Levy Restaurants
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersChicago, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Levy Restaurants firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Levy Restaurants
- Legal name
- Levy Restaurants
- Website
- https://levyrestaurants.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Levy Restaurants industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sports and Entertainment Venue Hospitality
- NAICS
- Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180), Retail-Eating Places (5812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG), Specialty & Dietary Catering (Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Allergen-Free, Medical) (THAHAKAK), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)
Keywords
Where Levy Restaurants is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chicago
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Levy Restaurants business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Managed hospitality services at sports & entertainment venues: Long-term contracted management of food, beverage, concessions, premium dining, suites, catering, and retail operations at 350+ sports and entertainment venues, including NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA, MILB, motorsports, horse racing, and tennis venues.
- Convention center and cultural attraction hospitality: Contracted F&B and hospitality operations for convention centers (e.g., Los Angeles Convention Center, Javits Center, Georgia World Congress Center, Santa Clara Convention Center, Chattanooga Convention Center) and cultural attractions (museums, zoos, aquariums, performing arts centers).
- Owned and operated restaurants: Critically acclaimed Levy-owned restaurants including Michelin-starred Spiaggia, River Roast, and others, plus gift card and direct dining revenue through the Levy Preferred loyalty program.
- Event and private event catering: Special event catering and private event bookings (e.g., weddings, galas, banquets) including high-volume event catering for marquee events such as the Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, and Grammy Awards.
- Retail merchandise through Rank+Rally: Retail and merchandise operations under the Rank+Rally brand across sports venues, amplifying team brands with fan culture merchandise.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Annual | Levy Preferred loyalty program for individual diners |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise / event F&B contracts (not publicly disclosed) |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Levy Restaurants product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Levy Restaurants delivers managed food, beverage, concessions, premium hospitality, catering, and retail services to more than 350 sports and entertainment venues, cultural attractions, convention centers, and marquee events across the United States. The company contracts directly with venue owners, professional and collegiate sports teams, museums, zoos, performing arts centers, and aquariums under multi-year agreements, and also owns and operates critically acclaimed restaurants and a retail merchandise brand.
Product overview
Levy Restaurants is a hospitality platform (part of Compass Group) delivering food, beverage and event services through a portfolio of core service divisions — Sports + Entertainment, Restaurants, Cultural Attractions, Convention Centers, Events, and Retail (Rank+Rally) — supported by its loyalty program Levy Preferred and a set of technology and analytics subsidiaries including E15 Group (data and analytics) and the DBK Studio innovation arm. Sub-brands and joint ventures extend the platform into specific venues and audiences: Professional Sports Catering (PSC) for Minor League Baseball, 310 Provisions for Intuit Dome / LA Clippers, Resonance Food Co. with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and First & Goal Hospitality for the Seattle Seahawks, all powered by Levy's chef-driven culinary culture and the frictionless commerce technology piloted by DBK Studio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DBK Studio: Innovation studio piloting and scaling innovative technologies for sports, entertainment and hospitality venues. Wholly-owned subsidiary of Levy.
- E15
- Rank+Rally
- Professional Sports Catering (PSC)
- Resonance Food Co.
- 310 Provisions
Products and services
- Sports + Entertainment Hospitality
- Restaurants
- Cultural Attractions Hospitality
- Convention Centers Hospitality
- Events and Private Event Catering
- Retail (Rank+Rally)
- Professional Sports Catering (PSC)
Quantifiable outcome
- Over $24B in collective 2026 industry revenue across the three major sports concessionaires (Aramark, Levy, Delaware North)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Levy Restaurants
Customer profileNamed customers36 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Levy Restaurants technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability5 records
Feature5 records
Levy Restaurants partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
45 partnerships are on record, tiered major convention center partnership, flagship cultural partnership (three decades), major venue partnership, iconic venue partnership, flagship annual marquee event, flagship venue win, major milb venue partnership, marquee event, collegiate partnership, major collegiate partnership, major enterprise partnership, flagship venue partnership, specialty partnership, major cultural partnership, regional venue partnership, core subsidiary, advisory network member, industry-defining partnership, cultural partnership, convention center partnership, mls venue partnership, flagship parent company, co-branded culinary partner and supporting operational partner.
- Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center (Historic Iron Works)major convention center partnershipTransforms the food and beverage experience at the Historic Iron Works with chef-driven menus, in-house baking program, new in-house smoker, mobile self-service kiosks, and future restaurant and café concepts.
- Lincoln Park Zooflagship cultural partnership (three decades)Renewed long-standing partnership (three decades) as official food, beverage, and hospitality team; oversees dining, catering, and private event operations at this Chicago not-for-profit zoo.
