Benchmark Restaurant Group

Name

Benchmark Restaurant Group

Website

https://claudesprimeseafood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Benchmark Restaurant Group is a privately held, single-unit restaurant operator running Claude's Bistro & Bar in Perrysburg, Ohio, serving local diners with dine-in service, private events, and digital gift cards under owner Ed Harmon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFACAA

Fine Dining Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Full-Service Restaurants (Casual & Fine Dining)

Keywords

• Restaurant dining
• Fine dining
• Bar service
• Private events
• Casual bistro

Headquarters

HQ city

Perrysburg, Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Service: Revenue from food and beverage sales during regular dining hours. Customers pay per menu item for food, cocktails, wine, and other beverages consumed on-premises.
2. Private Events and Dining: Revenue from hosting private events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations in dedicated private dining spaces (Oceanic Room, Pacific Room, Atlantic Room, and patios).
3. Gift Cards: Revenue from gift card sales through third-party platform Swipeit, which can be redeemed for future dining experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Benchmark Restaurant Group operates a single-location restaurant concept under the DBA Claude's Bistro & Bar (formerly Claude's Prime Seafood) in Perrysburg, Ohio. The company provides dine-in restaurant service, full bar service, private event hosting, and gift card sales as a consumer-facing hospitality business.

Product overview

Claude's Bistro & Bar, operated by Benchmark Restaurant Group, is a single-location fine dining restaurant concept that evolved from Claude's Prime Seafood in 2025. The offering centers on an American bistro dining experience with a chef-driven menu featuring seasonal dishes, complemented by a full bar program with handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. Additional services include private dining (with multiple room configurations accommodating 14-85 guests), gift cards, and reservations. The product portfolio consists of the core dining service, a cocktail and wine program, and private event hosting capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SwipeitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party gift card platform partnership for co-branded merchant gift card sales. Allows customers to purchase gift cards for Claude's Bistro & Bar through Swipeit's merchant platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse: High-end steakhouse concept with extensive wine list and large private dining rooms (including group events); comparable premium positioning, beverage depth, and event capacity.
• Seasons 52: Darden-owned fresh-dining concept with a rotating seasonal menu, full bar, and wine focus; comparable to Claude's bistro repositioning around seasonal chef-driven dishes and elevated beverage program.
• The Capital Grille: Darden-owned premium steakhouse with a wine program of 400+ labels and dedicated private dining; comparable in price point, atmosphere, and event-hosting capability.
• Mitchell's Fish Market: Seasonal-menu seafood concept under the Mitchell's brand family with full bar and event capabilities; closest analogue for the original Claude's Prime Seafood positioning.
• Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: Upscale steakhouse with wine-bar branding and private dining rooms; comparable combination of premium steakhouse positioning, curated wine list, and group-event offerings.
• Bonefish Grill: Bloomin' Brands' polished-casual seafood concept emphasizing a fresh menu and full bar; comparable in seafood heritage and upscale-casual bar program orientation.
• Ruth's Chris Steak House: National upscale steakhouse chain with full bar, private dining rooms, and high per-cover economics; broadly comparable to Claude's fine-dining positioning and private-event vertical.

Direct peers

• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: Upscale seafood-forward fine dining concept (Darden-owned) emphasizing craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and private dining — the closest large-chain analogue to Claude's original Prime Seafood identity.
• Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants: Concept-driven upscale casual chain combining chef-driven dining with an extensive wine program and private event spaces; most directly comparable to Claude's mix of elevated bistro cuisine, curated wine list, and dedicated event rooms.

Others

• P.F. Chang's: Full-service upscale-casual chain with full bar, private/semi-private event spaces, and gift card programs — adjacent comparison point for the gift card and event revenue streams rather than direct cuisine competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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