The Fireman Hospitality Group

What The Fireman Hospitality Group does

The Fireman Hospitality Group is a privately-held, multi-concept restaurant operator founded in 1974 and headquartered in New York City. It runs a portfolio of approximately 10 distinct dining sub-brands — spanning Italian (Bond 45 NY/National Harbor, Cafe Fiorello NY/DC, Trattoria Dell'Arte, Fiorella Italian Kitchen), American diner (Brooklyn Diner, Brooklyn Delicatessen), French (Paris Bar), and a rooftop lounge concept (Le Jardin Rooftop, located atop the Le Meridien hotel near Central Park) — concentrated in Manhattan's tourist and entertainment corridors (Times Square, 57th Street, 43rd Street) with extension into National Harbor, MD and Washington, DC.

The group operates a direct-to-consumer restaurant model with three identifiable revenue streams: dine-in restaurant sales across multiple price points, private events and catering (with venues accommodating 12 to 500+ guests across its portfolio), and e-gift card sales. Distribution is omnichannel-light: physical dining is the core, supplemented by online ordering/delivery (notably Brooklyn Diner), private event bookings via website inquiry forms, and gift cards through the ToastTab platform. The technology stack is industry-standard and outsourced — BentoBox powers all restaurant websites (reservations, menus, event booking, e-commerce), ToastTab handles gift card issuance, and NCAM provides accessibility consulting for WCAG 2.0 AA compliance.

The target customer base is broad and consumer-facing, with the primary segment being general diners and tourists in NYC entertainment districts, supplemented by corporate event clients (business meetings, conferences, team dinners) and social occasion planners (weddings, birthdays, showers). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions are point-of-sale based with no subscription or contract structure. The company has 501–1,000 employees, no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A history evident in the data.

Name

The Fireman Hospitality Group

Legal name

Fireman Hospitality Group

Website

https://thefiremangroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Fireman Hospitality Group is a privately-held, multi-concept New York City restaurant operator founded in 1974, running approximately 10 dining sub-brands spanning Italian, American, and French cuisines in Manhattan's entertainment districts, National Harbor, and Washington DC, serving tourists, locals, corporate events, and private celebrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Hospitality Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Caterers (722320), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering) (THAHAKAC), Hotel Bars & Rooftop Bars (CRANACAL)

Keywords

• Restaurant dining services
• Private event catering
• Italian American cuisine
• Hospitality group operations
• Multi-concept restaurants

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Revenue from food and beverage sales across 10+ restaurant concepts including Italian, American, French, and delicatessen cuisines. Multiple price points across concepts serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
2. Private Events: Catering and venue rental revenue from private dining events, corporate functions, weddings, and celebrations across multiple restaurant venues with varying capacity.
3. Gift Cards: E-gift card sales through ToastTab platform in denominations of choice.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Fireman Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of 10 distinct restaurant sub-brands across New York City, Washington DC, and National Harbor, offering Italian, American, French, and delicatessen cuisines for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night dining. The group also provides unified private event services across its venues with spaces accommodating 12 to 500 guests, plus e-gift card sales powered by the ToastTab platform.

Product overview

The Fireman Hospitality Group is a restaurant hospitality company operating a portfolio of 10 distinct restaurant sub-brands across New York City and National Harbor, MD. The portfolio includes Italian cuisine venues (Bond 45 NY and National Harbor, Cafe Fiorello, Fiorella Italian Kitchen, Trattoria Dell'Arte), American dining (Brooklyn Diner, Brooklyn Delicatessen), French-inspired dining (Paris Bar), a rooftop lounge (Le Jardin Rooftop), and Redeye Grill. Each restaurant operates as an independent sub-brand while sharing centralized services including private events coordination, gift card programs, and reservations systems. The company also offers a unified private events service spanning all venues, with event spaces accommodating groups from 12 to 500 guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Paris Bar: French restaurant with celebrated cuisine in NYC
• Le Jardin Rooftop
• Bond 45 National Harbor
• Bond 45 New York
• Cafe Fiorello
• Brooklyn Delicatessen
• Brooklyn Diner
• Fiorella Italian Kitchen
• Redeye Grill
• Trattoria Dell'Arte
• Cafe Fiorello DC

