FireWorks Restaurant

What FireWorks Restaurant does

FireWorks Restaurant is a single-location, wood-fired dining establishment founded in 2002 in South Lincoln, Nebraska (5750 S 86th St, at the corner of 86th and Old Cheney), operating as a wholly owned brand within Telesis Inc.'s diversified Lincoln-based portfolio that also includes Lazlo's Brewery & Grill, Empyrean Brewing Co., Data Security Inc., and Avert Vertical Cultivations. The restaurant runs a full-service casual-upscale model with dine-in, takeout and online ordering with curbside pickup (via Toast Tab), private dining events across four dedicated rooms (Hearth, Fireplace, Fire Escape, Sunroom), gift cards interoperable across FireWorks and Lazlo's locations and Empyrean growlers, and a Friends with Benefits loyalty program (1 point per $1, $10 reward per 100 points, plus birthday perks). Menu items are individually priced (kids' items $6.49–$9.99, main menu $11.99–$39.99), with family-style packages serving 4–6 guests priced $44.99–$75.49 and beverage promotions including weekday Happy Hour (3–6 p.m.) and Wine Wednesday (25% off bottles). Pricing is pay-as-you-go across all channels with no published subscription or contracted enterprise tier.

The restaurant's core production technology is a wood-fired cooking stack — live hickory fire grilling, a custom wood-fired pizza oven, and a wood-fired rotisserie — combined with a from-scratch kitchen producing in-house marinades, dressings, sauces, and sides. Menu offerings span rotisserie chicken, prime rib, steaks (Top Sirloin, Filet, Ribeye), burgers, seafood (Miso Salmon), wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and a dedicated gluten-free/allergen menu. The restaurant holds an exclusive draft pour arrangement with Empyrean Brewing Co., Nebraska's oldest independently owned craft brewery (founded in Lincoln in 1990/1991), and pairs seven named house ales (Burning Skye Scottish Ale, Golden Cypher Hazy IPA, Watch Man IPA, Chaco Canyon Gold Ale, Third Stone Brown Ale, Luna Sea ESB, Collapsar Oatmeal Stout) with rotating seasonal taps.

FireWorks targets individual diners, families, dietary-restricted guests (gluten-free/allergen), local beverage-focused customers, loyalty program members, and private event organizers (corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, graduation receptions, retirement parties, birthdays) at a single Lincoln, NE location. GTM is direct-to-consumer, community-led, and event-driven: dine-in, online ordering with curbside pickup, and private dining event bookings, supplemented by organic social (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn), email newsletter, and community engagement (2026 Mayor's Local Food Challenge participation and nonprofit donation program prioritizing Lincoln/Omaha 501(c)(3) organizations). Customer concentration is distributed across consumer transactions with no named enterprise anchors; revenue, headcount specifics, and unit economics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

FireWorks Restaurant

Legal name

Telesis Inc.

Website

https://fireworksrestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FireWorks Restaurant is a single-location, wood-fired dining establishment in Lincoln, Nebraska, founded in 2002 and operated under Telesis Inc., serving casual-upscale American cuisine (wood-fired steaks, seafood, rotisserie chicken, pizzas) to local diners, families, and private event groups, with exclusive Empyrean Brewing Co. craft beer on draft.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Pubs & Gastropubs (THAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Wood-fired restaurant
• Craft beer dining
• Private dining events
• Online food ordering
• Restaurant loyalty program

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln, Nebraska

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Service: Full-service restaurant dining with wood-fired cuisine, craft beers from Empyrean Brewing Co., cocktails, and wine
2. Takeout and Online Ordering: Curbside pickup and takeout orders placed online or by phone, with orders packed and ready for customer pickup
3. Private Dining Events: Private event hosting with dedicated rooms (Hearth Room, Fireplace Room, Fire Escape Room, Sunroom) with no room rental fee, featuring customizable menus
4. Beverage Sales: Craft beer (Empyrean Brewing Co.), wine (with Wednesday 25% off bottle discounts), cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages including Happy Hour specials
5. Gift Cards: E-gift cards and physical gift cards for dine-in or takeout at FireWorks and Lazlo's locations, or Empyrean Brewing Co. growlers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FireWorks Restaurant is a wood-fired dining establishment that prepares menu items from scratch daily using hickory-fired grills, ovens, and rotisseries. The restaurant offers dine-in service, takeout and online ordering, private dining event hosting, and a full beverage program including craft beer from the in-house Empyrean Brewing Co. partnership, cocktails, and wine, supported by a loyalty program for repeat guests.

