The Bistro Group

What The Bistro Group does

The Bistro Group is a Philippine-based private restaurant management company headquartered in Makati, Metro Manila, that operates 229 restaurant branches across 28 dining concepts. Its portfolio combines licensed international brands—including Dave & Buster's, Olive Garden, Denny's, TGI Fridays, Texas Roadhouse, Morton's The Steakhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, Fogo de Chão, Hard Rock Cafe, Watami, Red Lobster, El Pollo Loco, Bulgogi Brothers, Italianni's, Fish and Co, Dessert 39, and Secret Recipe—with homegrown concepts such as Siklab+, Modern Shanghai, Red Lotus, Bistronomia Collection, Krazy Garlik, La Lola Churreria, and the chef-driven TBG Elite portfolio (Helm, The Test Kitchen, Juniper) led by Corporate Head Chef Josh Boutwood.

The company's core operations are physical restaurant management with limited proprietary technology infrastructure. Supporting customer-facing technology includes the Bistro Delivers online ordering platform (bistrodelivers.com.ph) and the BFF Card loyalty program spanning multiple concepts. The corporate structure comprises 13 wholly-owned subsidiaries including regional operating entities (Bistro Americano Corp., Trinoma Bistro Italiano Corp.), the chef-driven TBG Elite Restaurants Inc., and TBG Shared Services Inc.

The Bistro Group generates revenue through direct food and beverage sales at point of sale across dine-in, takeout, and delivery channels, with a transaction-based revenue model spanning individual consumers, families, and corporate dining occasions. Its primary customer segments are individual consumers and families (primary) and corporate/business customers seeking team dining and client entertainment. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through 229 owned physical restaurant branches in the Philippines, augmented by its own ordering platform and third-party delivery integrations. The company has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no proprietary technology platforms beyond its ordering and loyalty systems, and no publicly disclosed revenue or funding data.

Name

The Bistro Group

Legal name

The Bistro Group

Website

https://bistro.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Bistro Group is a Philippine-based private restaurant management company operating 229 branches across 28 international licensed and homegrown dining concepts, serving consumers, families, and corporate diners across Metro Manila and the Philippines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Operations

NAICS

Restaurants and Other Eating Places (7225)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Restaurant management services
• Multi-brand dining operations
• Licensed restaurant brands
• Casual dining restaurants
• Hospitality group operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Food and Beverage Sales: The Bistro Group generates revenue through direct restaurant operations across 229 branches. Revenue comes from dine-in customers, takeout orders, delivery orders, and catering services. The company operates multiple restaurant concepts including American steakhouses, Italian dining, Korean BBQ, Filipino cuisine, Spanish restaurants, and entertainment dining (Dave & Buster's). Revenue is generated per-transaction at point of sale with no recurring subscription component.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bistro Group operates and manages a multi-brand portfolio of 28 restaurant concepts across 229 branches in the Philippines, comprising licensed international dining brands (e.g., Olive Garden, TGI Fridays, Texas Roadhouse, Morton's, Hard Rock Cafe, Dave & Buster's, Denny's, Fogo de Chão, Red Lobster) and homegrown concepts (Siklab+, Modern Shanghai, Bistronomia Collection, Krazy Garlik, La Lola Churreria, TBG Elite brands). Revenue is earned per transaction through dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering at owned locations, supported by the BFF Card loyalty program and the Bistro Delivers online ordering platform.

Product overview

The Bistro Group is a collection of 28 international hospitality casual dining brands and homegrown concepts unified by a people-focused philosophy. The portfolio includes licensed international chains (Dave & Buster's, Olive Garden, Denny's, TGI Fridays, Texas Roadhouse, LongHorn, Morton's, Fogo De Chao, Hard Rock Cafe, Secret Recipe, Italianni's, Watami, Bulgogi Brothers, El Pollo Loco, Red Lobster, Fish and Co, Dessert 39, Randys Donuts) and homegrown concepts (Siklab+, Modern Shanghai, Red Lotus, Bistronomia Collection, Krazy Garlik, TBG Elite, La Lola Churreria). Supporting services include the BFF Card loyalty program and Bistro Delivers online ordering. With 229 branches across the Philippines, the company operates as a multi-brand restaurant management platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bistronomia: Collection of boutique Spanish restaurants including Las Flores, Rambla, Tomatito, BCN by Las Flores & Rumba
• TBG Elite
• BFF Card
• Siklab+

