of Sandwich, enabling him to launch Earl of Sandwich shops. The first launched in March 2004, at Walt Disney World Resort.
In 2008, he acquired casual dining company Buca di Beppo and its chain of 88 restuarants. Turning the US chain around to profit, he licensed the brand in the UK to Gary Davis, who plans to open one in each of his Village Hotels.
Everton Football Club
In October 2006, Earl became a 23% owner and director of English Premier League club Everton, via his BCR Sports investment vehicle registered in the British Virgin Islands.[3]
Personal life
Married to his wife Tricia, the couple have three children and are resident in Miami, Florida.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Victoria Prever (1 December 2011). "Hendon to Herts via Hollywood". Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ "Robert Earl Scholarship". University of Surrey. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ Ornstein, David (2006-10-21). "Planet Hollywood founder buys 23% shareholding in Everton". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
External links
- Robert Earl at IMDb