STK

Upscale Steakhouse Hospitalitystksteakhouse.com

Company typePublic
Founded2004
HeadquartersToronto, Canada
Headcount1,001–5,000
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

STK firmographics

Firmographics

Name: STK
Legal name: The One Group, LLC
Website: https://stksteakhouse.com
Company type: Public
Founded year: 2004
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1,001–5,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

STK industry classification

Industry

Product category: Upscale Steakhouse Hospitality
NAICS: Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)
SIC: Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)
akta.pro primary industry: Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

Keywords

Upscale steakhouse dining
Private dining events
Restaurant catering services
Hospitality brand operations
Cocktail bar program

Where STK is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Toronto
HQ country: Canada
HQ region: North America

Offices30 records

Markets served

STK business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Restaurant Dining (Food & Beverage Sales): STK generates primary revenue from dine-in restaurant services offering premium steaks, seafood, cocktails, and elevated American cuisine across 35+ global locations.
Private Events & Catering: STK offers private event hosting services at all locations, with customizable menus for intimate dinners to large celebrations. Pricing begins at $45 for lunch, $95 for dinner, and $50 for canape parties per person.
Merchandise & Meat Market: STK sells branded merchandise (apparel, accessories, barware) and premium steak packages for home delivery through its online store, with products ranging from $15 to $369.
Gift Cards: STK sells gift cards valid at US locations (CAD cards valid at STK Toronto), providing upfront cash flow and customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Private Event - Lunch
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Private Event - Dinner
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Private Event - Canape Parties
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	STK Staples Meat Package
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	STK Premium Meat Package
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	STK Masters Meat Package
Subscription	Annual	D23 Member Discount

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

STK product offering

Product offering

Core offering

STK is a modern, upscale steakhouse restaurant brand offering a contemporary twist on the traditional steakhouse experience. The core offering centers on premium steaks, seafood, sides, and a curated cocktail-driven social dining atmosphere served across more than 30 company-operated locations worldwide. Beyond in-restaurant dining, STK monetizes its brand through private events, off-premise catering, a retail meat market, gift cards, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

STK (STK Steakhouse) is a portfolio of modern steakhouse restaurants operated by The ONE Group Hospitality (NASDAQ:STKS), featuring a vibe-driven dining concept that blends traditional fine dining steakhouses with high-energy lounge experiences complete with live DJs. The product suite includes the core STK Steakhouse restaurant brand spanning 35+ global locations, the STK Meat Market e-commerce service for direct steak and merchandise sales, STK Catering for off-site events, and STK Private Events for venue hire. Supporting services include the Friends with Benefits multi-brand loyalty program covering 150+ locations across The ONE Group portfolio (STK, Kona Grill, Benihana, RA Sushi, Samurai, Salt Water Social), STK Gift Cards, and cocktail collaboration products. The company has pursued asset-light growth through franchising, with recent expansion including Benihana franchise agreements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

STK Steakhouse Restaurant Experience In-restaurant dining service offering premium steaks, seafood, sides, and a curated cocktail program in a modern, music-driven upscale-casual atmosphere across more than 30 global locations for individual diners, couples, and groups.
STK Private Dining and Events

Companies that use STK

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

STK technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

STK partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Pantalones Organic TequilaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 November 2025Matthew and Camila McConaughey launched a new 'Howl at the Moon' cocktail in partnership with Pantalones Organic Tequila and STK Steakhouse. The tequila-infused Espresso Martini variant is available at all STK locations nationwide, while Total Wine offers ingredients for consumers to recreate the drink at home.
D23 (Disney Fan Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerD23 Members receive 15% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages at STK Steakhouse in Disney Springs. This offer is valid for in-person dining and can be redeemed by showing proof of D23 Membership until October 27, 2026.
OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenTable powers STK's online reservation system across US locations, enabling customers to book tables directly through the website with real-time availability and confirmation.
Andaz San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTK San Diego operates on the first floor of Andaz San Diego in the Gaslamp Quarter, integrating the restaurant into the hotel's amenities and driving mutual guest traffic.
1 Hotel South BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTK South Beach is located within 1 Hotel South Beach on Collins Avenue, providing integrated dining for hotel guests and local patrons.
The Ritz-Carlton DohacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTK Doha operates from the 23rd Floor of The Ritz-Carlton, West Bay Lagoon, providing premium dining integrated with the luxury hotel property.
Rixos Premium DubaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTK Dubai operates at Rixos Premium Dubai The Walk - Jumeirah Beach Residence, integrating with the luxury resort property.
Disney SpringscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSTK Orlando is located within Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, serving tourists and locals in one of Orlando's most popular dining destinations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

