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J. Alexander's Holdings

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J. Alexander's Holdings
Websiteurl
jalexandersholdings.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1976
Short descriptiontext

J. Alexander's Holdings is a restaurant hospitality company operating the J. Alexanders casual upscale American dining brand and the Stoney River dining brand under SPB Hospitality, serving individual restaurant guests across its locations.

Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersNashville, United States
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Nashville
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
casual dining restaurants, upscale American cuisine, restaurant hospitality, multi-brand dining, full-service restaurants
Industry1 code
1Family-Style Restaurants
CodeTHAFACACPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Full-Service Restaurants722511
SIC code1 code
  • Retail-Eating & Drinking Places5810
Product category
Casual Dining Restaurants
Social media profiles2 records
Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

J. Alexander's Holdings operates upscale-casual restaurant concepts under its portfolio, including the J. Alexanders brand (American cuisine in an upscale atmosphere) and Stoney River. The brands are provided by SPB Hospitality, and the company maintains an internal employee training video portal (video.jalexanders.com) hosting sexual harassment training in English and Spanish.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product and service2 records
1J. Alexanders Restaurant
2Stoney River Restaurant
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Peers10 records
1BJ's Restaurants
TypeDirect peer
Description

BJ's Restaurants operates casual dining restaurants with broad American menus and craft beverage programs, directly comparable to J. Alexanders in segment, price point, and dining experience.

2Hillstone Restaurant Group
TypeDirect peer
Description

Hillstone operates upscale-casual American restaurants similar to J. Alexanders, with comparable menus, atmosphere, and price points. It is one of the closest direct competitors in the polished casual segment.

3The Cheesecake Factory
TypeDirect peer
Description

The Cheesecake Factory is a direct peer in the upscale-casual American dining category, offering a similar sit-down experience with broad menus and average checks in a comparable range to J. Alexanders. Both compete for occasion-based dining in malls and lifestyle centers.

4SPB Hospitality
TypeDirect peer
Description

SPB Hospitality is the parent operating platform that runs J. Alexanders and Stoney River. It is the most directly comparable entity because it controls the same units, management, and brand strategy, and it operates a broader portfolio of casual and upscale dining concepts.

5Brinker International
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Brinker International operates Chili's and Maggiano's, two casual dining concepts comparable to J. Alexanders in category. It is a broader incumbent in the same full-service dining space.

6Texas Roadhouse
TypeDirect peer
Description

Texas Roadhouse is a comparable casual dining steakhouse-style chain with a similar price point and family-oriented atmosphere. It competes for mid-market dine-in occasions with Stoney River in particular.

7Darden Restaurants
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Darden is the largest U.S. full-service restaurant operator (Olive Garden, LongHorn, Capital Grille, etc.). It is a broad incumbent in the same casual and upscale-casual category J. Alexander's competes in, with materially greater scale and resources.

8Bonefish Grill (Bloomin' Brands)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Bonefish Grill is a casual upscale dining concept comparable to J. Alexanders in atmosphere and price point. Both target guests seeking a polished dining experience without crossing into fine dining.

9Outback Steakhouse (Bloomin' Brands)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Outback Steakhouse is a directly comparable casual dining steakhouse chain offering a similar price point and dine-in experience. It competes with Stoney River for steakhouse occasions and J. Alexanders for upscale-casual dining.

10Capital Grille (Darden)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Capital Grille is an upscale steakhouse concept from Darden Restaurants that competes directly with Stoney River in the special-occasion fine-casual segment. Both target higher check averages and similar customer occasions.

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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J. Alexander's Holdings

Casual Dining Restaurantsjalexandersholdings.com

J. Alexander's Holdings is a restaurant hospitality company operating the J. Alexanders casual upscale American dining brand and the Stoney River dining brand under SPB Hospitality, serving individual restaurant guests across its locations.

