User:Stjur/Sandbox/Antharian brands and franchises

This page lists brands, companies, and franchises originating in Antharia.

Legend

• 🔴 Local only (use within Antharia)
• 🟡 Regional (neighboring countries and countries with historic or cultural links)
• 🟢 International (open to use anywhere with reasonable placement)

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Food & Beverages

Food & Beverages – Antharian brands

Brand	Scope	Headquarters	Type	Notes
Mavrocordat Founded: 1459 (as Alloyx Mabrokordatos) • Private Also trades as: Mavrocordat Vinouᶉ (wine shop) • Mavro Cafè (roasted coffee & tea) • Mavro Bystro (café-bistro) • Mavro Catering	🟢	Gyannina, Antharia	Delicatessen • Coffee roaster • Wine shop • Catering	Flagship delicatessen of Antharia (in particular south Antharian and old Antharian kingdom related). Known for fine foods, wines, and cafés in central locations of major cities, as well as travel hubs. Limited expansion possible (countries with cultural ties to Antharia).
Borshteria Founded: 1996 • Public	🟢	Prushcel, Antharia	Restaurant chain • Soups	International restaurant chain specializing in Antharian Borshƫ, a sour soup made with fermented bran and offered in a wide range of regional recipes. Concept emphasizes simple, hearty meals with bread and sides, served in a casual dining setting. Expanded from Prushcel in the 1990s, Borshteria is now present in major cities worldwide.
Qrama Quenneshană Founded: 1556 in Birguenʃ • Second location 1817 in Sens (as Кра́ма Кєнєша́нъ) • Private	🟡	Birguenʃ, Antharia	Restaurant chain • Traditional cuisine	One of the oldest surviving restaurant brands in Antharia, rooted in traditional tavern culture. Known for regional dishes and recipes tied to both Antharia and Qennes. Expanded slowly over centuries, with landmark locations in Birguenʃ and Sens, today it operates in major Antharian cities and select regional centers.
Youssuf’s Gemüsekivap Founded: 1978 • Private	🟡	Scaltouba, Antharia	Fast food • Grill • Street food	Chain specializing in quivab, blending southern Antharian meat-grilling traditions with northern vegetable stews. Originating in Scaltouba in the late 1970s, it grew from a small eatery into a recognizable brand. Today it operates throughout Antharia and in select neighboring countries.
Rishard Founded: 1879 • Private	🟡	Borrodin, Antharia	Bakery • Café chain	Historic bakery and café brand originating in Borrodin. Famous for breads, pastries, and seasonal specialties, with branches in city centers, markets, and travel hubs. Today Rishard operates cafés across Antharia and selected regional capitals.
Ꙟntr'o Dzì Founded: 2004 • Private	🟡	Borrodin, Antharia	Coffeehouse chain	Modern urban café chain focused on takeaway coffee and quick service. Popular among students and young professionals for its informal style and specialty drinks. Rapidly expanded in major Antharian cities with limited presence in nearby countries.
BowlBites Bystro Founded: 2011 • Private	🔴	Borrodin, Antharia	Fast casual • Bowls	Local fast-casual chain serving customizable bowls with grains, vegetables, meats, and international flavors. Marketed as a healthy, quick dining option popular among students and young professionals. Operates mainly in Borrodin and a few other major Antharian cities.

