Grupo Anderson's

What Grupo Anderson's does

Grupo Anderson's is a 100% Mexican privately-held restaurant conglomerate founded in 1963 by Carlos Anderson and headquartered in Cancún, Quintana Roo. It operates 62+ actively operating business units across 15+ consolidated restaurant brands spanning fine dining (Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, BAK' Fire Steakhouse, Porfirio's Contemporary Mexican Kitchen), casual and themed dining (Señor Frog's, Carlos'n Charlie's, El Squid Roe, Fred's, La Vicenta), international cuisines (Ilios Greek Estiatorio, Nicoletta Italian, Bodega Argentine Grill, Rowley's British-inspired steakhouse), nightlife (H Roof), and beach-club concepts (Shore Break, Blue Marlin, Bahama Bay Pool Club). The group employs 6,000+ people and operates in Mexico, the United States, the Bahamas, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.

The company makes money through direct-to-consumer food and beverage sales across its owned restaurant locations, supplemented by private-label wine sales (Buen Entendedor, Trato Hecho, Árbol Torcido, Ojo del Amo labels), catering and private events, Kids Club add-on services, and a high-volume cruise concession at Carnival's Celebration Key in Grand Bahama serving 4,000-12,000 guests daily across 15+ points of sale. The GTM motion is direct ownership of physical restaurant real estate in premium resort destinations (Cancún, Tulum, Los Cabos, Riviera Maya, Mexico City) plus international beach and financial-district locations; the company does not franchise and operates no third-party distribution. Customer segments include tourists visiting Mexican resort destinations, domestic diners, premium/luxury consumers, families with children, and groups/private events. Technology disclosure is minimal — the company's primary differentiation rests on physical hospitality, architectural design (multiple international design awards), and brand portfolio depth rather than on technology platforms.

Name

Grupo Anderson's

Legal name

GRUPO ANDERSON'S OPERADORA, SA de CV

Website

https://grupoandersons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD), All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC)

Keywords

• Restaurant operations
• Fine dining
• Hospitality services
• Restaurant consortium
• Casual dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Cancún

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from dine-in restaurant operations across 15+ restaurant brands. Sales from food, beverages, alcoholic drinks, and specialty items including proprietary wine labels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grupo Anderson's is a 100% Mexican restaurant conglomerate that owns and operates 62+ restaurant units across 15+ distinct brands spanning fine dining, casual dining, nightlife, beach clubs, and entertainment venues. The company directly serves individual diners, groups, and private events across Mexico, the United States, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, offering diverse cuisines including Mexican, Italian, Greek, Argentine, seafood, and steakhouse concepts.

Product overview

Grupo Anderson's is a 100% Mexican restaurant conglomerate founded in 1963 by Carlos Anderson, operating the largest portfolio of restaurant brands in Mexico with 62+ actively operating business units across 15+ consolidated brands. The company offers fine dining, casual dining, nightlife, beach clubs, and entertainment concepts across Mexico, the United States, the Caribbean (Bahamas), and the Middle East (Dubai, Saudi Arabia). Key brands include Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar (fine dining), BAK' Fire Steakhouse (contemporary steakhouse), Ilios Greek Estiatorio (Mediterranean/Greek), Porfirio's (Mexican haute cuisine), La Vicenta (grill specialist), Fred's (seafood), Nicoletta (Italian), Señor Frog's (party/entertainment), Bodega Argentina (Argentine grill), Rowley's (British steakhouse in Dubai), Shore Break/Blue Marlin/Bahama Bay (Caribbean beach concepts), and Celebration Key Gastro Spots (cruise port operations). Supporting offerings include a Kids Club childcare service and private-label wines. The group employs over 6,000 people and serves millions annually across destinations including Cancún, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Tulum, Los Cabos, Las Vegas, Nassau, and Dubai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar: Fine dining steakhouse concept, the group's first fine dining brand inaugurated in 2007 in Cancun.
• Porfirio's Contemporary Mexican Kitchen
• Fred's
• Ilios Greek Estiatorio
• La Vicenta
• BAK' Fire Steakhouse
• H Roof
• Nicoletta
• Señor Frog's
• Carlos'n Charlie's
• El Squid Roe
• Bodega Argentina
• Rowley's Restaurant
• Shore Break Bahamas
• Blue Marlin Nassau
• Bahama Bay Pool Club

