Edgar's Hospitality Group

What Edgar's Hospitality Group does

Edgar's Hospitality Group is a privately held nonprofit hospitality operator and wholly-owned subsidiary of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA, headquartered in Augusta, Georgia. The group operates a portfolio of nine venues across the Macon and Augusta markets of Georgia, spanning restaurants (Edgar's Bistro, Edgar's Grille, Edgar's Bakehouse), an entertainment venue (Edgar's Above Broad rooftop), a private dining club (Pinnacle Club), two conference centers (Anderson Conference Center in Macon, Snelling Conference Center in Augusta), and a 6-acre agricultural farm (Edgar's Acres at Wright's Farm in Grovetown). Revenue is generated through four principal streams: restaurant dining for individual consumers, catering services for corporate and private events, conference center venue rentals accommodating 10 to 300 guests, and gift cards redeemable across group venues.

The group's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across both B2C (individual diners, private event hosts) and B2B (corporate clients seeking event and meeting space) segments, with no third-party distribution intermediaries. Marketing is conducted through the corporate website, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), and direct email communications for catering and event inquiries. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, though catering packets are available as downloadable PDFs and gift cards are sold in flexible denominations. Gift cards are sold both online (eGift) and at select physical venues.

The group's core technology is described as a hospitality operations platform supporting multiple dining and event venues, with no proprietary AI/ML or technology stack disclosed. The central differentiator is mission-driven positioning: every venue functions as a living classroom for Helms College culinary arts students, and the group is named for Goodwill's founder, Rev. Edgar J. Helms, connecting commercial hospitality revenue to the Goodwill "hand up, not a handout" educational mission. Leadership includes Jennifer Tyner, Vice President of Marketing and Development. The group has no public listing, no venture or private equity ownership, and no disclosed funding history; it operates as a mission-aligned subsidiary of a $5B+ Goodwill Industries federation.

Name

Edgar's Hospitality Group

Legal name

Edgar's Hospitality Group

Website

https://edgarshospitality.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edgar's Hospitality Group operates nine restaurants, conference centers, a rooftop venue, private club, and farm across Macon and Augusta, Georgia, generating revenue through dining, catering, venue rentals, and gift cards while serving as a living classroom for Helms College culinary students under the Goodwill Industries mission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Culinary Skills Workshops (Baking, Regional Cooking, Food Prep Skills) (THAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Restaurant services
• Catering services
• Conference venues
• Event hosting
• Private dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Edgar's Hospitality Group generates revenue through multiple restaurant venues including Edgar's Bistro, Edgar's Grille, Edgar's Bakehouse, Edgar's Above Broad, and Pinnacle Club, serving individual diners for lunch, dinner, and special occasions.
2. Catering Services: The group offers catering for corporate parties, private events, conferences, and off-site catering, generating revenue from event food service and venue rentals.
3. Conference Center Venue Rentals: Anderson Conference Center and Snelling Conference Center generate revenue from hosting corporate events, meetings, conferences, and private gatherings for 10 to 300 guests.
4. Gift Cards: Edgar's Hospitality Group sells eGift cards in any amount and physical gift cards at select venues, redeemable across all group restaurants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Edgar's Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of nine restaurant venues, conference centers, and catering services across Macon and Augusta, Georgia. As a nonprofit subsidiary of Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA, the group provides culinary experiential learning for Helms College students while delivering hospitality services to individual diners and corporate clients.

Product overview

Edgar's Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of dining and event venues across Georgia (Macon and Augusta areas), offering restaurants, conference centers, entertainment venues, and catering services. The portfolio includes Edgar's Bistro (city-chic dining in Macon and Augusta), Edgar's Grille (New American cuisine in Augusta), Edgar's Bakehouse (French-style pastries), Edgar's Above Broad (rooftop entertainment), Pinnacle Club (private dining club), Anderson Conference Center, Snelling Conference Center, and Edgar's Acres (agricultural farm). All venues are connected to Helms College for experiential learning for culinary and hospitality students. The group provides catering for corporate events, private celebrations, and conferences, and offers gift cards across its restaurant venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edgar's Hospitality Group: Parent organization operating multiple dining and hospitality venues

