What Castellucci Hospitality Group does

Castellucci Hospitality Group (CHG) is a family-owned and operated multi-concept restaurant group headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The group operates six distinct restaurant brands — Mujo (a one-MICHELIN-star modern Edomae-style sushiya), Koshu Club (a Japanese supper club opened April 2026), Cooks & Soldiers (Basque cuisine, James Beard-nominated for Outstanding Hospitality), The Iberian Pig (modern Spanish tapas), Double Zero (modern Italian), and Sugo (family-style Italian) — across the greater Atlanta area, Johns Creek, Nashville, and a forthcoming Charlotte, NC location. CHG also runs a venue inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium and a cross-brand gift card program that aggregates spend across all concepts. Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer dining and gift card sales, with reservations handled via OpenTable and gift card distribution via the SecureTree platform.

The business model is operationally straightforward: each concept operates as an independent physical restaurant with reservation-based table service, charging per meal at fine-dining price points. There is no membership, subscription, or delivery/marketplace channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by concept, from Michelin-level omakase at Mujo to more accessible Spanish tapas at The Iberian Pig. Marketing is executed primarily through organic social (Instagram, Facebook), email/CRM (Mailchimp), and earned media — the group has accumulated recognition across the MICHELIN Guide, James Beard Foundation, Eater Atlanta, Atlanta Magazine, AJC, the New York Times, and Bon Appétit.

The underlying operating technology stack is standard for the restaurant industry and not proprietary: OpenTable for reservations, SecureTree for gift card issuance and balance lookup, Mailchimp for marketing automation, and Recruitee for hiring. The company's defensibility rests on culinary talent (Cornell- and CIA-trained leadership, Michelin-experienced chefs), reputational assets (MICHELIN star, James Beard nominations), and multi-generational family brand heritage dating back to 1947 — not on technology. The Castellucci family retains direct operational control across three generations with no external institutional investment or PE backing identified.

Name

Castellucci Hospitality Group

Legal name

Castellucci Hospitality Group

Website

https://chgrestaurants.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Castellucci Hospitality Group is a family-owned Atlanta-based restaurant group operating six fine-dining concepts — including Michelin-starred Mujo and James Beard-nominated Cooks & Soldiers — across Atlanta, Nashville, and Charlotte, serving individual diners through reservation-based table service and a cross-brand gift card program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant Group

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

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), Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG), Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurants
• Multi-concept hospitality
• Japanese omakase dining
• Spanish tapas cuisine
• Modern Italian dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Revenue from table service dining across multiple restaurant concepts including Italian, Japanese sushi, Spanish tapas, and Basque cuisine. Customers pay per meal with no stated membership requirements.
2. Gift Cards: Gift cards redeemable at any CHG restaurant. Cards available for purchase through the company's SecureTree platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Castellucci Hospitality Group operates six distinct fine-dining restaurant concepts across the Southeast, spanning Edomae-style sushi (Mujo), Japanese supper-club cuisine (Koshu Club), Basque-inspired Spanish fare (Cooks & Soldiers), modern Spanish tapas (The Iberian Pig), modern Italian with Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta (Double Zero), and family-style Italian (Sugo). The group sells dine-in meals, beverages, and a multi-restaurant gift card program, and generates revenue through table-service dining and gift card redemption.

Product overview

Castellucci Hospitality Group is a family-owned and operated collection of restaurants in the Southeast operating six distinct restaurant concepts across the greater Atlanta area and Nashville, Tennessee. The portfolio spans diverse culinary traditions: Mujo (one MICHELIN star Edomae-style sushiya) and Koshu Club (Japanese supper club) led by executive chef J. Trent Harris; Cooks & Soldiers (Basque/Spanish cuisine, James Beard-nominated); The Iberian Pig (Spanish tapas with locations in Buckhead, Decatur, Nashville, and Charlotte coming 2026); Double Zero (modern Italian with Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta); and Sugo (family-style Italian with over 75 years of family history). The group also offers a gift card program redeemable across all concepts. Each restaurant maintains its own distinct identity while sharing a commitment to sincere hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mujo: One Michelin star rated modern Edomae-style sushiya led by executive chef J. Trent Harris
• Koshu Club
• Cooks & Soldiers
• The Iberian Pig
• Double Zero
• Sugo