J. Alexander's Holdings firmographics

Firmographics
Name
J. Alexander's Holdings
Website
https://jalexandersholdings.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1976
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
J. Alexander's Holdings is a restaurant hospitality company operating the J. Alexanders casual upscale American dining brand and the Stoney River dining brand under SPB Hospitality, serving individual restaurant guests across its locations.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

J. Alexander's Holdings industry classification

Industry
Product category
Casual Dining Restaurants
NAICS
Full-Service Restaurants (722511)
SIC
Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
akta.pro primary industry
Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC)

Keywords

  • Casual dining restaurants
  • Upscale American cuisine
  • Restaurant hospitality
  • Multi-brand dining
  • Full-service restaurants

Where J. Alexander's Holdings is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Nashville
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

J. Alexander's Holdings business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

J. Alexander's Holdings product offering

Product offering

Core offering

J. Alexander's Holdings operates upscale-casual restaurant concepts under its portfolio, including the J. Alexanders brand (American cuisine in an upscale atmosphere) and Stoney River. The brands are provided by SPB Hospitality, and the company maintains an internal employee training video portal (video.jalexanders.com) hosting sexual harassment training in English and Spanish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • J. Alexanders Restaurant
  • Stoney River Restaurant

Companies that use J. Alexander's Holdings

Customer profile

Ideal customer profiles1 record

J. Alexander's Holdings technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

J. Alexander's Holdings competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • BJ's Restaurants: BJ's Restaurants operates casual dining restaurants with broad American menus and craft beverage programs, directly comparable to J. Alexanders in segment, price point, and dining experience.
  • Hillstone Restaurant Group: Hillstone operates upscale-casual American restaurants similar to J. Alexanders, with comparable menus, atmosphere, and price points. It is one of the closest direct competitors in the polished casual segment.
  • The Cheesecake Factory: The Cheesecake Factory is a direct peer in the upscale-casual American dining category, offering a similar sit-down experience with broad menus and average checks in a comparable range to J. Alexanders. Both compete for occasion-based dining in malls and lifestyle centers.
  • SPB Hospitality: SPB Hospitality is the parent operating platform that runs J. Alexanders and Stoney River. It is the most directly comparable entity because it controls the same units, management, and brand strategy, and it operates a broader portfolio of casual and upscale dining concepts.
  • Texas Roadhouse: Texas Roadhouse is a comparable casual dining steakhouse-style chain with a similar price point and family-oriented atmosphere. It competes for mid-market dine-in occasions with Stoney River in particular.
  • Bonefish Grill (Bloomin' Brands): Bonefish Grill is a casual upscale dining concept comparable to J. Alexanders in atmosphere and price point. Both target guests seeking a polished dining experience without crossing into fine dining.
  • Outback Steakhouse (Bloomin' Brands): Outback Steakhouse is a directly comparable casual dining steakhouse chain offering a similar price point and dine-in experience. It competes with Stoney River for steakhouse occasions and J. Alexanders for upscale-casual dining.
  • Capital Grille (Darden): Capital Grille is an upscale steakhouse concept from Darden Restaurants that competes directly with Stoney River in the special-occasion fine-casual segment. Both target higher check averages and similar customer occasions.

Broad incumbents

  • Brinker International: Brinker International operates Chili's and Maggiano's, two casual dining concepts comparable to J. Alexanders in category. It is a broader incumbent in the same full-service dining space.
  • Darden Restaurants: Darden is the largest U.S. full-service restaurant operator (Olive Garden, LongHorn, Capital Grille, etc.). It is a broad incumbent in the same casual and upscale-casual category J. Alexander's competes in, with materially greater scale and resources.

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J. Alexander's Holdings social profiles

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J. Alexander's Holdings financial estimates

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J. Alexander's Holdings leadership team

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J. Alexander's Holdings funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

J. Alexander's Holdings 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 J. Alexander's Holdings

What does J. Alexander's Holdings do?

J. Alexander's Holdings operates upscale-casual restaurant concepts under its portfolio, including the J. Alexanders brand (American cuisine in an upscale atmosphere) and Stoney River. The brands are provided by SPB Hospitality, and the company maintains an internal employee training video portal (video.jalexanders.com) hosting sexual harassment training in English and Spanish.

Is J. Alexander's Holdings a public or private company?

J. Alexander's Holdings is a private company. It is classified as unknown.

When was J. Alexander's Holdings founded?

J. Alexander's Holdings was founded in 1976. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is J. Alexander's Holdings based?

J. Alexander's Holdings is headquartered in Nashville, United States, in the North America region.

Who are J. Alexander's Holdings's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are BJ's Restaurants, Hillstone Restaurant Group, The Cheesecake Factory, SPB Hospitality, Texas Roadhouse, Bonefish Grill (Bloomin' Brands), Outback Steakhouse (Bloomin' Brands) and Capital Grille (Darden). Broad incumbents are Brinker International and Darden Restaurants.

