What Jackmont Hospitality does

Jackmont Hospitality is a privately held, minority-owned foodservice management company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company operates two principal business lines: (1) TGI FRIDAYS franchise operations comprising 40 restaurant locations distributed across seven states and the District of Columbia, yielding projected annual sales of approximately $100 million and serving more than 200,000 guests weekly; and (2) airport concessions operations projected to generate in excess of $200 million annually, spanning proprietary brands (One Flew South, Chicken+Beer) and operated third-party brands (Charleys Philly Steaks, SeaLegs Wine Bar, Slapfish, Barneys Beanery, Einstein Bros Bagels, Green Beans Coffee, Passports Bar & Grill) at major U.S. airports including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Miami International, Los Angeles, and Baltimore Washington International. The company also provides management services to Atlanta Restaurant Partners (ARP), the franchisee entity formed in 2003 after the passing of co-founder Maynard H. Jackson, Jr.

Name

Jackmont Hospitality

Legal name

Jackmont Hospitality, Inc.

Website

https://jackmont.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jackmont Hospitality is a minority-owned Atlanta-based foodservice management company founded in 1994 that operates 40 TGI FRIDAYS franchise locations and proprietary airport concessions at major U.S. hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Operations and Hospitality

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Restaurant franchise operations
• Airport concessions management
• Foodservice management services
• Casual dining restaurants
• Hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. TGI FRIDAYS Franchise Operations: Jackmont owns and operates 40 TGI FRIDAYS franchise locations throughout the United States, yielding projected annual sales of $100 million and serving more than 200,000 guests weekly. TGI FRIDAYS is a world-class leader in American casual dining with 50 years of experience.
2. Airport Concessions: Airport restaurant operations including TGI FRIDAYS locations at major airports, One Flew South fine dining restaurant, and Chicken+Beer. Projected revenues in excess of $200 million annually from airport concessions.
3. Foodservice Management Services: Jackmont provides management services for Atlanta Restaurant Partners (ARP), a franchisee and foodservice management company.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jackmont Hospitality owns and operates 40 TGI FRIDAYS franchise locations across the United States, supplemented by proprietary and third-party branded restaurants at major airport concessions including One Flew South, Chicken+Beer, Charleys Philly Steaks, SeaLegs Wine Bar, Slapfish, Barneys Beanery, Einstein Bros Bagels, Green Beans Coffee, and Passports Bar & Grill. The company also delivers foodservice management services for Atlanta Restaurant Partners (ARP) and operates healthcare foodservice and school nutrition programs.

Product overview

Jackmont Hospitality operates a portfolio of restaurant brands and concepts primarily in airport concessions and casual dining settings. The core business centers on owning and operating TGI FRIDAYS franchise locations (40 locations), complemented by proprietary award-winning concepts like One Flew South (fine dining) and Chicken+Beer (Southern cuisine). The company also operates various third-party branded concepts including Charleys Philly Steaks, SeaLegs Wine Bar, Slapfish, Barneys Beanery, Einstein Bros Bagels, Green Beans Coffee, and Passports Bar & Grill across multiple airports including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Miami International, Los Angeles, and Baltimore Washington International.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• One Flew South: Award-winning fine dining airport restaurant located on Concourse E of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Features globally-inspired, elevated Southern cuisine, expertly crafted sushi, and craft cocktails. First and only airport restaurant twice-nominated for James Beard awards.
• Chicken+Beer

