AZ 88

What AZ 88 does

AZ88 is a privately held, single-location contemporary bar and restaurant founded in 1988 at 7353 East Scottsdale Mall in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. The establishment serves a mix of local residents and traveling visitors with an American food menu (appetizers $14-$23, burgers and sandwiches $15-$23, salads $16-$23, and main plates $18-$39) and an extensive beverage program centered on 30+ signature martinis, crafted cocktails, wine, and beer (martinis $12-$26, cocktails $12-$16, wine by the glass $9-$21). The venue also functions as a casual art gallery, displaying ever-changing works of art in the style of neighboring Old Town museums.

Operating daily from 11:00am to midnight (with limited closures on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Super Bowl Sunday), AZ88 serves parties of 1-8 guests and does not seat larger groups. A lunch special ($12) is offered Monday-Friday, a 20% automatic gratuity is added to parties of six or more, and reservations are accepted via direct phone, Yelp, and walk-in.

The business generates revenue almost entirely through on-premises food and beverage sales, supplemented by gift card sales through CardFoundry and small group/party bookings. The company has no proprietary technology, no delivery or takeout platform, and no disclosed ownership, headcount, or financial data. Marketing relies on a SpotHopper-built website, Facebook, Instagram, Google Business profile, email newsletter, and Yelp Reservations, all of which are third-party SaaS integrations rather than owned assets.

Name

AZ 88

Legal name

AZ88

Website

https://az88.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AZ88 is a privately held, single-location bar and restaurant established in 1988 in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona, serving American food and a signature martini/cocktail program to local residents and visiting tourists in parties of up to eight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

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. Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue from selling prepared food items and alcoholic beverages including martinis, cocktails, wine, and beer. Menu items range from appetizers ($14-$23) to main plates ($18-$39). Alcoholic beverages include martinis ($12-$26), cocktails ($12-$16), and wine by glass ($9-$21).
2. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards through CardFoundry online platform for customer purchases.
3. Group Dining Events: Catering to small group celebrations and private dining occasions for parties of 1-8 people.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AZ 88 is a contemporary bar and restaurant established in 1988, operating a single location in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. It serves food and alcoholic beverages with a specialty in martinis and cocktails, and offers gift cards and group dining services to walk-in and visiting patrons.

Product overview

AZ88 is a contemporary bar and restaurant established in 1988, located in Old Town Scottsdale. The business operates as a single unified dining establishment offering a full food menu and an extensive drink menu centered on martinis and crafted cocktails. Additional services include group dining accommodations (up to 8 guests), gift card sales, and reservation bookings through third-party platforms. The venue also features rotating art exhibits and serves as a destination for both locals and visitors seeking martinis, cocktails, and consistent American cuisine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Dining Service On-premise casual dining service offering food and beverage menus to walk-in patrons at the Old Town Scottsdale location.
• Bar and Cocktail Service Full bar service with a specialty focus on martinis and cocktails, served on-premise to adult consumers.
• Gift Cards Stored-value gift cards redeemable for food and beverages at the Old Town Scottsdale location.
• Group and Private Dining Group dining and private event service for parties and gatherings hosted at the Old Town Scottsdale location.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CardFoundryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGift cards are sold through CardFoundry's online platform at az88.cardfoundry.com, providing digital gift card purchasing capabilities for customers.
• YelpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party reservation platform allowing customers to make reservations at AZ88 through Yelp's booking system.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Death & Co: Nationally renowned cocktail bar and restaurant group with locations in multiple cities; broadly comparable on cocktail-led full-service model and craft beverage differentiation, though multi-unit and not geographically overlapping with AZ88.
• Employees Only: Award-winning cocktail bar and restaurant concept with multiple locations; comparable on cocktail-led full-service hospitality model and craft drink menu depth.

Direct peers

• The Mission: Old Town Scottsdale upscale restaurant and bar with a strong cocktail program and similar premium-check dining model; comparable on concept, geography, and target occasion (date nights, group celebrations).
• SumoMaya: Old Town Scottsdale upscale cocktail-and-dining destination with experiential atmosphere; comparable on full bar program, premium pricing, and destination dining for visitors and locals.
• Citizen Public House: Old Town Scottsdale American gastropub with craft cocktails and an upscale-casual positioning; directly comparable to AZ88 in geography, customer base (locals and visitors), and full-service bar/restaurant model.
• Olive & Ivy: Waterfront Old Town Scottsdale restaurant at the Marketplace with a full bar and Mediterranean-leaning menu; comparable upscale full-service concept serving similar visitors and locals.
• Second Story Restaurant & Bar: Cocktail-driven restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale offering American cuisine and craft cocktails; directly comparable on bar-led positioning, Old Town location, and experiential dining.
• The Beverly: Old Town Scottsdale contemporary American restaurant and bar with cocktail focus; similar upscale-casual positioning, target audience, and full-service operating model.

Regional players

• Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse: Independent upscale-casual burger and chop-focused restaurant/bar concept with multiple Arizona locations; comparable on premium American casual dining and full bar program, though broader footprint than AZ88.
• The Greene House: Upscale American restaurant and bar in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area; comparable on premium American cuisine and cocktail program, though located in a different submarket (Fashion Square / Scottsdale Quarter area).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/80812388006
• Instagraminstagram.com/az88_thebar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/az-88

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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