Products and services

• Siklab+ Modern and chic Filipino restaurant that celebrates the bold, vibrant flavors of Philippine culinary heritage, operated by The Bistro Group.
• Dave & Buster's Philippines American-style eatertainment venue operated by The Bistro Group in the Philippines, combining dining, arcade gaming, sports viewing, full bar, and VIP karaoke rooms.
• Dessert 39 Korean cafe destination offering a wide range of savory food, desserts, and drinks, brought to the Philippines by The Bistro Group.
• Fogo De Chao Brazilian steakhouse offering authentic gaucho-style dining with churrasco and Mediterranean salad bar, operated by The Bistro Group in the Philippines.
• LongHorn Steakhouse American steakhouse chain known for expertly crafted steaks, quality cuts, and grilled menu items.
• Morton's The Steakhouse Premium steakhouse chain founded in Chicago in 1978, known for providing high-end steaks, operated in the Philippines by The Bistro Group.
• Red Lotus Modern chic Chinese restaurant bar, a homegrown spin-off from Modern Shanghai combining Chinese gastronomy traditions with mixology.
• Olive Garden Italian-American restaurant chain operated in the Philippines featuring classics like Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna, and famous garlic bread sticks with never-ending soup and salad.
• Secret Recipe Asian cuisine restaurant chain operated in the Philippines encompassing diverse culinary traditions with balanced flavors and aromatic herbs and spices.
• Italianni's Italian restaurant offering a warm, inviting atmosphere with authentic Italian fare reminiscent of family-owned restaurants, operated in the Philippines.
• Fish and Co Mediterranean-style seafood restaurant serving food cooked in a pan, inspired by South African fisherman practices, operated in the Philippines.
• Denny's American diner chain with over 60 years of history, serving breakfast anytime, hearty meals, and classic diner fare, operated in the Philippines.
• TGI Fridays American comfort food restaurant chain known for outstanding service, eclectic ambience, and generous portions, operated in the Philippines.
• Texas Roadhouse Texas-style restaurant chain famous for Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, and Freshly-Baked Bread.
• Modern Shanghai Chinese restaurant offering authentic Shanghai home-cooked recipes in a casual, home-like manner, a homegrown Bistro Group concept.
• Hard Rock Cafe Music-themed restaurant hub combining rock and roll ambiance with American-style cuisine and live music experience, operated in Manila by The Bistro Group.
• Bistronomia Collection (Las Flores, Rambla, Tomatito, BCN by Las Flores, Rumba) Collection of boutique Spanish restaurants offering authentic Spanish dining experiences including Las Flores (contemporary Spanish), Rambla, Tomatito (sexy tapas bar inspired by the 80s), BCN by Las Flores, and Rumba (Mediterranean).
• Bulgogi Brothers Korean BBQ restaurant serving traditional Korean cuisine including kimchi, barbecued meats, stews, and Korean specialties, operated in the Philippines.
• Krazy Garlik Filipino and Western-inspired restaurant using garlic as the hallmark ingredient, showcasing garlic's versatility from spicy to sweet, a homegrown Bistro Group concept.
• Watami Japanese casual restaurant brand with over 700 branches in Asia Pacific, known for Watami Salad, Watami Ramen, and signature dishes, operated in the Philippines.
• Red Lobster Seafood restaurant chain offering sea to table goodness from simple fish dishes to fancy lobster, operated in the Philippines.
• El Pollo Loco Fire-grilled chicken restaurant known for Made Fresh, Made by Hand chicken prepared daily, operated in the Philippines.
• TBG Elite (Helm, The Test Kitchen, Juniper, ember, Savage) Innovative, chef-driven homegrown brands by multi-awarded Chef Josh Boutwood including Helm (24-seat intimate restaurant with multi-course tasting menu), The Test Kitchen, Juniper (Gin and Tonic inspired bar), ember, and Savage.
• Randy's Donuts Donut chain famous since 1952 for fluffier, larger, soft donuts that melt in your mouth, operated in the Philippines.
• La Lola Churreria Locally grown Spanish churros concept serving freshly made churros upon order, bridging cultures through food enjoyment.
• Bistro Delivers Online Ordering Online ordering and delivery service platform for The Bistro Group restaurants.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Robinsons Land CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership for operating Southeast Asia's first Dave & Buster's at Opus Mall in Manila. Robinsons Land Corporation opened the venue (1,560 sqm) while The Bistro Group operates the restaurant and entertainment complex. This positions Opus Mall as Metro Manila's newest premier lifestyle destination.
• Dave & Buster's (International)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerThe Bistro Group is the exclusive operator of Dave & Buster's eatertainment concept in the Philippines. The partnership brings the American-style arcade gaming, dining, and sports bar experience to Southeast Asia, featuring American favorites with Filipino flavors and imported video games.
• Fogo de ChãocoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive operator of Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steak House in the Philippines, bringing authentic gaucho-style dining experience originating from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
• Morton's The SteakhousecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive operator of Morton's The Steakhouse in the Philippines. Morton's has been providing 'The Best Steak Anywhere' for over 45 years since its founding in Chicago in 1978.
• LongHorn SteakhousecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of LongHorn Steakhouse in the Philippines, featuring expertly crafted steaks from quality cuts prepared on the grill.
• Olive GardencoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Olive Garden Italian restaurant in the Philippines, known for American-Italian cuisine with never-ending soup, salad, and world-famous garlic bread sticks.
• Denny'scoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Denny's 'America's Diner' concept in the Philippines, serving hearty meals for over 60 years with breakfast anytime and all-day dining.
• TGI FridayscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of TGI Fridays in the Philippines, featuring outstanding service, eclectic ambience, and all-American comfort food in generous portions.
• Texas RoadhousecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Texas Roadhouse in the Philippines, featuring Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-off-the-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, and Freshly-Baked Bread. The brand has over 425 US restaurants.
• Hard Rock CafecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Hard Rock Cafe Manila, combining music and food experience for rock music enthusiasts.
• WatamicoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant in the Philippines. Watami is a leading food & beverage brand in Japan with over 700 branches in the Asia Pacific region.
• Red LobstercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Red Lobster in the Philippines, the home of the finest seafood offering sea to table goodness.
• El Pollo LococoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of El Pollo Loco in the Philippines, known for Famous Fire-Grilled Chicken made fresh, by hand, every day.
• Dessert 39coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBringing Korean cafe brand Dessert 39 to the Philippines. Founded in 2015 in Gyeongridan-il, Itaewon, Dessert 39 has over 700 stores in South Korea.
• Italianni'scoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Italianni's in the Philippines, offering authentic Italian fare in a warm, inviting atmosphere reminiscent of a family-owned restaurant.
• Fish and CominorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Fish and Co in the Philippines, serving Mediterranean-style food cooked in a pan, inspired by South African fisherman practices.
• Modern ShanghaiminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Modern Shanghai in the Philippines, offering authentic local Shanghai cuisine in a casual and home-like manner.
• Bulgogi BrothersminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Bulgogi Brothers Korean BBQ Restaurant in the Philippines, serving traditional Korean cuisine including kimchi, barbecued meats, stews, and noodles.
• Secret RecipeminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Secret Recipe in the Philippines, offering Asian culinary traditions with balanced flavors, aromatic herbs and spices, and fine-quality cakes.
• Randy's DonutsminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperator of Randy's Donuts in the Philippines, featuring World Famous donuts since 1952 that are fluffier, larger and soft.
• BistronomiacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBistronomia is a collection of boutique Spanish restaurants including Las Flores, Rambla, Tomatito, BCN by Las Flores, and Rumba, offering authentic Spanish dining experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Minor International PCL: Thai-listed hospitality conglomerate operating multi-brand restaurant portfolios (The Pizza Company, Swensen's, Burger King Thailand, Dairy Queen) alongside hotels. Comparable Asian multi-brand casual dining operator with international licensing.
• Restaurant Brands International: Global multi-brand restaurant operator (Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs) and major franchise licensor. Comparable as a multi-brand restaurant holding company that licenses its brands to franchisees worldwide, including across Asia.
• Yum China Holdings: Largest restaurant operator in China with exclusive rights to KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands. Comparable multi-brand exclusive licensee model operating international casual dining and premium brands across a single Asian market at large scale.