- GE Vernova Park (Greenville Triumph / Greenville Liberty)major venue partnershipOversees food and beverage operations at GE Vernova Park ahead of June 2026 opening; partnership covers professional soccer, concerts, community events, and 200+ events annually.
- Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation (Rose Bowl Stadium)iconic venue partnershipManages full-service food operation in the new $85M South End Zone Field Club as part of the 'Lasting Legacy Campaign' ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Churchill Downs Racetrack (Kentucky Derby)flagship annual marquee eventHospitality partner for the 152nd Kentucky Derby; oversees food and beverage across 25+ dining rooms, 17+ kitchens, and 100+ Levy chefs serving 100,000+ guests; features Louis-inspired dishes by Senior Executive Chef Robert Lopez.
- Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment / Comcast Spectacor (new South Philadelphia arena)flagship venue winSelected to replace Aramark as the food, beverage, and hospitality provider for the new South Philadelphia arena opening by 2030. Aramark had overseen hospitality at the current arena since 1996.
- Richmond Flying Squirrels / CarMax Parkmajor milb venue partnershipVia Professional Sports Catering (PSC), a Levy division; brings top-tier F&B to CarMax Park with chef-crafted menus in concessions and premium areas, plus faster frictionless checkout.
- Levi's Stadium / NFL (Super Bowl LX)marquee eventCatering for Super Bowl LX with luxury menu including $180 LX Hammer Burger; prepared 10,000 hot dogs, 8,000 margaritas, and 4,000 oysters for 70,000+ attendees; menu representative of Bay Area culture.
- Crypto.com Arena / Recording Academy (68th Grammy Awards)marquee eventConcessionaire for the 68th Grammy Awards featuring Mexican/Latin-inspired cuisine from Mexico and Peru across suites, club lounges, and late-night service.
- University of St. Thomas (Tommie Athletics)collegiate partnershipOfficial food and beverage partner of Tommie Athletics overseeing F&B experience across athletic venues including the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena.
- Indiana University (Hoosier Athletics)major collegiate partnershipOfficial food and beverage partner across athletic venues; bolsters student-athlete nutrition with enhanced training table cuisine.
- Frontwave Arena (San Diego Sockers and Clippers)major venue partnershipSelected to craft food and beverage experience at San Diego's newest sports and entertainment destination; future home of San Diego Sockers and San Diego Clippers, plus concerts and special events.
- Chicago Bears (Soldier Field)major enterprise partnershipMulti-year partnership to transform the food and beverage experience at Soldier Field for Chicago Bears home games, bringing together Chicago institutions to create a dynamic gameday hospitality experience.
- Baltimore Ravens (M&T Bank Stadium)major enterprise partnershipBegan in 2024 as exclusive concessionaire and official food, beverage, and hospitality partner at M&T Bank Stadium.
- Baltimore Convention Centermajor convention center partnershipHospitality and events partnership leveraging Levy's experience at major meeting and convention venues and local culinary expertise in Baltimore.
- Air Force Athleticsmajor collegiate partnershipAthletic department's food and beverage partner for all Falcon athletic and special events beginning July 1, 2024.
- LA Clippers / Intuit Domeflagship venue partnershipLaunched '310 Provisions' to transform food and beverage expectations at Intuit Dome; designed a quick, easy, and delicious dining experience with chef-crafted signature menus just steps away from every seat.
- Oklahoma City Thunder (Paycom Center)major venue partnershipTook over all food and beverage operations at Paycom Center, adding new signature food and beverage destinations created specifically for Thunder fans.
- Wente Family Estatesspecialty partnershipExpanded in-house culinary programming in partnership with Levy at America's longest continuously family-owned and operated winery in Livermore Valley, CA.
- Art Institute of Chicagomajor cultural partnershipPartners with culinary leaders Levy and Boka Restaurant Group to relaunch dining at the museum, transforming museum dining experiences.
- Tidewater Stadium / Rhode Island FCregional venue partnershipLong-term partnership with Tidewater Stadium and Rhode Island FC for match day hospitality.
- Baltimore Orioles (Oriole Park at Camden Yards)major venue partnershipHospitality partner to craft elevated food and beverage experience for fans visiting Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
- DBK Studiocore subsidiaryWholly-owned innovation subsidiary of Levy launched January 20, 2022; partners with startups and emerging technology companies to pilot and scale technologies (commerce, venue and staff management, product optimization, business intelligence, and sustainability) across Levy's portfolio of 350+ venues.