Products and services

• Mujo One MICHELIN star modern Edomae-style sushiya offering authentic Edomae sushi experiences, led by executive chef J. Trent Harris. Aimed at diners seeking chef-driven, omakase-style Japanese cuisine.
• Koshu Club Elegant à la carte restaurant inspired by Shōwa-era Japanese supper clubs, featuring sumibiyaki (charcoal grilling over binchōtan), traditional washoku, yōshoku classics, and contemporary Japanese cuisine, complemented by a Japanese-style cocktail bar and curated wine and sake selection.
• Cooks & Soldiers Basque-inspired restaurant drawing from the cuisine of the Basque Country in Spain and France. James Beard Foundation nominee for Outstanding Hospitality (2024). Located at 691 14th Street NW, Atlanta.
• The Iberian Pig Modern Spanish tapas restaurant offering creative tapas inspired by Iberian Peninsula ingredients, expansive selections of imported cheeses and cured meats including Jamón Ibérico. Locations in Atlanta (Buckhead, Decatur), Nashville, and Charlotte (coming 2026).
• Double Zero Modern Italian restaurant inspired by the regional cuisine of southern Italy, featuring traditional Neapolitan pizza, fresh handmade pasta, and modern reinterpretations of Italian American classics in a vibrant ambiance.
• Sugo Family-style Italian restaurant founded by Federico II and Nancy Castellucci, paying tribute to family heritage. Features family-style dishes with sincere hospitality. Located at 10305 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA.
• CHG Gift Cards Gift card program redeemable at any Castellucci Hospitality Group restaurant. Available for online purchase with balance lookup capability; usable for both personal dining credit and gift purchases across all six concepts.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

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

• Grey Fox PRsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPR firm handling media inquiries for Castellucci Hospitality Group. Contact: Lauren Lestin Philipson at [email protected]
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationReservation management platform used across all CHG restaurant locations for booking and table management
• SecureTreecoreTechnology or IntegrationGift card platform provider for CHG's gift card sales and balance checking functionality
• Georgia Restaurant AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHG President Federico Castellucci III serves on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Restaurant Association
• Merciless Benz StadiumminorOthersIberian Pig locations operated inside Mercedes Benz Stadium

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Barton G. Restaurant Group: Florida-based hospitality group operating upscale event-driven restaurants. Comparable to CHG as a regional multi-concept operator pursuing experiential fine-dining formats, though geographically distinct.

Direct peers

• Sushi Yasuda: New York Edomae sushiya recognized for premium omakase. Comparable to Mujo as a Michelin-track Edomae specialist operating a single-concept omakase format at similar price positioning.
• Ford Fry / Rocket Farm Restaurants: Atlanta-based multi-concept chef-driven restaurant group operating The Optimist, St. Cecilia, Beetlecat, Superica, and others. Most directly comparable to CHG in operating model — family/operator-led, multi-concept, Atlanta-anchored fine and casual dining across cuisines.
• Indigo Road Hospitality Group: Charleston-anchored multi-concept hospitality group operating restaurants, hotels, and event venues across the Southeast. Comparable to CHG as a regional Southeast multi-concept operator pursuing both fine dining and casual formats.
• O Ya: Boston/New York Edomae-style omakase restaurant. Directly comparable to Mujo for Edomae sushi format, omakase pricing model, and Michelin-track reputation at premium price points.
• Resurgens Hospitality / Atlas Restaurant Group: Baltimore-based multi-concept fine dining group operating multiple high-end concepts. Comparable to CHG for family-led multi-concept fine dining strategy, awards-track positioning, and disciplined concept-by-concept expansion.
• Noble 33 Hospitality Group: Hospitality group operating upscale sushi, Japanese, and steakhouse concepts (Uchiko, Sushi by Bou, Casa Madama). Comparable to CHG via shared Japanese fine-dining exposure (Mujo, Koshu Club) and multi-concept upscale strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Major Food Group: New York-based hospitality group operating Michelin-recognized Italian and Japanese-leaning concepts (Carbone, Dirty French, Torrisi). Comparable to CHG for fine-dining Italian and the chef-driven concept portfolio model.
• Tao Group Hospitality: Large multi-concept hospitality operator with upscale Asian-leaning and steakhouse brands across major US markets. Comparable to CHG for Asian fine dining (Mujo/Koshu) and multi-concept premium positioning.
• José Andrés Group: Large-scale hospitality group with Michelin-recognized Spanish and tapas concepts (Jaleo, minibar) plus casual and fast-casual formats. Comparable to CHG for Spanish/tapas overlap (Iberian Pig) and the multi-format Michelin portfolio approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookbusiness.facebook.com/pg/chgrestaurants/posts
• Instagraminstagram.com/chgrestaurants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/castellucci-hospitality-group

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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