Direct peers

• Max's Group, Inc. Philippine-listed restaurant group operating Max's Restaurant, Pancake House, Yellow Cab, Krispy Kreme, and Jamba Juice in the Philippines. Most direct peer in terms of multi-brand casual and premium dining portfolio in the local market and similar mall-based distribution model.
• Jollibee Foods Corporation: Philippines' largest multi-brand restaurant operator (Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Red Ribbon, Greenwich, Burger King PH, Chowking) with 6,000+ stores globally. Directly comparable as a Filipino multi-brand restaurant group with homegrown and licensed international brands, though significantly larger scale and publicly listed.
• Shakey's Pizza Asia, Inc. Philippine-listed pizza and casual dining operator with the Shakey's and Peri-Peri brands. Comparable as a multi-brand Philippine restaurant group with mall-based distribution and dine-in/takeout/delivery channels.
• Mister Donut Philippines / SCS Global Inc. Philippine master franchisee of Mister Donut and other international QSR/dessert brands. Comparable as a Philippines-based exclusive operator of international F&B brands with mall-focused distribution.

Regional players

• Figaro Coffee Group: Philippine-origin coffee and casual dining chain expanding in Southeast Asia. Comparable as a Filipino F&B brand expanding regionally with both company-owned and franchised outlets.
• Paradise Group Holdings: Singapore-based multi-brand restaurant operator (Paradise Dynasty, Canton Paradise, Lei Garden) with presence across SE Asia and Greater China. Comparable as a regional Asian multi-brand casual and premium dining operator.
• Sunway Restaurant Group (Sri): Malaysian multi-brand restaurant group operating licensed international brands (like TGIF, Nyonya, Dragon-i) across Malaysia. Comparable as a SE Asian multi-brand restaurant licensee with similar mall-distribution focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfb.me/TheBistroGroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebistrogroup
• TikToktiktok.com/@thebistrogroup
• Xx.com/thebistrogroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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