Its name was changed first to Emprise Corp. History ĭelaware North began as Jacobs Brothers, founded in Buffalo, New York, in 1915 by brothers Marvin, Charles and Louis Jacobs. The company employs over 55,000 people worldwide and has over $3.2 billion in annual revenues. The company also operates in the lodging, sporting, airport, gambling, and entertainment industries. Delaware North is an American multinational food service and hospitality company headquartered in Buffalo, New York.