Products and services

• Harry's Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar Fine dining steakhouse and raw bar concept serving premium cuts, seafood, and signature dishes such as Caviar with Ruffles and A5 Rib Eye, with locations in Mexico City, Cancun, and Cabo San Lucas.
• Porfirio's Contemporary Mexican Kitchen Upscale Mexican haute cuisine restaurant celebrating Mexico's culinary heritage, present in Caribbean destinations, Guadalajara, Mérida, Puebla, Culiacán, Playa del Carmen, and Mexico City.
• Fred's Seafood restaurant in Cancun specializing in traditional Mexican seafood dishes and a wide variety of lobsters with an ocean view.
• Ilios Greek Estiatorio Greek Mediterranean restaurant celebrating authentic Greek cuisine with signature dishes including roasted lamb, grilled octopus, and spanakopita, located in Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cabo San Lucas, and Orlando.
• La Vicenta Expert grill restaurant specializing in premium meat cuts cooked to perfection on the grill, with locations in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and several points across Mexico City.
• BAK' Fire Steakhouse Contemporary steakhouse in Tulum featuring world-class meat cuts including Wagyu and Black Angus Jack's Creek, fresh seafood, and fire-themed dining experience with the Cha'an Ka'an fire ceremony.
• H Roof Exclusive nightlife venue and rooftop bar in Cancun offering a chic and trendy atmosphere for high-end entertainment and cocktails.
• Nicoletta Contemporary Italian restaurant in Cancun and Playa del Carmen offering Italian haute cuisine prepared with endemic Mexican ingredients, featuring pasta, pizza, and fine wines.
• Señor Frog's Festive and fun Mexican restaurant and entertainment venue known for its irreverent party atmosphere, foam parties, and glow parties, present across Mexico, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Orlando, Los Cabos, and Pensacola.
• Bodega Argentina Argentine grill restaurant evoking the passion of Buenos Aires, offering the most emblematic dishes of Argentine cuisine including premium cuts, located in Marina Puerto Cancún.
• Rowley's Restaurant Contemporary British-inspired steakhouse located in Central Park Towers, DIFC, Dubai and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing exclusively in premium steaks and fries with terrace views of the Burj Khalifa.
• El Squid Roe Lively entertainment restaurant and nightclub in Los Cabos combining authentic Mexican food with live music and a festive animated atmosphere.
• Shore Break Bahamas Tropical beach bar and restaurant at Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas serving casual island-style dishes such as nachos, fajitas, and burgers with cocktails and beachfront ambiance.
• Blue Marlin Nassau
• Bahama Bay Pool Club
• Celebration Key Gastro Spots

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as #1 restaurant consortium in Mexico with 62+ operating units and presence in 4 countries
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Filipao NuneskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and design collaboration for ILIOS Cancún and Porfirio's Guadalajara restaurants. This partnership resulted in Restaurant & Bar Design Awards recognition for both properties, with ILIOS and Porfirio's winning Best Global Restaurant award.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Corporación Mexicana de Restaurantes (CMR): Mexican restaurant operator running brands like Wings, Fonda Mexicana, and Central de Comida. Direct competitor in Mexican full-service restaurant space with similar multi-brand strategy.
• Alsea: Largest restaurant operator in Latin America, operating multi-brand portfolio including Domino's, Starbucks, Vips, and Chili's across Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. Directly comparable as a multi-brand restaurant conglomerate targeting similar customer segments.
• Restaurantes Toks: Mexican full-service restaurant chain with locations across Mexico. Direct competitor in Mexican family/casual dining segment with similar target market.

Broad incumbents

• Darden Restaurants: US-based multi-brand full-service restaurant operator (Olive Garden, Capital Grille, LongHorn, Yard House). Comparable multi-brand full-service dining model, though US-focused and at much larger scale.
• Brinker International: Operates Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. Comparable multi-brand full-service restaurant strategy, though primarily US-focused.
• Dine Brands Global: Franchisor of Applebee's and IHOP with international presence. Comparable multi-brand casual dining operator with franchise model.
• Yum! Brands: Global multi-brand QSR operator (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell). Comparable multi-brand franchise model with massive international presence, though primarily QSR rather than full-service.
• Bloomin' Brands: Multi-brand casual and upscale dining operator (Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's). Similar multi-brand portfolio approach with international presence in Brazil and other markets.

Others

• Grupo Herdez: Mexican food conglomerate with restaurant and packaged food operations. Adjacent peer in Mexican foodservice ecosystem with overlapping customer base.

Emerging players

• The Cheesecake Factory: US-based full-service restaurant with international locations in Middle East, Mexico, and Latin America. Comparable upscale casual dining positioning with strong international design reputation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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