- 1871 (Betsy Ziegler)advisory network memberBetsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871 (the #1 ranked private incubator in the world), serves on DBK Studio's advisory network. Previously Chief Innovation Officer and Associate Dean of Degree Programs at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
- Oilers Entertainment Group (Edmonton Oilers / ICE District / Rogers Place)major venue partnershipICE District Hospitality partnership with Levy and Compass Group Canada; replaces Aramark to enhance F&B at Rogers Place and surrounding ICE District starting with the 2021-22 NHL season.
- Future Legends Complex (Northern Colorado)major venue partnershipHospitality partner for the 118-acre sports, entertainment, and retail development (opened spring 2022); manages F&B across concessions, catering, restaurants, and suites including Northern Colorado Owlz professional stadium.
- The Music Center (Los Angeles)major cultural partnershipFirst new food and beverage partner in 25 years; focuses on more than 15 on-campus F&B venues and unparalleled event catering across the performing arts campus in Downtown LA.
- NASCARindustry-defining partnershipStrategic long-term partnership (effective with 2021 racing season) to manage all food and beverage operations across NASCAR-owned Cup-sanctioned racetracks, replacing Americrown as main hospitality operator; includes 11 raceways at the time of announcement.
- Greenville Arena District (Bon Secours Wellness Arena)major venue partnershipExclusive multi-year partnership effective September 1, 2020 to operate and elevate dining and hospitality at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, including concerts, hockey, sporting events, community events, and private group events.
- Mississippi Aquariummajor cultural partnershipOfficial dining and hospitality partner for the aquarium opening August 29, 2020 in downtown Gulfport; manages on-site dining, catering, and year-round café experience.
- Seattle Seahawks / First & Goal Hospitality (CenturyLink Field)major venue partnershipFGH partnered with Levy to manage day-to-day operations at all CenturyLink Field, CenturyLink Field Event Center, and WAMU Theater facilities; current team members remain under the First & Goal brand as employees of Levy.
- New York Racing Association (NYRA - Belmont Park & Saratoga)major venue partnershipMulti-year contract to manage all concessions and hospitality areas at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course, including the 1863 Club, The Stretch, Turf Terrace, and others; operates as Levy-led consortium with CxRA, Mazzone Hospitality, and Union Square Events.
- Milwaukee Symphony Orchestracultural partnershipCo-developed 'Resonance Food Co.' brand for the new Symphony Center at the renovated Warner Grand Theater; leverages Levy's E15 Group for guest preference analytics.
- The Children's Museum of Indianapoliscultural partnershipOfficial dining and hospitality partner creating engaging family and guest experiences at the museum.
- Santa Clara Convention Centerconvention center partnershipPartnered to bring innovative, chef-driven hospitality to meeting planners and event guests, fusing local food trends with industry hospitality best practices.
- Austin FCmls venue partnershipHospitality partner for Austin FC Soccer Park and Stadium ahead of MLS launch in 2021, showcasing Austin's culinary creativity and diversity.
- E15 Groupcore subsidiaryE15 is Levy's advanced analytics group that powers data-informed menu engineering, supply chain forecasting, and venue strategy; enables DBK Studio to test, refine, and scale new technology solutions across Levy's venue portfolio.
- Compass Groupflagship parent companyCompass Group is the parent company of Levy Restaurants, prominently featured as 'Proud Part of Compass Group' on the Levy website with a linked Compass Group logo. Compass Group Canada has worked alongside Levy on multiple partnerships including ICE District Hospitality with the Edmonton Oilers.
- Pro Sports Catering (PSC)core subsidiaryPSC is a division of Levy founded in 2006 by Tom Dickson; manages food and beverage operations for more than 30 Minor League Baseball stadiums around the country, making it the largest hospitality partner in the industry.
- Rank+Rallycore subsidiaryRank+Rally is Levy's related retail merchandise company that amplifies team brands through innovative, authentic fan culture products at sports and entertainment venues.
- Kellanova Away From Homeco-branded culinary partnerBranded collaboration to develop menu items for sports venue catering, including Walking Cheez-It Nachos and Pop-Tarts Parfait for bowl games; creative process involves brainstorming, kitchen testing, and iterative refinement.
- CxRAsupporting operational partnerPart of the Restaurant Associates family; known for delivering events at New York institutions including Lincoln Center, American Museum of Natural History, and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; part of the Levy-led hospitality consortium at Belmont Park and Saratoga.
- Mazzone Hospitalitysupporting operational partnerHeadquartered in upstate New York with 30 years of experience in dining and catering at restaurants, social gatherings, and special events; involved in catering and event operations at Belmont Park and Saratoga.
- Union Square Eventssupporting operational partnerHas previously served fans at Saratoga; continues to play a role in the venue's F&B offerings under the Levy-led hospitality consortium at Belmont Park and Saratoga.
