MethodThree

Name

MethodThree

Legal name

Method Three Hospitably

Website

https://methodthree.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management and Venue Rental Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nightlife Venue Groups & Operators (Multi-Location) (MPAGAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue Management & Booking Services (Third-Party Operators) (MPAGALAJ), Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD), Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Event production services
• Corporate event management
• Live music venue
• Hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental fees for hosting events at Method Three's four Austin venues including TOATS (EDM nightclub), The Courtyard (live music venue), The Pub (sports bar), and The One (co-working lounge/event venue). Venues accommodate events ranging from happy hours to galas, fashion shows, and private parties with capacities from 250 to 750 guests.
2. Event Production and Planning Services: Comprehensive turnkey event services including event production, management, talent booking, custom creative design and decor buildout, DJ booking (headlining and support), box office services, brand ambassador teams, marketing and press release, vendor/artist sourcing, sponsorship deck creation, special events staffing, contractor/set building, and artist liaison/stage management.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Method Three Hospitality operates four distinct venues in downtown Austin (TOATS nightclub, The Courtyard live music venue, The Pub sports bar, and The One event venue) and provides turnkey event production and management services. Offerings include venue rental, event planning, talent and DJ booking, custom creative design and decor buildout, box office services, marketing and press release support, sponsorship deck creation, staffing, and client concierge services for corporate gatherings, SXSW events, brand activations, galas, fashion shows, and private parties.

Product overview

Method Three Hospitality is a venue and event management operation that offers multiple distinct products and services. The company operates four branded Austin venues (TOATS nightclub, The Courtyard live music venue, The Pub sports bar, and The One event space) providing venue rental capabilities across different atmospheres and capacities. Supporting these venues is a suite of event production services including event production and management, talent booking (DJs and special acts), custom creative design and decor buildout, box office services, marketing and press release services, sponsorship deck creation, special events staffing, and client concierge services. The venues collectively offer capacities ranging from 250 to 750 guests, serving corporate gatherings, product launches, networking events, private parties, and live performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOATS: Austin nightclub featuring EDM experience with futuristic atmosphere, cutting-edge sound, and immersive LED visuals.
• The Pub
• The Courtyard
• The One

Products and services

• TOATS (The One Across The Street) Downtown Austin nightclub featuring EDM and club experience with immersive LED visuals and state-of-the-art sound, catering to weekend revelers and dance music lovers. Capacity up to 300 guests.
• The Courtyard Historic live music venue in Austin's Warehouse District featuring a full stage, premium AV setup, LED walls, and five full bars. Total capacity of 750 with private green room and sky box lounge.
• The Pub High-energy sports bar combining olde world tavern warmth with modern sports bar spirit and energy. Capacity up to 250 guests.
• The One Upscale co-working lounge and event venue in downtown Austin's Fourth Street, featuring a BassBoss sound system, full bar, and 250-person capacity. Bring-your-own-liquor policy with no license restrictions.
• Venue Rental Rental of event spaces across multiple Austin downtown venues including The Courtyard, TOATS, The Pub, and The One, accommodating events from happy hours to galas, fashion shows, and private parties with capacities from 250 to 750 guests.
• Event Production and Management Full-service event planning and production including top-to-bottom event planning services, management, and execution for corporate gatherings, brand activations, SXSW events, galas, and private parties.
• Talent Booking Booking services for headlining and support DJs, special acts including aerial performers and go-go dancers, and artist liaison.
• Custom Creative Design and Decor Buildout Custom creative design services and decor buildout for events, including contractor and set builder services.
• Marketing and Press Release Services Marketing services including press release creation, print services, and brand ambassador team deployment for client events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Venue capacity up to 750 guests at The Courtyard
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Red BullminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRed Bull is listed among past SXSW partners who have hosted events at Method Three venues. Represents brand activation and event hosting relationship during SXSW festival period.
• BumbleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBumble is listed among past SXSW partners who have hosted events at Method Three venues. Represents brand activation and event hosting relationship during SXSW festival period.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pinstripes: Multi-location operator of venues combining dining with entertainment (bowling, bocce) and private event services. Comparable multi-unit hospitality/entertaination model with full-service event offerings similar to Method Three.
• C3 Presents: Austin-based event production and live entertainment company that produces major festivals (Austin City Limits Music Festival, Lollapalooza) and operates/consults on venues. Closest comparable to Method Three in terms of Austin-centric live music and event production expertise.
• Andretti's Indoor Karting & Games: Multi-location entertainment complex operator offering dining, gaming, and group/private event programming. Comparable to Method Three in scaling a hospitality and entertainment venue concept with corporate and group event revenue.
• Punch Bowl Social: Multi-location dining and entertainment venue operator combining bars, live entertainment, and event programming. Directly comparable to Method Three's multi-venue nightlife/entertainment model with on-site event services.
• Swingers (the crazy golf club): Multi-location operator of upscale entertainment venues combining golf, food, cocktails, and private events. Comparable to Method Three's bar/nightlife-forward event venue positioning in major urban markets.
• Bowlero (Lucky Strike Entertainment): Large multi-location entertainment venue operator offering bowling, dining, and private event services. Comparable to Method Three in operating a portfolio of entertainment venues with significant private/corporate event revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Topgolf: Large multi-location entertainment venue operator combining sports-themed entertainment with food, beverage, and private/corporate event services. Comparable in scaling a hospitality-entertainment concept across multiple locations, but at a materially larger scale.
• AEG Presents: Major live entertainment promoter and venue operator with global portfolio of arenas, theaters, and clubs. Comparable as a broad incumbent in venue operations and event promotion overlapping with Method Three's core activities.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Global live entertainment company operating or managing thousands of venues and producing concerts and events. Broader incumbent in the same live entertainment and venue management space as Method Three, with vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• Antone's: Iconic Austin live music venue with decades of history. Operates in the same Austin live music and event venue market as Method Three, sharing customer base for live music events and corporate/private bookings, but as a single venue rather than a multi-location group.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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