Family Hospitality Group

What Family Hospitality Group does

Family Hospitality Group LLC is a Las Vegas-based B2B supplier founded in 2004 that manufactures and distributes kids entertainment and restaurant amenity products to family-oriented hospitality businesses. The company's core product line centers on CrayAngle Triangular Crayons, a patented, trademarked, and copyrighted triangular-shaped crayon designed to prevent rolling off tables and to teach proper grip; the company reports tens of millions of these crayons sold annually across thousands of restaurants. The broader catalog includes disposable and reusable kids cups (SAN/Acrylic and Tritan tumblers with proprietary sip-slot-spout lids), Twisty-Twigs wax play string, activity placemats, stick-down calcium placemats, soybean-based crayons, colorful and compostable bendy straws, tabletop marketing items (check presenters, bill folios, A-frames), SporkStick 4-in-1 utensils, chopstick trainers, and reading glasses kits.

The company sells primarily through its own e-commerce site (familyhospitality.com, powered by Odoo) and through foodservice distribution partnerships with Hoffmaster and Edward Don & Co, providing access to mid-market and enterprise restaurant accounts. Pricing is unit-based with bulk discounts (e.g., 250-cup kits at $69.95-$74.95, 3,000-crayon bulk packs at $141.95), and customization services for placemats and cups are offered with no setup charges and a 500-unit minimum, with full-color customization requiring 30,000+ units and custom cups requiring 50,000 pieces. Free US-48 shipping is offered on orders over $300.

Customer segments include family restaurants (primary), healthcare foodservice, adult care facilities, and family entertainment venues. Family Hospitality acquired Kidstar, retaining the Kidstar brand, menus, and logos as part of its portfolio. Revenue, funding, and ownership are not publicly disclosed; the company operates as a private LLC with no known institutional investors.

Name

Family Hospitality Group

Legal name

Family Hospitality Group LLC

Website

https://familyhospitality.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family Hospitality Group is a Las Vegas-based B2B supplier founded in 2004 that makes patented CrayAngle triangular crayons, kids cups, placemats, and activity products for family restaurants, selling via direct e-commerce and foodservice distributors Hoffmaster and Edward Don & Co.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Amenity Supplies

NAICS

Doll, Toy, and Game Manufacturing (339930)

SIC

Pens, Pencils & Other Artists' Materials (3950), Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

Tabletop, Dining Décor & Entertaining Accessories Retail (Centerpieces, Serveware Décor, Place Settings) (CRAIACAE)

Keywords

• Kids entertainment products
• Restaurant amenity supplies
• Customizable kids cups
• Triangular crayons wholesale
• Children placemats printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Family Hospitality Group generates revenue through direct B2B sales of kids entertainment products to restaurants and foodservice establishments. Products are sold in bulk quantities (kits of 250, 500, 1000 units) at wholesale prices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Family Hospitality Group manufactures and supplies kids entertainment and child accommodation products to family-oriented restaurants and foodservice operators. Its portfolio includes patented CrayAngle triangular crayons, Twisty-Twigs wax play strings, disposable and reusable kids' cups with lids and straws, children's activity placemats, adult coloring sheets, tabletop marketing items, and vision aids. The company sells primarily wholesale to businesses through its own e-commerce store and foodservice distributors, with customization services for restaurant branding.

Product overview

Family Hospitality Group is a B2B supplier of kids entertainment and restaurant amenity products for family-oriented hospitality businesses. The core product portfolio consists of CrayAngle Triangular Crayons (their signature patented product), Twisty-Twigs wax play strings, kids cups (disposable thermoformed and reusable tumblers), and colorful straws. They also offer children's activity placemats, stick-down placemats, and adult coloring sheets as part of their entertainment offerings. Additional product categories include tabletop marketing items (check presenters, bill folios), disposable utensils, chopstick trainers, and vision aids (reading glasses). A customization service allows restaurants to add logos and custom menu designs to placemats and cups with minimum order quantities. The Kidstar product line was acquired through a merger, expanding their catalog with additional placemat designs and soybean crayons. Products are primarily sold wholesale to restaurants and hospitality businesses with free US-48 shipping on orders over $300.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CrayAngle: Patented triangular crayons that do not roll off tables; marketed as ergonomic crayons for children
• Twisty-Twigs