Does J. Alexander's Holdings have an API?

No public API is recorded for J. Alexander's Holdings.

What industry is J. Alexander's Holdings in?

J. Alexander's Holdings's product category is Casual Dining Restaurants. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFACAC, Family-Style Restaurants. Its NAICS code is 722511 and its SIC code is 5810.

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Nation's Restaurant NewsSPB Hospitality completes acquisition of J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.SPB Hospitality has completed its acquisition of J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc., with each share converted into $14.00 in cash for a total equity value of approximately $220 million. The transaction was approved by J. Alexander's shareholders and adds 47 upscale restaurants to SPB's portfolio.Restaurant BusinessLogan's Roadhouse parent completes purchase of J. Alexander'sSPB Hospitality has completed the $220 million acquisition of J. Alexander's Holdings, a transaction approved by shareholders that takes the 47-unit restaurant chain private at $14 per share. This deal adds five brands to SPB's portfolio, including Logan’s Roadhouse and Old Chicago, expanding its presence across 38 states. The acquisition follows a strategic review initiated in 2019 and resumed after pandemic-related suspensions.PR NewswireINVESTIGATION ALERT: Halper Sadeh LLP Investigates JAX, STFC, FCCY, ISBC; Shareholders are Encouraged to Contact the FirmInvestor rights law firm Halper Sadeh LLP announced investigations into four pending mergers—J. Alexander's Holdings being acquired by SPB Hospitality for $14.00 per share, State Auto Financial by Liberty Mutual for $52.00 per share, 1st Constitution Bancorp by Lakeland Bancorp via a 1.3577 share exchange ratio, and Investors Bancorp by Citizens Financial Group for 0.297 shares plus $1.46 cash per share—alleging potential federal securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches. The firm is soliciting affected shareholders to contact them regarding legal rights and potential relief. The announcements appear to be standard investor protection solicitations rather than reporting on substantive corporate events.PR NewswireSHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Investigates J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc.WeissLaw LLP announced an investigation into J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc. regarding the proposed acquisition by SPB Hospitality LLC, examining potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the company's board of directors. Under the merger agreement, J. Alexander's shareholders would receive $14.00 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $220 million. The law firm is specifically examining whether the board acted in shareholders' best interests, whether the per-share consideration adequately compensates shareholders, and whether full disclosure of the sales process and valuation has been made.BenzingaJ Alexanders Shares Gain On SPB Hospitality Acquisition Deal For $220MSPB Hospitality LLC agreed to acquire J Alexanders Holdings Inc in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $220 million, offering shareholders $14.00 per share. The deal, which represents a 14% premium over the previous closing price, is expected to close in early Q4 2021. Following the announcement, JAX shares rose by 12.6%.PR NewswireMarathon Partners Delivers Letter to J. Alexander's Chairman Frank MartireMarathon Partners Equity Management, an investment firm owning approximately 6.8% of J. Alexander's Holdings, delivered a letter to the company's Chairman on February 27, 2018, urging an independent review of strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of the company. The action follows shareholders' rejection of the Board-recommended acquisition of 99 Restaurants at a Special Meeting on February 1, 2018. The firm is calling for new independent directors, formation of a special committee, and engagement of an independent investment bank to restore shareholder value.PR NewswireFNFV Announces Merger of 99 Restaurant & Pub with J. Alexander's in Stock for Stock CombinationFNFV Group announced a definitive agreement to merge its 99 Restaurant & Pub operations with J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc. in a stock-for-stock combination, with 99 valued at an enterprise value of $199 million and equity value of $179 million. FNFV will contribute $40 million into 99 prior to closing, with the proceeds used to repay $20 million of attributed FNH debt that JAX will refinance. The combined entity is expected to generate over $520 million in revenue and $54 million in adjusted EBITDA, with closing anticipated in Q4 2017 pending JAX shareholder approval.GlobeNewswireJ. Alexander's Corporation Announces Switch to the NASDAQ Stock MarketJ. Alexander's Corporation announced it will switch its common stock listing from the American Stock Exchange to NASDAQ, effective May 28, 2008, trading under the ticker JAX. The company operates 30 restaurants across 11 states and cited NASDAQ's electronic multiple market maker structure as efficient for shareholders.