Hard Rock started as a quirky cafe in Piccadilly. Later, they had a cafe in the Taj. Now, they own the Taj and 168 cafes, 23 other hotels and 11 other casinos. They previewed their $375 million redevelopment plan -- link below. Hard Rock is owned by the Seminole Tribe. However, the Hard Rock Las Vegas was sold and is no longer a part of the group, although they it retains the name.
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