Products and services

• Paris Bar A French-inspired restaurant featuring celebrated cuisine crafted from the finest ingredients with vibrant French flavors, offering event spaces including a front lounge and private room seating up to 12 guests.
• Le Jardin Rooftop A rooftop lounge atop the Le Meridien hotel with sweeping views of Central Park, combining indoor and outdoor spaces with handcrafted signature cocktails and delectable bites.
• Bond 45 National Harbor Italian kitchen located at National Harbor offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night dining.
• Bond 45 New York Italian kitchen restaurant with The Villa private space (seating 20-70), full floor buyout (up to 200 guests), and Bond Bar Below featuring two lounge areas with fireplaces and a sunken patio (up to 200 guests).
• Cafe Fiorello Italian restaurant with semi-private dining space accommodating 16-40 guests, decorated with works by New York & Italian artist Mark Kostabi, offering custom menus for various budgets.
• Brooklyn Delicatessen Classic Brooklyn deli turned quick-service restaurant featuring EGGFACE sandwiches at breakfast and hot pastrami, corned beef, turkey, chicken soup and salads for lunch and dinner, with Midtown and Times Square locations.
• Brooklyn Diner American restaurant with locations at 57th Street and 43rd Street, offering delivery, takeout and catering services for classic Brooklyn diner fare.
• Fiorella Italian Kitchen Italian kitchen restaurant offering pizza and Italian cuisine.
• Redeye Grill Restaurant with multiple event spaces including The Celebration Room (20-80 seated), Sky Room (12 seated), Living Room (60 seated), Red's Lounge (40 cocktail), Cafe Room (20 seated), and full buyout options for up to 500 guests.
• Trattoria Dell'Arte Italian restaurant with private event spaces including the Candle Room (up to 30 guests), Bomarzo Room (up to 40 guests), Wine Room (16 seated), and Club Carnegie (80 seated, 90 standing).
• Gift Cards Online gift cards available in denominations of choice, powered by ToastTab platform.
• Private Events Private dining and event services offered across all restaurant brands, with various venue options ranging from intimate gatherings to full restaurant buyouts for up to 500 guests.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The National Center for Accessible Media at WGBH (NCAM)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNCAM is conducting website accessibility audits, providing related training and consulting, and giving specific recommendations to facilitate website accessibility and conformance with WCAG 2.0 AA standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• BentoBoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant website platform provider powering all Fireman Hospitality Group restaurant websites with reservations, menus, event booking, and e-commerce functionality.
• Le Meridien HotelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Jardin Rooftop Lounge is located atop the Le Meridien hotel near Central Park, providing an enchanting venue combining indoor and outdoor spaces for dining and events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BR Guest Hospitality: NYC-based multi-concept restaurant group operating The Smith, Kingside, and other Manhattan restaurants. Direct comparable on multi-brand NYC full-service model with private events focus.
• Union Square Hospitality Group: Danny Meyer's multi-concept NYC restaurant group operating Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Shake Shack (historically) and others. Closest direct peer - multi-brand NYC full-service restaurant operator with private events business and similar portfolio depth.
• Tao Group Hospitality: Multi-concept hospitality operator with NYC nightlife and restaurant concepts (TAO, Marquee, Lavo). Direct comparable on multi-brand NYC dining/entertainment model with private events scale.
• Quality Branded: NYC-based restaurant group operating Quality Eats, Quality Italian, and other Manhattan concepts. Direct peer on NYC multi-brand full-service restaurant model.
• Hillstone Restaurant Group: Privately held multi-concept restaurant operator (Hillstone, Houston's, Bandera, R+D Kitchen). Closely comparable privately-held multi-brand full-service group with national footprint and similar private events orientation.
• Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises: Chicago-based privately held multi-concept restaurant group with 60+ concepts (RPM Steak, Summer House, Ema). Comparable privately-held multi-brand restaurant operator with deep portfolio management and private events capabilities.
• Major Food Group: NYC-based hospitality group operating Carbone, Torrisi, Sadelle's, and The Grill. Direct peer operating premium multi-concept NYC restaurants with strong private events business and bar programs.
• Patina Restaurant Group: Multi-concept NYC dining operator with venues including Rockefeller Center locations and Lincoln Center. Comparable multi-brand NYC full-service restaurant operator with event/hospitality programming.

Broad incumbents

• Darden Restaurants: Public multi-concept full-service restaurant operator (Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Capital Grille, Yard House). Broad incumbent reference for valuation, capital efficiency, and portfolio operating discipline in full-service dining.
• Cheesecake Factory: Public full-service restaurant operator with high-volume Manhattan locations (including 57th St near Fireman's Brooklyn Diner). Useful broad incumbent comparable for full-service restaurant unit economics and urban real estate exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrooklynDinerus
• Instagraminstagram.com/brooklyndinerus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-fireman-hospitality-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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