New York Butcher Shoppe

What New York Butcher Shoppe does

New York Butcher Shoppe is a privately held specialty butcher shop and gourmet food retailer operating 42 franchise and company-owned storefronts across 10 U.S. states (Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas). Founded in 1999 in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina by Billy D'Elia and family, the company was acquired by franchisees Jim Tindal and Todd Prochaska in 2006, who relocated the headquarters to Greenville, SC and converted the concept into a scalable franchise platform. The core product is hand-cut Certified Angus Beef (High Choice and Prime) wet-aged 21-45 days, complemented by hormone-free chicken, Heritage Breed Pork, freshly made in-house sausages, premium seafood, and 150+ proprietary recipe-based prepared foods (entrees, sides, salads, dips). Select locations also operate wine bars (11 sites) and deli/catering programs (8 sites), and the company sells curated wine and beer assortments.

The business generates revenue through five primary streams: fresh meat retail, prepared foods, wine and spirits, franchise fees and royalties, and deli/catering services. Pricing is unit-based and market-driven, with examples including $11.99 deli sandwiches, $19.99 weekly meal deals, $16.99-$34.99 hot meal specials, and $9.99-$25.99/lb for smoked meats. Distribution runs through company-owned and franchisee-operated physical retail (1,200-3,000 sq ft format), online ordering with pickup via Clover and Talech, and third-party delivery via Uber Eats at select locations. Marketing is anchored on the company website (nybutcher.com), email newsletters featuring weekly meal deals and hot meals, customer reviews (4.6 stars across 4,400+ reviews), and franchise development campaigns.

On April 7, 2026, New York Butcher Shoppe announced a strategic investment from The Foundry Group, a restaurant development and investment firm, intended to fund operational improvements, marketing enhancements, supply chain optimization, and expansion from 41 to 50 locations across Virginia, Maryland, and South Florida. The company's customer base spans quality-conscious home cooks (primary), busy families, event hosts, wine enthusiasts, and franchisees — all served through a combination of in-store retail, online ordering, and third-party delivery.

Name

New York Butcher Shoppe

Legal name

New York Butcher Shoppe

Website

https://nybutcher.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

New York Butcher Shoppe is a privately held, franchise-based specialty butcher and gourmet food retailer operating 42 locations across 10 U.S. states, serving quality-conscious consumers with hand-cut Certified Angus Beef, prepared foods, wine, and deli offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Butcher Shop & Gourmet Food Retail

NAICS

Meat Retailers (445240)

SIC

Retail-Food Stores (5400), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Butcher Shops & Meat Markets (CRAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charcuterie & Cured Meats Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAE), Further Processing (Cooked, Smoked, Cured & Deli Meats) (AFAKALAD)

Keywords

• Specialty butcher retail
• Premium meat cuts
• Prepared foods
• Franchise restaurants
• Gourmet deli

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices45 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Meat Retail: Core revenue stream from selling hand-cut Certified Angus Beef steaks, Heritage Breed Pork, hormone-free chicken, and premium seafood. Products are wet-aged and hand-cut by skilled butchers.
2. Prepared Foods: Ready-to-serve entrées, side dishes, salads, and dips prepared in-house daily using premium ingredients. Offered in Regular, Family (Feeds 3-5), and Party (Feeds 6-8) sizes.
3. Wine and Spirits Sales: Curated wine selection and beer sales at select locations with wine bar experience. Wine bars offer full dining menu alongside retail wine purchases.
4. Franchise Fees and Royalties: Franchise development fees and ongoing royalties from franchisee-operated locations. Retail space requirements of 1,200-3,000 square feet with comprehensive operational support.
5. Deli and Catering Services: Premium deli sandwiches, party platters, and catering services for events. BIG Sandwiches priced at $11.99 including chips.
6. Hot Meal Programs: Weekly rotating hot meal specials available for pre-order pickup, including items like Prime Rib, smoked ribs, pot roast, and smoked chicken at various price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New York Butcher Shoppe operates a specialty butcher shop chain (42 locations across 10 U.S. states) selling hand-cut Certified Angus Beef (High Choice or Prime), wet-aged 21-45 days, alongside natural chicken, Heritage Breed Pork, in-house sausages, fresh seafood, chef-crafted prepared foods, deli items, wines, and select-location Wine Bar dining. The company combines company-owned and franchise-operated retail storefronts with online ordering, third-party delivery, and a franchise expansion platform supported by a strategic investment from The Foundry Group.

