Planet Hollywood

New York, United States

Planet Hollywood is a restaurant chain that provides a unique dining experience characterized by its Hollywood-themed decor and memorabilia from films and celebrities. It serves a menu of American cuisine in a casual, fun atmosphere, often featuring elements of pop culture and entertainment.

CCI Score

-15.06

July 2

Latest Event

Lawsuit Over Breach of Job Creation Incentive Agreement

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has filed a lawsuit against Planet Hollywood International for allegedly failing to meet contractual job creation benchmarks and reporting requirements tied to a $288,000 state incentive.

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Planet Hollywood is currently rated as an Enabler.

-10 to -19 CCI Score

Companies in this segment facilitate authoritarian practices while claiming neutrality. They provide resources or support that indirectly bolster oppressive regimes, thereby undermining democratic accountability without overtly endorsing the regime.

Latest Events

OCT

01

2023

Lawsuit Over Breach of Job Creation Incentive Agreement
-41.95

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has filed a lawsuit against Planet Hollywood International for allegedly failing to meet contractual job creation benchmarks and reporting requirements tied to a $288,000 state incentive.
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

July 2

Planet Hollywood is accused of breaching its agreement with the state by not creating the required high-wage jobs and failing to submit necessary documentation and cooperate with monitoring efforts. This breach of contract undermines ethical business practices and represents a misuse of state incentives aimed at job creation.

State of Florida sues Planet Hollywood for taking job creation money before ghosting
MAR

15

2016

Planet Hollywood Manager Donations to Democratic Candidates in 2016
11.83

Records from OpenSecrets show that a general manager at Planet Hollywood International made donations during the 2016 cycle, including a $217 contribution on March 15, 2016 to Hillary Clinton for candidate support and a $200 donation on April 6, 2016 to Hillary Clinton’s PAC. These donations support mainstream Democratic political efforts, which are aligned against authoritarian ideologies.
+30

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

July 2

The donation from a Planet Hollywood general manager to a Democratic candidate and PAC reflects a politically progressive stance by backing candidates generally opposed to far-right ideologies. Although the monetary amounts are modest, the act contributes positively to anti-authoritarian political engagement.

Donor Lookup • OpenSecrets