What Craveable Hospitality Group does

Craveable Hospitality Group (formerly David Burke Group) is a privately held multi-concept restaurant operator founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York. The group manages 14+ restaurant, lounge, and pop-up concepts across the Northeast and Midwest, spanning premium steakhouses (Prime Steakhouse, Saltbrick Prime), Italian trattorias (Caputo Trattoria), taverns (Lockworks Tavern), lounges (JIMMY at the James, Gibson + Luce), a Pan-African restaurant (Henry at Life Hotel with James Beard winner JJ Johnson), and a portfolio of pop-up formats (Sprinkletown, PieCaken, Angry Taco, Bacon Bar, among others). Its core proprietary technology is a US patented dry-aging process for beef using Himalayan salt bricks and UV lights, deployed across steakhouse and burger concepts to differentiate protein quality. The group also operates a Celebrity Concepts sub-brand and a food-hall platform (Revolution Hall under the 'Craveable Markets' label).

Name

Craveable Hospitality Group

Legal name

Craveable Hospitality Group

Website

https://craveablehospitalitygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Craveable Hospitality Group is a privately held, multi-concept restaurant operator founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York, managing 14+ restaurant, lounge, and pop-up concepts across the Northeast and Midwest, anchored by a US patented salt-brick dry-aging process and a roster of celebrity chefs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Hospitality

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Retail Bakeries (311811)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE), Dessert Cafes & Dessert Bars (Sit-Down) (THAFAGAI), Hotel Bars & Rooftop Bars (CRANACAL)

Keywords

• Restaurant management services
• Hospitality consulting services
• Private events catering
• Proprietary restaurant concepts
• Dry-aged steakhouse dining

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Revenue from owned restaurant concepts including steakhouses, trattorias, taverns, and cocktail lounges across multiple locations including Foxwoods Resort Casino, NYC, and Chicago.
2. Private Events and Catering: Private dining and offsite catering services for business meetings, cocktail parties, product launches, weddings, and celebrations.
3. Licensing and Consulting: Licensing of proprietary restaurant concepts and culinary techniques to partners including Legends Hospitality (Angry Taco, Bacon Bar, Handwich Shop, Caputo Pizzeria, Fat Belly Clam Shack) and Silverspot Cinemas (Trilogy Restaurants). Also provides consulting services to clients.
4. Pop-up Concepts: Temporary restaurant concepts for testing markets and seasonal offerings including Sprinkletown Bakeshop, various pop-up locations, and PieCaken online shipping during holidays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Craveable Hospitality Group operates, owns, and licenses a portfolio of more than 14 restaurant, bar, and dessert concepts across the United States, including steakhouses, Italian trattorias, taverns, cocktail lounges, and a food hall. The group also provides full-service hospitality and restaurant consulting, concept licensing, and private event and offsite catering services to consumers, hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues. Its offering is anchored by a US patented Himalayan salt-brick dry-aging process for beef, a Culinary Council of celebrity chefs, and signature proprietary concepts such as PieCaken and Sprinkletown Donuts & Ice Cream.

Product overview

Craveable Hospitality Group is a restaurant hospitality company operating 14+ restaurant and lounge concepts across the United States. The portfolio spans full-service restaurant brands (Prime Steakhouse, Saltbrick Prime Steakhouse, Caputo Trattoria, Woodwind, JIMMY at the James, Lockworks Tavern), pop-up/fast-casual concepts (Sprinkletown Donuts & Ice Cream, PieCaken, Angry Taco, Babe's Bacon Bar, Handwich Shop, Caputo Pizzeria, Fat Belly Clam Shack, Field Greens, Steel Tree Coffee, Ocean Tail, Barrel Bar, Canal Street Noodle, Honeycomb Waffle, Peach Paper BBQ, Saltbrick Burger), and event services (Private Events & Catering, Offsite Catering). The group also provides hospitality consulting services and operates licensed concepts through partnerships with Legends Hospitality and Silverspot Cinemas. Key differentiators include US Patented Dry-Aging processes for beef and a Culinary Council of executive chefs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sprinkletown Donuts & Ice Cream: Donut and ice cream concept featuring customizable donuts and signature ice cream sundaes with a choose your own adventure menu, featuring hot mini donuts from a donut robot.
• Lockworks Tavern
• Saltbrick Prime Steakhouse
• Caputo Trattoria
• Prime Steakhouse
• Woodwind
• JIMMY at the James
• PieCaken
• Revolution Hall
• Henry at Life Hotel