- Larry Levy (Levy Family Partners)advisory network memberLarry Levy, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Levy Restaurants, serves on DBK Studio's advisory network; he grew Levy from its D.B. Kaplan's roots and now oversees Levy Family Partners and its portfolio of operating businesses and investments.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Levy Restaurants competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Centerplate: Centerplate, now a subsidiary of Sodexo Live!, is a direct peer providing food, beverage, and hospitality at sports, entertainment, and convention venues across the US. Overlapping venue portfolio and concession-management service offerings make Centerplate one of the closest direct competitors to Levy's sports + entertainment segment.
- Aramark: Aramark is the largest US sports, entertainment, and convention venue hospitality and concessionaire — Levy's primary direct competitor. Aramark serves NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA, motorsports, and convention venues; was the incumbent at the South Philadelphia arena (replaced by Levy for the new 2030 arena) and at Rogers Place (replaced by Levy/Compass).
- Delaware North: Delaware North is the third major US sports and entertainment hospitality company (alongside Aramark and Levy), operating concessions, premium dining, catering, and retail at NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS venues. The three operators collectively generated $24B+ in revenue per 2026 MLB coverage, forming the venue-hospitality triopoly.
- Legends Hospitality: Legends Hospitality (founded by the Yankees and Dallas Cowboys) is a closely-held direct peer providing premium hospitality, concessions, and merchandise at major US and European sports venues (Yankee Stadium, AT&T Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, SoFi Stadium). Comparable venue-hospitality service mix and premium-positioning model.
Emerging players
- Restaurant Associates: Restaurant Associates (a Compass Group subsidiary) operates alongside Levy in the NYRA hospitality consortium at Belmont Park and Saratoga. Provides corporate, cultural, and museum dining services at institutions including Lincoln Center, Guggenheim, and American Museum of Natural History — overlapping with Levy's cultural-attractions segment.
Broad incumbents
- Elior Group: Elior Group is a France-based publicly-traded contract catering and food services company. Identified alongside Levy, Aramark, and Sodexo as a key player in the global Catering Services Market (USD 232.1B in 2024), with comparable contract-catering business model and venue/convention exposure in Europe.
- Sodexo Live!: Sodexo Live! is the events, sports, and hospitality arm of Sodexo Group, a global publicly-traded food services company. Provides food, beverage, and hospitality at major sports stadiums, concert venues, and convention centers worldwide — overlapping with Levy's portfolio but as part of Sodexo's broader facilities-management footprint.
- Compass Group: Compass Group is Levy's publicly-traded UK-based parent company and the world's largest foodservice and support services provider. While not a direct venue-hospitality competitor, Compass Group's overall scale, balance sheet, and Canadian/UK operations via subsidiaries provide a comparable global foodservice reference point.
Others
- Bon Appétit Management Company: Bon Appétit Management Company is a Compass Group subsidiary operating contract food services for corporations, universities, and cultural institutions. Listed alongside Levy as a key player in the global Catering Services Market; adjacent peer given shared Compass parent and overlapping cultural/corporate dining verticals.
- Guckenheimer: Guckenheimer (an Aramark subsidiary) provides corporate hospitality, café, and food services. Listed alongside Levy in the global Catering Services Market; an indirect peer via Aramark's broader portfolio and overlapping corporate/institutional dining service model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Levy Restaurants subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
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Frequently asked questions about Levy Restaurants
What does Levy Restaurants do?
Levy Restaurants delivers managed food, beverage, concessions, premium hospitality, catering, and retail services to more than 350 sports and entertainment venues, cultural attractions, convention centers, and marquee events across the United States. The company contracts directly with venue owners, professional and collegiate sports teams, museums, zoos, performing arts centers, and aquariums under multi-year agreements, and also owns and operates critically acclaimed restaurants and a retail merchandise brand.
Is Levy Restaurants a public or private company?
Levy Restaurants is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Levy Restaurants founded?
Levy Restaurants was founded in 1978. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Levy Restaurants based?
Levy Restaurants is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.
How does Levy Restaurants make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Managed hospitality services at sports & entertainment venues are the primary driver. The others are convention center and cultural attraction hospitality, owned and operated restaurants, event and private event catering and retail merchandise through Rank+Rally.
Who are Levy Restaurants's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Centerplate, Aramark, Delaware North and Legends Hospitality. Restaurant Associates is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Elior Group, Sodexo Live! and Compass Group. Others are Bon Appétit Management Company and Guckenheimer.
Does Levy Restaurants have an API?
No public API is recorded for Levy Restaurants.
What industry is Levy Restaurants in?
Levy Restaurants's product category is Sports and Entertainment Venue Hospitality. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAIAB, Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties), with a secondary code of THAFAIAG, Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering. Its NAICS code is 722511 and its SIC code is 5810.