Retail & Fashion

Retail & Fashion – Antharian brands

Brand	Scope	Headquarters	Type	Notes
Idéal Founded: 1927 • Public Formats: Idéal City • Idéal Market • Idéal Express • Idéal Drive	🟢	Sens, Antharia	Hypermarkets • Supermarkets • Convenience • Online	Antharia’s largest retail group, operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience outlets, and online delivery. Today Idéal is an international chain with stores both at home and abroad.
Rénashterea Founded: 1845 (as Рєна́щєрѣ)• Private Flagship: Borrodin • Other stores in major cities	🟡	Borrodin, Antharia	Department store chain	Prestigious Romanish department store, known for fashion, luxury goods, and curated design. Flagship in Borrodin old town, with branches in major cities. Limited expansion possible (countries with cultural ties to Antharia).
Là Voutourul de Marée quò Peshtele'n Guiarre Founded: 1818 as Ѳє́ѡдѡр Аѳана́сю єт Co, 1842 as Ʌа̀ Вꙋ́ʌтꙋрꙋʌ дє̀ Ма́рє кꙋ̀ Пє́щєʌє'н Гѧ́рє• Private Flagship: Borrodin • Other stores in major cities	🟡	Borrodin, Antharia	Department store chain	Historic Antharian department store founded in 1818, named after the emblem of the sea eagle with a fish in its claws. Originally a single merchant’s emporium, it later grew into a small chain with flagship locations in Borrodin and other Antharian cities. Today it remains a regional brand, present in select neighboring countries.
Kaiser’s Redeman Founded: 1822 as רדםן (Redeman) in Gueorlissa • 1854 as Кайзер'с (Kaiser’s) in Quiatoura (now Iviron) • Merger in 1999 • public Brands: Kaiser’s Redeman • Kaiser’s • Redeman • Redeman Piassă • miniMAL	🟡	Borrodin, Antharia	Supermarket & retail group	Historic supermarket group formed from the merger of Redeman and Kaiser’s. While most stores now carry the unified brand, Kaiser’s and Redeman still operate separately in some regions. Sub-brands include Redeman Piassă (market halls) and miniMAL (discount stores).
Tabacioq Founded: 1812 in Vlăssia (as Табачю́к) • Private	🟡	Vlăssia, Antharia	Tobacco & convenience shops	Historic southern-origin tobacco retailer, now a nationwide chain of tabaccherie. Known for its traditional identity, selling tobacco, lottery tickets, stamps, and small everyday goods. Despite modernization, retains a strong cultural association with southern Antharia.
Tabaquerie Founded: 1888 in Borrodin • Private	🟡	Vlăssia, Antharia	Tobacco & convenience shops	Founded in Borrodin with a northern orientation, later headquartered in Vlăssia. Direct competitor to Tabacioq, offering a more standardized and urban image. Present across Antharia with similar services, the rivalry between the two brands reflects regional cultural divides.

Technology & Industry

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Transport & Infrastructure

Transport & Infrastructure – Antharian brands

Brand	Scope	Headquarters	Type	Notes
AnthAir Group Founded: 1911 (as Compania Valonno-Anthară de Navigacie Aériannă) • Public	🟢	Borrodin, Antharia	Airline holding group	Flag carrier and largest airline group in Antharia. Operates global passenger and cargo services, with multiple subsidiaries covering regional, charter, and low-cost travel.
FlyRüdiger Founded: 1973 • Private	🟡	Ravaiʃ, Antharia	Regional airline	Medium-sized airline based in Ravaiʃ. Operates domestic and regional flights, serving secondary airports and leisure destinations. Known for affordable service.

Media & Entertainment

Transport & Infrastructure – Antharian brands

Brand	Scope	Headquarters	Type	Notes
Ex-Webster's Bunkitsu Founded: 1998 • Private	🟢	Sens, Antharia	Bookstore • Café • Co-working	Contemporary bookstore-café chain offering reading, coffee, and work spaces. Originated from the historic Webster’s bookstore, rebranded in the 1990s as “Bunkitsu” to emphasize intercultural exchange, reflecting growing ties with eastern Ulethan countries.

Finance, Telecom & Services

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Sports & Leisure

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Hospitality & Tourism

Sports & Leisure – Antharian brands

Brand	Scope	Headquarters	Type	Notes
Carlton Hotels Founded: 1898 • Public Brands: Hotel Carlton • Carlton Park • Carlton Lodges • Giasco by Carlton • Hotel Capitol	🟢	Sens, Antharia	Hotel & hospitality group	Antharia’s largest hotel chain, operating worldwide across luxury, business, and budget markets. Properties range from historic city hotels to resorts, lodges, and boutique brands.
Zephyr Hotels Founded: 1985 • Private	🟡	Cidadjah Odina, Antharia	Mid-range hotel chain	Affordable hotel chain offering standardized comfort in city centers and travel hubs. Focuses on clean, modern rooms and practical services at accessible prices. Popular with both business and leisure travelers across Antharia, with a growing presence in neighboring countries.
Splendid Hotels Founded: 1834 • Private Brands: Hotel Splendid • Splendid Park	🟡	Borrodin, Antharia	Luxury & heritage hotels	Antharia’s oldest hotel brand, long associated with prestige and exclusivity. Known for landmark historic hotels in central city locations, catering to an elite clientele. The secondary brand, Splendid Park, offers refined service in resort and leisure destinations.

Other Notable Brands

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