Products and services

• Sprinkletown Donuts & Ice Cream A sweet playground concept featuring customizable donuts made by a donut robot and signature ice cream sundaes with a choose-your-own-adventure style menu, operating at Foxwoods Resort Casino and in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood.
• Lockworks Tavern A neighborhood tavern blending rustic charm with modern flair, serving traditional tavern classics alongside US patented dry-aged beef.
• Saltbrick Prime Steakhouse A high-end 120-seat steakhouse featuring US Patented Dry-Aged beef aged with Himalayan salt bricks and UV lights, offering prime steaks and seafood.
• Caputo Trattoria An Italian restaurant inspired by coastal classics, Roman favorites, and Northern delicacies, featuring handmade pastas prepared daily, located at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
• Prime Steakhouse A classic New York steakhouse featuring the world's finest steaks aged in an on-premises patented salt-brick aging room, with a 7,500-bottle wine tower.
• Woodwind An 18th-floor sophisticated dining experience in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood featuring regionally sourced ingredients and creative American cuisine paired with seasonal cocktails.
• JIMMY at the James A contemporary interpretation of the classic New York pub with 1970s aesthetics, featuring panoramic views of Midtown Manhattan and the Hudson River, located in SoHo, NYC.
• PieCaken An innovative 3-in-1 dessert mash-up featuring layers of pie and cake, famously featured on Oprah's O-List, CNN, and The New York Times; available online for nationwide shipping during select holidays.
• Revolution Hall A modern food hall concept at Rosedale Center featuring multiple fast-casual and polished-casual concepts under one roof.
• Henry at Life Hotel A Pan-African culinary restaurant led by James Beard Winner Chef Joseph 'JJ' Johnson, featuring dishes inspired by African, Latin, and Caribbean flavors.
• Gibson + Luce A cozy speakeasy located below Henry at Life Hotel featuring beverage specials, classic house cocktails, and a curated menu.
• Trilogy A chic and contemporary American cafe featuring innovative twists on classic dishes, combining film, fare, and libations for moviegoers and culinary enthusiasts at Silverspot Cinemas.
• Kitchen 21 A full-service Coney Island restaurant with five distinctly different settings and concepts under one roof, located in the historic Childs Building.
• David Burke Townhouse An elegant restaurant featuring a lounge and striking signature pink Himalayan salt wall.
• David Burke Kitchen An authentic regionally-sourced restaurant offering market-fresh cuisine with a focus on the craft of cooking and sharing hearty, rustic American food.
• Primehouse A modern American steakhouse that redefined culinary creativity.
• Fromagerie A landmark restaurant in Rumson, New Jersey offering seasonal and local favorites.
• Spyglass A 1940s and 1950s glamour-inspired restaurant with panoramic views of the cityscape and Empire State Building.
• Fishtail An innovative seafood concept located in a Manhattan townhouse featuring off-the-boat seafood and fish selections.
• Aspen Kitchen A contemporary American restaurant celebrating local ingredients with classic technique, located steps from ski-lifts in Aspen.
• Burke in the Box An approachable upscale cafe offering fresh, seasonal and creative takes on classic dishes with both quick-serve and refined casual-dining options.
• fabrick A modern American small-plate restaurant driven by seasonality and culinary artistic expression.
• Angry Taco A fast-casual Mexican food concept offering clean, fresh, authentic Mexican flavors with innovative variations suitable for on-the-go dining, licensed to Legends Hospitality.
• Babe's Bacon Bar A bacon-focused sandwich shop serving innovative mini-sandwiches and handwiches with bacon as the central ingredient, licensed to Legends Hospitality.
• Barrel Bar A whiskey-focused social gathering spot with experienced bartenders catering to whiskey enthusiasts.
• Canal Street Noodle A noodle shop inspired by Canal Street in New York City, featuring East Asian cuisine with a blend of traditional and modern influences.
• Caputo Pizzeria A pizzeria featuring fresh, thin-crust pizza made in a stone pizza oven for an authentic Italian finish, licensed to Legends Hospitality.
• Fat Belly Clam Shack A classic New England style fish shack serving off-the-boat Atlantic and local seafood, licensed to Legends Hospitality.
• Field Greens A health-focused concept featuring garden fresh salads, cold-pressed juices, blended smoothies, and seasonal soups made with sustainable, raw ingredients.
• Steel Tree Coffee A fair-trade coffee program featuring coffee sommeliers, on-site roasting, and a focus on delivering perfectly crafted coffee.
• Ocean Tail A sushi and poke bowl concept offering classic options alongside contemporary 'sushi-rito' vessels.
• Handwich Shop A palm-sized sandwich concept featuring two pieces of artisanal bread with meat, cheese, or other filling between them, licensed to Legends Hospitality.
• Peach Paper BBQ A barbecue and comfort food concept focused on sloppy, quality BBQ dishes.
• Saltbrick Burger A burger concept featuring hand-formed ground beef flavored using the US Patent process for dry-aging beef with Himalayan salt bricks, paired with boozy milkshakes.
• Honeycomb Waffle A waffle-focused concept offering flavorful twists on the southern classic, transporting guests around the globe.
• Private Events & Catering Full-service event planning including business meetings, cocktail parties, product launches, holiday parties, wedding receptions, and rehearsal dinners at Craveable Hospitality Group restaurants.
• Offsite Catering Restaurant-quality cuisine delivered to any location for any style and size gathering, featuring patented dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood.
• Hospitality Consulting Services Full-service hospitality and restaurant consulting leveraging decades of experience in operations, branding, and culinary innovation for clients such as hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues.
• Caputo Trattoria (Foxwoods) An Italian restaurant inspired by coastal classics, Roman favorites, and Northern delicacies, featuring handmade pastas prepared daily at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
• Concept Licensing Program Licensing of proprietary restaurant concepts and culinary techniques to partners including Legends Hospitality (Angry Taco, Bacon Bar, Handwich Shop, Caputo Pizzeria, Fat Belly Clam Shack) and Silverspot Cinemas (Trilogy Restaurants).

