Damn Good Hospitality Group

What Damn Good Hospitality Group does

Damn Good Hospitality Group is a family-owned, private hospitality operator founded in 2004 and headquartered at 100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company runs a portfolio of seven wholly-owned entertainment and food-and-beverage concepts across South Florida, including Revolution Live (a 1,300-capacity indoor concert venue with over $1 million in professional sound and lighting), Backyard (an outdoor bar), Stache Drinking Den + Coffee Bar (a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge, nightclub, and concert hall voted one of USA Today's top Whiskey Bars in America), Warren Delray and Warren Naples (American restaurants anchored by South Florida's largest whiskey library of nearly 1,000 rare, barrel-select, and reserve bottles, many available for retail purchase), Damn Good Sweets (a dessert shop in Delray Beach), and Damn Good Catering & Events (an off-site catering and event-planning service).

The business model is multi-stream and consumer-facing. Revenue is generated through ticket sales at Revolution Live (sold via Ticketmaster and Universe), food and beverage across all venues, private event bookings (weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, fundraisers), off-site catering, retail sales of rare spirits and merchandise, and a recently introduced recurring-revenue WCC Naples membership program capped at 125 members. The GTM motion is primarily event-driven, targeting concertgoers, nightlife patrons, private event planners, and food/spirits connoisseurs in the South Florida market.

The company employs 101-250 people and has positioned itself as a one-stop entertainment and event platform, with cross-promotion across venues, dedicated private-events booking pages for each location, and a planned $100 million ArtsPark development on 3.3 acres of city-owned land in Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village. The technology stack is conventional hospitality tooling (Ticketmaster, Omnisend, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel); there is no disclosed proprietary technology, AI capability, or external institutional investment.

Name

Damn Good Hospitality Group

Legal name

Damn Good Hospitality Group

Website

https://damngoodhospitality.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Damn Good Hospitality Group is a family-owned South Florida operator founded in 2004, running seven entertainment and food-and-beverage venues (Revolution Live, Backyard, Stache, Warren Delray, Warren Naples, Damn Good Sweets, and Damn Good Catering & Events) serving concertgoers, nightlife patrons, private event planners, and spirits connoisseurs across Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach, and Naples.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Entertainment Venues

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

Keywords

• Concert venue operations
• Hospitality venue management
• Event catering services
• Whiskey bar restaurant
• Live music entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revolution Live venue generates revenue through ticket sales for concerts featuring national and international artists. The venue accommodates 1,300 guests per concert.
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Multiple venues generate revenue from food, cocktails, beer, wine, and specialty drinks. Stache features coffee bar service. Warren Delray boasts South Florida's largest whiskey library with nearly 1,000 rare, barrel select and reserve bottles available for sale.
3. Private Events: All venues offer private event booking services for corporate events, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, fundraisers, and other gatherings.
4. Off-Site Catering: Damn Good Catering & Events provides off-site catering and event planning services for gatherings of all sizes, including handling audio-visual needs and entertainment booking.
5. WCC Naples Membership: Warren Cocktail Club (WCC) Naples membership program offering exclusive benefits including preferred reservations, discounts on merchandise, food, beverage, events, and exclusive access to DGH single barrel offerings and private events.
6. Spirits and Merchandise Retail: Warren venues sell whiskey and spirits directly for home consumption. DGH merchandise available for purchase with member discounts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Damn Good Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of entertainment, dining, and nightlife venues across South Florida, including Revolution Live (a 1,300-capacity concert venue), Backyard (outdoor bar), Stache Drinking Den (speakeasy-style cocktail lounge and concert hall), Warren Delray and Warren Naples (American restaurants featuring South Florida's largest whiskey library), and Damn Good Sweets (dessert shop). The company also provides off-site catering and event planning services through Damn Good Catering & Events, offering comprehensive entertainment, food, beverage, and AV services for private and corporate events.

Product overview

Damn Good Hospitality Group is a South Florida hospitality company founded in 2004, operating a portfolio of distinct entertainment venues and services across Fort Lauderdale, Delray Beach, and Naples. The portfolio includes Revolution Live (a 1,300-capacity concert venue with premium sound and lighting), Backyard (casual outdoor bar), Stache Drinking Den + Coffee Bar (speakeasy-style cocktail lounge/nightclub), Warren Delray and Warren Naples (American restaurants with extensive whiskey programs), and Damn Good Sweets (dessert shop). The company also offers Damn Good Catering & Events for off-site event planning. The venues are positioned as complementary experiences within the South Florida nightlife and entertainment scene, with shared booking systems and cross-promotional membership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Revolution Live: Indoor concert venue with multi-level room, live stage, large dance floor, three full-service bars, and VIP space featuring national and international bands and artists.
• Backyard
• Stache Drinking Den + Coffee Bar
• Warren Delray Cocktail Club
• Warren Naples
• Damn Good Sweets
• Damn Good Catering & Events