Products and services

• Edgar's Bistro (Macon) Restaurant dining venue serving the Macon, Georgia market with bistro-style cuisine. Targeted at individual diners and local consumers seeking quality dining experiences.
• Edgar's Bistro (Augusta) Restaurant dining venue serving the Augusta, Georgia market, extending the bistro concept to a second location. Targeted at individual diners and local consumers in the Augusta market.
• Edgar's Grille Grille-style restaurant venue in the Edgar's Hospitality Group portfolio, offering a distinct dining concept from the bistro locations. Targeted at individual diners.
• Edgar's Bakehouse Bakery offering artisan baked goods and pastries as part of the hospitality group's portfolio. Targeted at individual consumers seeking bakery products.
• Edgar's Above Broad Private event and dining venue located above Broad Street, offering elevated dining and event hosting capabilities. Targeted at corporate clients and private event organizers.
• Pinnacle Club Private club venue offering premium dining and event hosting services. Targeted at corporate clients, members, and private event organizers.
• Anderson Conference Center Conference center venue for corporate meetings, business events, and large-scale functions. Targeted at corporate clients and event planners.
• Snelling Conference Center Conference center venue available for meetings, corporate events, and catered functions. Targeted at corporate clients and event organizers.
• Edgar's Acres Outdoor venue providing a unique setting for events and gatherings. Targeted at private event organizers and corporate clients.
• Edgar's Catering Services Full-service catering operation supporting on-site and off-site events for corporate and private clients. Targeted at corporate clients, event planners, and private hosts.

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Helms CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdgar's Hospitality Group provides experiential learning opportunities for Helms College culinary arts students. Edgar's Bistro is operated by Helms College Culinary Arts students and faculty, serving as a living classroom. Students gain hands-on experience in farming at Edgar's Acres and culinary arts at restaurant venues.
• Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdgar's Hospitality Group is sponsored by Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA. The group is named for Goodwill's founder, Dr. Edgar J. Helms. Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia, one of 157 independent Goodwill organizations, was founded in 1975 in Macon and expanded to the Augusta market in 1996. Edgar's Acres is owned by Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Affairs to Remember: Atlanta-based full-service catering and event company specializing in weddings, corporate events, and galas. Directly comparable to Edgar's catering business model and Southeast event market focus, with similar premium positioning and event venue coordination capabilities.
• Proof of the Pudding: Atlanta-based catering and event hospitality company serving corporate clients, weddings, and private events across the Southeast. Comparable to Edgar's catering and conference center operations, though Proof of the Pudding is a larger-scale for-profit operator without a nonprofit educational mission.
• Ford Fry Restaurant Group: Atlanta-based multi-concept restaurant group operating The Optimist, JCT Kitchen, Marcel, and other concepts across the Southeast. Comparable to Edgar's diversified venue portfolio strategy, though Ford Fry operates as a for-profit chef-driven group with broader geographic reach.
• Taqueria del Sol: Georgia-based multi-location restaurant group operating several casual dining concepts across the Southeast. Comparable to Edgar's as a Georgia-rooted multi-concept restaurant operator, though Taqueria del Sol operates as a for-profit chef-driven group without conference center or nonprofit educational components.
• Hattie B's Hot Chicken: Multi-location Southern restaurant group expanding across the Southeast from its Nashville base. Comparable to Edgar's as a regional multi-venue restaurant operator with growing brand recognition, though Hattie B's focuses exclusively on casual dining without event catering or nonprofit mission positioning.
• Bold American Food & Drink: Atlanta-based catering and event design company offering full-service event production, custom menus, and venue coordination. Directly comparable to Edgar's conference center and catering services, both serving corporate and private event clients in the Southeast with bespoke hospitality offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Centerplate: Convention center and sports venue hospitality company providing catering, concessions, and event services. Comparable to Edgar's conference center operations, both serving corporate meetings and large group events, though Centerplate operates at national scale across sports and convention venues.
• Levy Restaurants: Specialty hospitality and catering company focused on sports venues, entertainment districts, and convention centers. Comparable to Edgar's conference center and event venue operations (Anderson, Snelling, Above Broad), particularly in serving large-scale group events with premium food and beverage experiences.
• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management company with substantial operations in education, corporate dining, and event catering. Comparable to Edgar's hospitality operations, particularly Sodexo's education segment (parallel to Helms College partnership), though Sodexo operates at vastly larger scale and without a regional nonprofit mission focus.
• Restaurant Associates: Corporate dining and event hospitality company serving corporate clients, cultural institutions, and special events. Comparable to Edgar's corporate catering and private dining operations (Pinnacle Club, conference centers), though Restaurant Associates focuses exclusively on client-site and institutional dining rather than owned retail venues.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EdgarsBistro
• Instagraminstagram.com/edgarsbistromacon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edgar's-hospitality-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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