Products and services

• CrayAngle Triangular Crayons Patented, trademarked, and copyrighted triangular-shaped crayons designed to prevent rolling off tables, with an ergonomic shape that teaches children proper grip. Sold in bulk loose packs and cello-packed multi-packs (2-packs, 4-packs) to restaurants and foodservice operators.
• Twisty-Twigs Wax Play String Wax play strings for creative kids activities, positioned as a less gooey alternative to competing wax play products that leave no residue behind. Sold in themed 8-packs (Mexican, Sea, Sports themes) to restaurants and entertainment venues.
• Soybean Crayons Environmentally friendly crayons made from soybean wax, available in round and triangular shapes in 4-packs and bulk cases. A legacy Kidstar product line retained after the merger.
• Disposable Kids' Cups (Thermoformed) 12oz disposable thermoformed kids' cups with lids and straws in themed designs (Active, Farm, Sea, Circus, Dinosaur, Jungle). Clear plastic allows servers to monitor fluid levels and reduce spills. Sold in 250-unit kits.
• Reusable Kids' Cups (Fun Tough Tumblers) Dishwashable, customizable reusable tumblers in 8oz and 12oz sizes made from acrylic/SAN and Tritan plastic, with disposable lids (sip-slot-spout design) to satisfy health codes. Designed for small hands; payback in approximately 12 washings.
• Colorful Bendy Straws Individually wrapped colorful bendy straws for kids' cups, available in plastic (1,000-piece packs) and high-performance compostable versions.
• Children's Activity Placemats 10x14 inch paper placemats with games and activities in 13 themes (Active, Farm, Sea, Circus, Jungle, Dinosaur, Train, Recycle, Pirate, Dragon, Zoo, Wild West, Rainforest), plus adventure variety packs. Sold in 1,000-unit quantities.
• Stick-Down Calcium Placemats Stick-down placemats with calcium content designed for single-use applications in restaurants, sold in 500-count quantities.
• Adult Coloring Sheets Adult coloring sheets serving as tray liners for foodservice or standalone relaxation activities, designed for ages 8 to 108. Available in design sets targeting healthcare foodservice and adult care settings.
• Tabletop Marketing Items Restaurant tabletop marketing items including check presenters and bill folios (standard and premium with suede interior), table tents, beverage menus, A-frame displayers, and custom Pappas order sheets.
• SporkStick 4-in-1 Disposable Utensils Combination fork, spoon, and knife 4-in-1 disposable utensils in black, sold in packs of 150 for restaurant and foodservice use.
• Chopstick Trainers Training chopsticks designed to help diners learn proper chopstick technique, sold individually to restaurants.
• Reading Glasses (Vision Aids) Reading glasses for restaurant guests needing vision assistance, available as presenter kits and refill packs.
• Customization Services Custom branding service allowing restaurants to add logos, menu items, and unique themes to placemats and kids cups. Minimum order 500 placemats per design for basic customization; full-color logo customization requires 30,000 placemats; custom designed cups require a 50,000-piece minimum order. One-time custom design fee of $500 for unique themes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of millions of CrayAngle triangular crayons sold annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KidstarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Hospitality Group merged with Kidstar, combining their product lines to create an extended range of kid-friendly products for family restaurants. The menus and logos previously printed by Kidstar have been retained, and the Kidstar brand is now part of Family Hospitality's portfolio.
• HoffmasterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoffmaster is a distribution partner for CrayAngle Triangular Crayons products, making Family Hospitality products available through their distribution network.
• Edward Don & CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEdward Don & Co is a distribution partner for CrayAngle Triangular Crayons products, making Family Hospitality products available through their distribution network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crayola: Crayola is the dominant manufacturer of children's crayons and art supplies globally. While Family Hospitality's CrayAngle is a specialty B2B product, both companies manufacture crayons and compete for the same end-user activity occasion in restaurants, schools, and homes.
• Dart Container: Dart Container is a major manufacturer of disposable foodservice products including cups, lids, and containers. Comparable to Family Hospitality's disposable kids cup product line at scale and through foodservice distribution channels.
• WebstaurantStore: WebstaurantStore is the largest online restaurant supply retailer, offering tabletop items, disposables, and smallwares to foodservice operators. Comparable to Family Hospitality as a destination for restaurants purchasing tabletop accessories.
• Edward Don & Company: Edward Don & Company is one of the largest foodservice equipment and supplies distributors in the US. It is a Family Hospitality distribution partner and operates in the same broad foodservice tabletop supply category.
• San Jamar: San Jamar manufactures and distributes foodservice tabletop and safety products including dispensers, warewashing, and smallwares. Comparable in operating as a specialty foodservice supply manufacturer serving restaurant operators.
• Hubert Company: Hubert is a foodservice supplies distributor and retailer offering tabletop, kitchen, and janitorial products. It serves a similar customer base of restaurants and foodservice operators as Family Hospitality.
• Dixon Ticonderoga: Dixon Ticonderoga, owner of the Prang brand, is a major manufacturer of crayons, colored pencils, and artists' materials sold to schools and consumers. Comparable to Family Hospitality in the crayon/art supply manufacturing category.
• Hoffmaster: Hoffmaster is a major foodservice distributor and manufacturer of tabletop products including placemats, napkins, and disposable tableware. It is both a distribution partner for Family Hospitality and a competitor in the broader tabletop supply category it serves.
• Solo Cup Company (Dart): Solo Cup Company, now part of Dart Container, manufactures disposable cups and tableware for foodservice. Its kids cup and disposable tableware lines overlap with Family Hospitality's thermoformed kids cups and straw products.

Direct peers

• Sargent Art: Sargent Art manufactures children's art supplies including crayons sold through wholesale and retail channels. As a smaller-scale crayon and art material manufacturer, it is structurally comparable to Family Hospitality's CrayAngle product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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