Andy Dolich, a former executive for several sports franchises, admits a bit of gamesmanship is part of the business.

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"If they have a spectacular-looking dance team or cheerleaders, I'll put them somewhere near where the burgers are made, " Mr. Dolich says.

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He and Claire have begun piecing a group together with several others, including sports executives Andy Dolich, Joe Heitzler and Paul Kalil, as well as Charles Lee of the Nixon Peabody law firm.

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