STK competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

The Capital Grille: The Capital Grille, owned by Darden Restaurants, operates an upscale steakhouse chain with dry-aged steaks, extensive wine lists, and private dining — a direct competitor to STK in the full-service premium steak category for business dinners and special occasions.
Morton's The Steakhouse: Morton's is an established upscale steakhouse chain (under Landry's) offering prime steaks, seafood, and private dining rooms — competing with STK for corporate events, business dinners, and special-occasion dining in major US cities.
Mastro's Steakhouse: Mastro's is an upscale chain of steakhouses and seafood restaurants known for a vibrant, energetic dining atmosphere and live entertainment, closely mirroring STK's vibe-driven modern steakhouse positioning and target demographic of affluent professionals and celebratory occasions.
Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group: Smith & Wollensky is a classic American upscale steakhouse brand operating full-service restaurants with premium steaks, seafood, and private event spaces — a comparable full-service steakhouse targeting similar clientele for celebrations and corporate dining.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse: Del Frisco's is a high-end steakhouse chain featuring premium cuts, an extensive wine program, and upscale dining rooms, operating as a direct competitor to STK in the fine-dining steak category across major US markets.
Eddie Merlot's: Eddie Merlot's is an upscale steakhouse chain emphasizing prime aged steaks and seafood in a refined dining setting — a comparable premium full-service steakhouse targeting similar celebrations, private events, and affluent diners.
Ruth's Chris Steak House: Ruth's Chris (now owned by Darden Restaurants) is one of the largest upscale steakhouse chains in North America, offering premium steaks and full-service dining — directly comparable to STK in price point, customer segment, and private event catering.
Catch Steak: Catch Steak is a modern, experiential steakhouse concept under the Catch Hospitality Group that pairs premium cuts with a high-energy, lounge-style atmosphere, directly competing with STK in the upscale vibe-driven steakhouse segment in major US markets.

Emerging players

Benihana: Benihana is a sister brand under The ONE Group Hospitality portfolio (acquired 2024), offering teppanyaki-style Japanese dining — directly comparable as a wholly-owned brand sharing the same loyalty program, e-commerce infrastructure, and corporate parent.

Broad incumbents

Fogo de Chão: Fogo de Chão is a publicly-traded Brazilian steakhouse chain offering premium rodízio-style dining across the US and internationally — a broader incumbent in the upscale full-service steak category that overlaps with STK on occasion-based dining and corporate event hosting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

STK financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

STK leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

STK subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries5 records

STK funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

STK M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about STK

What does STK do?

Is STK a public or private company?

STK is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was STK founded?

STK was founded in 2004. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is STK based?

STK is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, in the North America region.

How does STK make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Restaurant Dining (Food & Beverage Sales) is the primary driver. The others are private Events & Catering, merchandise & Meat Market and gift Cards.

Who are STK's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are The Capital Grille, Morton's The Steakhouse, Mastro's Steakhouse, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, Eddie Merlot's, Ruth's Chris Steak House and Catch Steak. Benihana is listed as an emerging player. Fogo de Chão is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does STK have an API?

No public API is recorded for STK.

What industry is STK in?

STK's product category is Upscale Steakhouse Hospitality. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFACAE, Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants. Its NAICS code is 722511 and its SIC code is 5810.