Products and services

• Revolution Live Indoor music venue in Fort Lauderdale featuring national and international bands and artists, accommodating 1,300 guests per concert. Equipped with over $1 million in world-class sound and lighting, featuring a multi-level room, live stage, large dance floor, three full-service bars, and VIP space.
• Backyard Casual outdoor bar and social space in Fort Lauderdale offering ice cold beers, spritzes, and refreshing cocktails with games and social activities. Positioned as a home away from home for socializing and shared experiences.
• Stache Drinking Den + Coffee Bar Versatile entertainment venue in Fort Lauderdale combining a cocktail lounge, coffee bar, nightclub, and concert hall in a 1920s speakeasy-inspired setting. Voted as one of USA Today's top Whiskey Bars in America.
• Damn Good Sweets Sweet and occasionally savory treat shop in Delray Beach offering creative desserts with unique and unexpected flavor combinations, turning familiar sweets upside down for sweet tooth enthusiasts.
• Warren Delray Cocktail Club Contemporary American restaurant in Delray Beach with an ingredient-driven menu fusing global flavors, featuring South Florida's largest whiskey library with nearly 1,000 rare, barrel select and reserve bottles, most available for retail purchase.
• Warren Naples American restaurant located in Naples, FL, featuring the Warren brand's signature contemporary American cuisine and whiskey program with a cocktail club membership offering.
• Damn Good Catering & Events Off-site catering and event planning service for gatherings of all sizes, including weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, festivals, and concerts, with full-service entertainment booking and audio-visual support.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Lung AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership supporting lung health initiatives through community events and sponsorships.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth mentorship organization partnership through community support and charitable giving.
• The City of Fort LauderdalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for city events including sponsoring the Revolution Live Sunday Jazz Brunch and the $100 million ArtsPark development project on 3.3 acres of city-owned land.
• United Way of Broward CountycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing partnership through Mission United supporting military and veterans. Revolution Live donates percentage from every ticket sold to support active and retired U.S. military personnel.
• Downtown Development AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting downtown Fort Lauderdale development and economic growth initiatives.
• Museum of Discovery and ScienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting science education through events like Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration.
• Special Olympics of South FloridaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting athletic programs for people with intellectual disabilities through Sallarulo's Race For Champions event sponsorship.
• The Salvation Army of Broward CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership through Red Shield Redesign Bash event sponsorship.
• Gulf Shore Play HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWCC Naples membership benefits include 5% discount on preferred theater tickets, group discounts, special pre/post-show events, backstage tours, and invitations to special events.
• TicketmastercoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary ticketing platform partner for selling concert and event tickets online.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tao Group Hospitality: Multi-concept hospitality operator running restaurants, nightclubs, lounges and event venues under one umbrella — directly comparable to DGH's seven-concept diversified South Florida portfolio strategy.
• Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises: Family-owned independent multi-concept restaurant and hospitality group running a diverse portfolio of restaurant formats — analogous operating model to DGH's family-owned multi-venue approach.
• RWS Entertainment Group: Event production and entertainment staffing company booking entertainment for theme parks, cruise lines, and private events — comparable to DGH's Damn Good Catering & Events off-site event production business.
• Another Planet Entertainment: Independent concert-venue and event-production operator running multiple live-music venues and producing festivals — the closest analog to DGH's Revolution Live-centric concert/event portfolio combined with hospitality adjacency.
• House of Blues Entertainment (Live Nation): Iconic chain combining live-music venues with food & beverage service in a single concept — closely comparable to DGH's Revolution Live + Warren + catering integration model.

Broad incumbents

• Hard Rock Cafe International: Globally scaled music-themed hospitality brand combining F&B with entertainment memorabilia and live music — overlaps DGH's intersection of concert venues, distinctive spirits offerings, and themed bars (Stache).
• Bowlero: Publicly-traded multi-concept entertainment-venue operator combining bowling, dining, and nightlife — analogous multi-format leisure/entertainment model at much greater scale.
• Hakkasan Group: Global nightlife and hospitality operator running restaurants, nightclubs, and day clubs — comparable as a multi-venue nightlife/drinks-led operator targeting adult experiential spend.

Regional players

• Florida Panthers (Amerant Bank Arena) / Sun Life Entertainment District: Sunrise, Florida-based sports/entertainment district anchored by an arena with significant F&B and event programming — relevant South Florida venue operator comparison for DGH's regional live-entertainment ambitions.
• Meyer Lemon Restaurants: Independent multi-unit F&B and nightlife operator analogous to DGH's family-owned portfolio model, though concentrated in different U.S. metros.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/damngoodhospitalitygroup
• Instagraminstagram.com/damngoodhospitality
• Xx.com/damngoodteam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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