Product overview

New York Butcher Shoppe is a specialty butcher shop and gourmet food market operating a unified retail platform across 42 locations in 10 states. The core offering centers on hand-cut Certified Angus Beef (High Choice and Prime) complemented by premium chicken, pork, sausages, and fresh seafood. The product portfolio extends to prepared foods using proprietary recipes, specialty/local grocery items, wines, wine bar dining experiences, and deli services at select locations. The company operates on a franchise model with support from The Foundry Group for expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified Angus Beef Hand-cut Certified Angus Beef steaks and cuts, High Choice or Prime grade, wet-aged 21-45 days for tenderness and flavor. Flagship offering sold across all store locations.
• Chicken, Pork & Sausages Premium selection including natural pastured-raised hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken, Heritage Breed Pork, and sausages freshly made in-house.
• Seafood & More Fresh seafood selection including Maine lobster tails, Faroe Island salmon, Gulf shrimp, scallops, and lump crab meat.
• Prepared Foods Chef-crafted ready-to-serve entrées, side dishes, salads, and dips made fresh daily from proprietary recipes, available in Regular, Family (Feeds 3-5), and Party (Feeds 6-8) sizes.
• Assorted Wines Curated wine selection ranging from everyday bottles to special occasion vintages, hand-selected to pair with premium meats and prepared foods.
• Wine Bar In-store Wine Bar experience featuring curated wines and rotating beer selections paired with a full in-house dining menu, combining retail and dining.
• Deli Premium deli featuring freshly sliced meats, artisanal cheeses, house-made salads, gourmet sandwiches, and party platters for events and catering.
• Local/Specialty Offerings Artisanal dips, sauces, gourmet jams, specialty spices, cooking oils, BBQ coals, and hard-to-find grocery items curated to complement premium meats.
• Franchise Program Franchise offering allowing entrepreneurs to open New York Butcher Shoppe locations in 1,200-3,000 sq ft retail spaces, with site selection assistance, opening guidance, and ongoing operational support.

Quantifiable outcome

• No. 1 Highest Rated Deli in Birmingham according to Birmingham Business Journal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Certified Angus Beef BrandcoreOthersOfficial Certified Angus Beef brand partner since founding in 1999. All beef is High Choice or Prime grade, wet-aged 21-45 days. Only 3 in 10 Angus cattle meet the brand's 10 quality standards. Brand sourced from family farmers and ranchers committed to sustainable and ethical practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ButcherBox: Subscription-based DTC meat company delivering grass-fed beef, heritage pork, and organic chicken to households. Targets the same quality-conscious home cook as NYB and competes for the same weekly protein budget via a digital-first model.
• Porter Road: Online artisan butcher sourcing pasture-raised meats from small farms and shipping nationwide. Comparable in quality-conscious, transparency-driven positioning and pasture-raised/hormone-free claims, but competing primarily via DTC rather than physical retail.
• Rastelli's: New Jersey-based specialty meat and prepared-food retailer with both online ordering and physical locations. Comparable curated assortment of premium meats, prepared foods, and cheeses, and a similar neighborhood-specialty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Fresh Market: Specialty grocery chain with full-service butcher counters, premium prepared foods, and curated beer and wine. Competes directly with NYB for the same premium-shopper grocery basket across many of the same Southeast geographies.
• Sprouts Farmers Market: Specialty grocer with strong fresh-meat and prepared-foods offering, expanding aggressively across the Sun Belt. Overlaps with NYB on health-conscious, quality-driven shoppers and pressures same-store traffic in shared trade areas.
• Whole Foods Market: Premium grocery banner owned by Amazon with full-service butcher counters and curated prepared foods. A broad incumbent against which NYB competes for premium-meat and gourmet-dinner occasions in affluent neighborhoods.

Direct peers

• Allen Brothers: Chicago-based premium meat purveyor supplying steakhouses and consumers with hand-cut, dry-aged beef and specialty meats. Directly comparable to NYB's premium wet-aged Certified Angus Beef program and restaurant-adjacent customer base.
• Omaha Steaks: Established direct-to-consumer and retail premium meat brand with broad national reach. Comparable to NYB in premium beef and prepared-meal offerings, though distributed primarily through shipping rather than neighborhood storefronts.
• Lobel's of New York: Family-run, New York-based premium butcher offering hand-cut dry-aged steaks and artisanal meats by mail order and at a small physical location. Closely comparable to New York Butcher Shoppe on premium positioning, hand-cut expertise, and quality-focused customer base.
• Snake River Farms: American Wagyu and premium protein producer selling direct to consumers and chefs. Comparable on premium meat positioning and quality-led customer acquisition, though operating as a producer-shipper rather than a storefront retailer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nybutcherjax

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments

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

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