Products and services

• TGI FRIDAYS® Franchise Restaurants American casual dining franchise restaurant. Jackmont Hospitality owns and operates 40 TGI FRIDAYS locations across 7 states and Washington DC, serving more than 200,000 guests weekly with projected annual sales of $100 million. TGI FRIDAYS is a world-class leader in American casual dining with 50 years of experience.
• One Flew South™ Award-winning fine dining airport restaurant located on Concourse E of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Features globally-inspired elevated Southern cuisine, expertly crafted sushi, and craft cocktails. First and only airport restaurant to be twice-nominated for James Beard Foundation awards.
• Chicken+Beer Restaurant concept at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport developed in partnership with entertainer Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges. Specializes in Southern and Soul-inspired seasonal cuisine with locally sourced craft beers and handcrafted cocktails.
• Charleys Philly Steaks Philly cheesesteak restaurant operated at Miami International Airport (Concourse C) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Concourse C).
• SeaLegs Wine Bar Wine bar operated at Los Angeles Airport Terminal 2.
• Slapfish - A Modern Seafood Shack Seafood restaurant operated at Los Angeles Airport Terminal 2.
• Barneys Beanery Classic American restaurant and bar operated at Los Angeles Airport.
• Einstein Bros Bagels Bagel restaurant operated at Baltimore Washington International Airport (Concourse C).
• Green Beans Coffee Coffee shop operated at Baltimore Washington International Airport (Concourse A).
• Passports Bar & Grill Bar and grill operated at Baltimore Washington International Airport (Concourse E).
• Healthcare Food Services Foodservice management programs serving healthcare institutions, operated by Jackmont Hospitality as part of its comprehensive foodservice management offering.
• School Nutrition Programs School nutrition program management services operated by Jackmont Hospitality as part of its comprehensive foodservice management offering.
• Foodservice Management Services for Atlanta Restaurant Partners (ARP) Jackmont Hospitality provides comprehensive foodservice management services for Atlanta Restaurant Partners (ARP), an Atlanta-based franchisee and foodservice management company.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving more than 200,000 guests weekly across 40 TGI FRIDAYS locations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• Atlanta Restaurant Partners (ARP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlanta Restaurant Partners (ARP) was formed in 2003 after the passing of co-founder Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. ARP is an Atlanta-based franchisee and foodservice management company. Jackmont Hospitality provides management services for ARP. Jackmont owns and operates restaurants throughout the country on behalf of ARP.
• Chris 'Ludacris' BridgesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn December 2016, Jackmont Hospitality and renowned entertainer Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges debuted Chicken+Beer on Concourse D of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The restaurant specializes in Southern and Soul-inspired seasonal cuisine and handcrafted cocktails.
• Timber Pizza Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackmont Hospitality partnered with Timber Pizza Co. and BMG to bring Timber to Reagan National Airport.
• BMGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackmont Hospitality partnered with Timber Pizza Co. and BMG to bring Timber to Reagan National Airport.
• TGI FRIDAYScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJackmont is one of the fastest-growing franchisees of TGI FRIDAYS, owning and operating 40 TGI FRIDAYS locations throughout the United States. TGI FRIDAYS is a world-class leader in American casual dining with 50 years of experience.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HMSHost: Largest North American airport food & beverage concessionaire, operating branded and proprietary concepts across major US airports. Direct competitor to Jackmont for airport concession contracts and multi-brand airport portfolio management.
• SSP America: Global airport and travel hub F&B operator with significant US presence. Competes directly with Jackmont for airport concession RFPs and operates multi-brand portfolios at the same major US airports (ATL, LAX, MIA, BWI).
• Delaware North: Privately held hospitality and food service company with a major airport concessions division. Comparable to Jackmont in operating branded and proprietary restaurant concepts in US airports.
• Areas USA: Airport and travel hospitality concessionaire operating branded restaurants and proprietary concepts across major US airports. Direct competitor for concession contracts and brand portfolio expansion.
• Concessions International: Minority-owned airport food and beverage concessionaire. Closely comparable to Jackmont in combining minority-owned status with multi-brand airport operations at major US hubs.
• Paradies Lagardère: Airport retailer and F&B concessionaire operating at major US airports. Comparable to Jackmont in delivering branded and proprietary food concepts to airport travelers.

Broad incumbents

• TGI Fridays: Franchisor of the TGI FRIDAYS casual dining brand that Jackmont operates under franchise for 40 locations. Directly comparable as the parent system governing Jackmont's largest single revenue stream.
• Darden Restaurants: Large multi-brand full-service restaurant operator (Olive Garden, LongHorn, etc.). Comparable to Jackmont in operating a portfolio of casual dining brands at scale across the US.
• Bloomin' Brands: Multi-brand casual dining parent (Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's, Bonefish). Comparable to Jackmont in operating multiple full-service and casual dining brands, though at far greater scale.
• Brinker International: Casual dining operator (Chili's, Maggiano's). Comparable in casual dining operating model and brand portfolio management, though at materially larger scale than Jackmont.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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