What Flagship Restaurant Group does

Flagship Restaurant Group is a privately held, founder-owned multi-concept restaurant operator founded in 2002 in Omaha, Nebraska. The company operates 13 distinct restaurant brands — including Blue Sushi Sake Grill (its flagship sushi concept with 13+ locations), Plank Provisions (seafood), PYRO (live-fire), Memoir (American grill), Clio (Mediterranean), Anthem, Châm Pang Lanes (duckpin bowling and cocktails), Ghost Donkey (mezcal/tequila bar), Revival House, Roja Mexican Grill (Tex-Mex), Flagship Commons (food hall), and Blatt Beer & Table — across 11+ U.S. states. The portfolio spans sushi, seafood, live-fire cooking, Mediterranean, Tex-Mex, craft beer, cocktail bars, and entertainment concepts, targeting diners seeking creative, design-forward dining experiences rather than conventional chain offerings.

The company generates revenue through one-time dine-in transactions across its restaurant portfolio, including food, beverage (with notable craft cocktail programs), and ancillary services such as gift cards. There is no publicly disclosed pricing model; menu pricing varies by concept and location. Underlying "technology" is conventional restaurant operations: centralized culinary, operations, training, marketing, and restaurant systems functions supporting the multi-concept portfolio. Distinguishing operational elements include the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch partnership (largest sushi group partner), in-house architectural design led by founder/President Tom Allisma, and a 2021 strategic partnership with AvroKo Hospitality Group for the Ghost Donkey concept. There is no proprietary software platform, app, or API offering.

Flagship serves general consumer and food enthusiast segments seeking unique, creative dining experiences in lieu of corporate chain restaurants. Distribution is exclusively physical (restaurant locations and food halls); no direct delivery or takeout channels are disclosed. The company is led by four founding owners — Nick Hogan (CEO), Tom Allisma (President/Architect), Anthony Hitchcock (COO), and Tony Gentile (Chief Culinary Officer) — and has grown organically over two decades without disclosed institutional investment. Recognition includes ranking among Nation's Restaurant News Top 200 Restaurant Groups and earned media features in Forbes, Robb Report, and Haute Living.

Name

Flagship Restaurant Group

Legal name

Flagship Restaurant Group

Website

https://flagshiprestaurantgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Flagship Restaurant Group is a founder-owned multi-concept restaurant operator founded in 2002 in Omaha, Nebraska, operating 13 distinct dining brands across 11+ U.S. states. Its portfolio spans sushi, seafood, live-fire, Mediterranean, Tex-Mex, cocktail bars, and a food hall, targeting consumers seeking creative, design-forward dining experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Concept Restaurant Group

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

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

Keywords

• Multi-concept restaurants
• Sushi dining concepts
• Craft cocktail bars
• Seafood grill restaurants
• Restaurant hospitality group

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining Revenue: Flagship Restaurant Group generates revenue through operating multiple restaurant concepts offering food and beverage service. Revenue is generated through one-time transactions at each dining location, including lunch, dinner, and bar service across their diverse restaurant portfolio.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Flagship Restaurant Group operates 13 distinct restaurant concepts across multiple U.S. states, offering in-person dining, full bar service, and food and beverage programs. The portfolio spans sushi (Blue Sushi Sake Grill), coastal seafood (Plank Provisions), live-fire cooking (PYRO), American grill (Memoir), Mediterranean (Clio), Tex-Mex (Roja Mexican Grill), craft beer pubs (Blatt Beer & Table), cocktail bars (Ghost Donkey, Revival House), boutique bowling (Châm Pang Lanes), comfort food (Anthem), an urban lounge (Palma), and a food hall (Flagship Commons). Revenue is generated through on-premise food and beverage transactions at each restaurant location.

Product overview

Flagship Restaurant Group is a multi-concept restaurant company operating 13 distinct dining brands across the United States. The portfolio includes sushi (Blue Sushi Sake Grill), seafood (Plank Provisions), live-fire cooking (PYRO), American grill (Memoir), Mediterranean (Clio), Tex-Mex (Roja Mexican Grill), craft beer (Blatt Beer & Table), cocktail bars (Ghost Donkey, Revival House), entertainment bowling (Châm Pang Lanes), and a food hall (Flagship Commons). Founded in 2002 in Omaha, Nebraska, the company has grown to operate locations across multiple states including Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Colorado, Tennessee, and more. The brands are unified by their focus on imaginative food, curated cocktails, and exceptional dining experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anthem: Borderless menu of nostalgia-evoking comfort foods with unexpected flavor combinations and Tex-Asian flair, featuring specialty cocktails in a playful and eclectic atmosphere.
• Blatt Beer & Table
• Blue Sushi Sake Grill
• Châm Pang Lanes
• Clio
• Flagship Commons
• Ghost Donkey
• Memoir
• Palma
• Plank Provisions
• PYRO
• Revival House
• Roja Mexican Grill