Quantifiable outcome

• PieCaken viral success with nationwide media coverage including Oprah, CNN, NY Times, Bon Appetit
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Legends HospitalitycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for multiple restaurant concepts including Angry Taco, Bacon Bar, Handwich Shop, Caputo Pizzeria, and Fat Belly Clam Shack. Zac Young develops new concepts for licensing with Legends Hospitality.
• Silverspot CinemascoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensing partnership for Trilogy Restaurants concept serving moviegoers and culinary enthusiasts at Silverspot Cinema locations.
• CreateminorOthersConsulting and development client - logo displayed on consulting page
• TrilogyminorOthersLicensed restaurant concept - logo displayed on consulting page as client
• Blue Dog CafeminorOthersConsulting client - logo displayed on consulting page
• Foxwoods Resort CasinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor venue partner hosting multiple Craveable concepts including Caputo Trattoria, Prime Steakhouse, Woodwind, Sprinkletown Bakeshop, and JIMMY rooftop lounge
• Life Hotel NYCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel partner hosting Henry restaurant by Chef JJ Johnson and Gibson + Luce speakeasy bar
• Rosedale CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMall partner hosting Revolution Hall food hall and PieCaken Bakeshop as first major food hall by Craveable Markets

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nobu Restaurant Group: Global celebrity-chef restaurant group built around chef Nobu Matsuhisa, with global licensing, hotel-anchored locations, and high-end Japanese/Peruvian cuisine. Most directly comparable to Craveable's hotel-and-casino partnerships at Foxwoods and Life Hotel NYC.
• TAO Group Hospitality: Hospitality group operating TAO, Avenue, Lavo, and other upscale restaurant/lounge concepts across major US cities with a strong nightlife and special-occasion positioning. Overlaps with Craveable's premium dining and rooftop lounge (e.g., JIMMY at the James) offerings.
• Major Food Group: NYC-based hospitality group operating Carbone, Dirty French, The Grill, and other high-end concepts; notable for celebrity-chef partnerships, multi-venue steakhouse and Italian offerings, and a hospitality consulting practice closely mirroring Craveable's structure.
• Union Square Hospitality Group: Danny Meyer's multi-concept hospitality group operating Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe, and a roster of distinct restaurant brands with a focus on hospitality and consulting. Operates a similar multi-concept, full-service model in NYC with comparable talent-driven brand portfolios.
• José Andrés Group: Chef-driven restaurant group operating nearly 40 concepts including minibar, Jaleo, and Bazaar Meat with a strong emphasis on celebrity-chef branding, licensing, and packaged-product extensions. Closely parallels Craveable's celebrity-chef-of-record model and concept proliferation approach.
• Hillstone Restaurant Group: Privately held multi-concept operator of Hillstone, Houston's, R+D Kitchen, Bandera, and others with a strong full-service model. Multiple former Craveable executives (Sarah Diehl, Allison Ruderman) came from Hillstone, signaling operational DNA overlap.
• The ONE Group Hospitality: Hospitality-focused company publicly traded on NASDAQ operating STK Steakhouse, Benihana, and other premium steakhouse and lounge concepts. Closely matches Craveable's steakhouse-centric lineup (Prime Steakhouse, Saltbrick Prime) and licensing/management approach to venues.
• Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises: A privately held multi-concept restaurant group based in Chicago operating dozens of distinct restaurant brands spanning casual to fine dining. Highly comparable to Craveable's model of owning/managing 14+ proprietary concepts, including celebrity-chef partnerships.

Others

• Legends Hospitality: Hospitality partner that currently licenses Craveable concepts (Angry Taco, Bacon Bar, Handwich Shop, Caputo Pizzeria, Fat Belly Clam Shack) for venue deployment. Most relevant comparable as a customer/distribution partner and counterparty whose licensing strategy mirrors how Craveable's IP is monetized at scale.

Broad incumbents

• Darden Restaurants: Public multi-brand restaurant conglomerate operating Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, and other full-service concepts. Indirectly comparable as a much larger incumbent in full-service dining, including the upscale steakhouse segment where Craveable competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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