Products and services

• Blue Sushi Sake Grill Sustainably sourced sushi restaurant offering creative, bold dishes in a vibrant atmosphere for diners seeking an original sushi experience.
• Plank Provisions Coastal-inspired oyster bar and seafood grill serving fresh seafood with craft cocktails and a curated wine list in an elevated, whimsical setting.
• PYRO Live-fire cooking restaurant blending Japanese Izakaya and American Bistro with flame-licked steaks and an energetic cocktail bar.
• Memoir Signature American grill offering crafted cocktails and quality cuisine in a vibrant sanctuary environment for diners in downtown Omaha.
• Clio Mediterranean restaurant featuring mezze, spreads, salads, large plates, inventive cocktails, and a curated wine list in Omaha's Old Market.
• Palma Urban botanical sanctuary and reimagined watering hole featuring palm trees, food, and music in Phoenix's Roosevelt District.
• Anthem Borderless comfort food restaurant with Tex-Asian flair, featuring specialty cocktails in an eclectic atmosphere with velvet booths and tropical accents.
• Châm Pang Lanes Boutique duckpin bowling alley with cocktail bar offering champagne, cocktails, fried chicken, and curiosities in a dreamy utopian escape.
• Ghost Donkey Mezcal and tequila-focused cocktail bar with elevated agave-based spirits, classic bites, and an extensive mezcal and tequila list in a vibrant Mexican celebration atmosphere.
• Roja Mexican Grill Tex-Mex restaurant and margarita bar featuring homemade flour tortillas, refried beans, enchiladas, and an extensive tequila list in a vibrant atmosphere.
• Flagship Commons Nebraska's first food hall housing seven unique concepts including Amsterdam Falafel & Kabob, Clever Greens, and Yum Roll sushi bar, creating an energetic communal dining experience.
• Revival House Faux tropical cocktail bar featuring classic exotic drink culture with cocktail innovation, tropical decor, and Polynesian elements under neon pink lighting.
• Blatt Beer & Table Craft beer and curated pub food restaurant centered around communal tables in a warm atmosphere rooted in local history.
• Flagship Gift Cards Gift cards available for online purchase and redemption across all Flagship Restaurant Group concepts, used for dining and gifting occasions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AvroKo Hospitality GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, Flagship Restaurant Group partnered with AvroKo Hospitality Group to open Ghost Donkey, a mezcal and tequila-focused concept, in Denver, Colorado. This partnership combined Flagship's restaurant operations expertise with AvroKo's hospitality design capabilities to create the Ghost Donkey concept featuring agave-forward cocktails and Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves22 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises: Lettuce Entertain You is a Chicago-based multi-concept restaurant group operating dozens of distinct dining brands (R.J. Grunts, Maggiano's Little Italy predecessor concepts, RPM Italian, etc.). It is the closest direct peer to Flagship given the shared model of operating many differentiated, chef-driven restaurant concepts under one corporate umbrella with strong design and culinary identity.
• Hillstone Restaurant Group: Hillstone operates Hillstone, R+D Kitchen, Honor Bar, and other design-forward casual-to-upscale concepts across multiple U.S. markets. It is a direct peer to Flagship in running a portfolio of chef-driven, design-distinctive full-service concepts with strong bar programs.
• The ONE Group Hospitality: The ONE Group operates STK Steakhouse, Benihana, and Kona Grill — a multi-concept restaurant group with strong bar/lounge programming and design-forward dining rooms. Comparable to Flagship's mix of elevated full-service restaurants (Memoir, PYRO, Plank Provisions) and cocktail-driven concepts (Ghost Donkey, Revival House).
• 50 Eggs Hospitality: 50 Eggs Hospitality operates several chef-driven concepts including Swine Southern Table & BBQ, Spris Artisan Pizza, and others across multiple U.S. markets. A direct peer to Flagship in running a multi-concept, founder-led restaurant group with strong culinary identity.

Broad incumbents

• Bloomin' Brands: Bloomin' Brands operates Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse — a publicly traded multi-concept casual/fine-dining restaurant group. Comparable to Flagship in operating multiple differentiated full-service concepts at scale, though at a much larger and more mature footprint.
• Darden Restaurants: Darden operates Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, and Eddie V's among others. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Flagship in running a portfolio of differentiated full-service dining concepts, though at significantly larger scale and with a public-company cost structure.
• Brinker International: Brinker International operates Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. As a multi-concept casual dining operator, Brinker shares Flagship's model of running differentiated full-service restaurant brands at scale, though with a narrower concept portfolio and far larger system-wide sales.

Emerging players

• Punch Bowl Social: Punch Bowl Social operates entertainment-dining venues combining bowling, darts, karaoke, and craft food/beverage programs. Directly comparable to Flagship's Châm Pang Lanes concept in combining boutique bowling with elevated cocktails and shareable food in a design-led atmosphere.
• Pinstripes: Pinstripes combines bocce, bowling, and Italian-American dining with a bar program in upscale venues. Comparable to Flagship's Châm Pang Lanes as a niche entertainment-plus-full-service-dining operator targeting experiential, design-conscious diners.

Others

• AvroKo Hospitality Group: AvroKo is a hospitality design and operating firm that co-developed Ghost Donkey with Flagship. As a strategic partner, AvroKo shares comparable design-forward, hospitality-driven concepts and is relevant as an enabler/adjacent collaborator rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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