Product overview

FireWorks Restaurant is a single-location wood-fired dining establishment located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company offers a unified restaurant service portfolio centered on from-scratch, wood-fired cooking, with core offerings including dine-in service, online ordering with curbside pickup, private dining events, and family-style takeout meals. The restaurant's product ecosystem includes its main dining experience, the Empyrean Brewing Co. beer program (served exclusively on draft), a Friends With Benefits loyalty program, and gift card products. No modular platform architecture exists; all offerings are operational services of a single restaurant brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empyrean Brewing Co. House-brewed craft beer from Nebraska's original craft brewery, exclusively on draft at FireWorks
• Friends With Benefits Loyalty Program

Products and services

• Wood-Fired Dine-In Restaurant Service Full-service dine-in restaurant offering a from-scratch, wood-fired menu featuring hickory-grilled, oven-baked, and rotisserie-prepared items for individual diners and families in Lincoln, Nebraska.
• Takeout and Online Ordering

Quantifiable outcome

• Private dining rooms accommodate groups from 20 to 64 guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Empyrean Brewing Co.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Nebraska's oldest independently owned craft brewery founded in Lincoln in 1990. Empyrean Brewing Co. beer is exclusively served on draft at FireWorks Restaurant. The partnership includes custom beer and food pairing development, with recipes tested alongside what is on tap. FireWorks team members are expertly trained on all Empyrean offerings. Beers include Burning Skye Scottish Ale, Golden Cypher Hazy IPA, Watch Man IPA, Chaco Canyon Gold Ale, Third Stone Brown Ale, Luna Sea ESB, Collapsar Oatmeal Stout, and seasonal/rotating taps.
• Telesis Inc.coreOthersTelesis Inc. is the parent company operating FireWorks Restaurant alongside sister properties Lazlo's Brewery & Grill, Empyrean Brewing Co., Data Security Inc., and Avert Vertical Cultivations. All properties are locally owned and operated in the Lincoln, NE area since 2002.
• Lazlo's Brewery & GrillminorOthersSister restaurant under Telesis Inc. Gift cards can be used interchangeably at any Lazlo's or FireWorks location. Both restaurants offer Empyrean Brewing Co. products.
• City of LincolnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFireWorks Restaurant participates in the 2026 Mayor's Local Food Challenge (July 1 - October 31), sourcing ingredients from local Nebraska farmers. Each month's featured pizza uses locally grown produce to support the regional food system and strengthen the local agricultural community.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lazlo's Brewery & Grill: Sister property under Telesis Inc., also serving Empyrean Brewing Co. draft beer with a similar casual American menu and interchangeable gift card program — the closest operational and brand analogue.
• HopCat: Multi-unit gastropub chain emphasizing craft beer (including exclusive brews) paired with elevated casual food — comparable in craft-beer-led positioning and full-service dining model.
• BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse: Casual full-service restaurant with in-house brewery and craft beer program, deep menu, and loyalty program — directly comparable on the beer-plus-casual-food-plus-loyalty axis.
• Yard House: National casual dining chain centered on a large draft-beer program and full bar with elevated American fare — comparable mix of craft beer, full bar, and broad casual menu.
• Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: Brewpub-style casual restaurant pairing house-brewed craft beer with elevated American fare — closely comparable on the brewery-partnership-plus-restaurant model.
• Twin Peaks Restaurant: Casual dining chain combining full bar/craft beer with elevated American comfort food — comparable positioning as a bar-forward casual restaurant.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Roadhouse: Large casual steakhouse chain with wood-fire grill elements, family-style value offerings, and strong loyalty — comparable on steak-focused casual dining at a value price.
• Bonefish Grill: Casual upscale chain centered on wood-grilled seafood with full bar — comparable on the wood-fired cooking technique and casual-upscale positioning.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Casual sports-bar chain with full bar, beer-focused promotions, and event/private room capability — comparable on bar-led casual dining with group/event revenue streams.
• Famous Dave's: National BBQ chain built around wood-smoked meats and event/catering programs — relevant comparator for wood-fire cooking technique and family takeout packaging.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/fireworksne
• Facebookfacebook.com/FireWorksNE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fireworksne
• Instagraminstagram.com/fireworksrestaurant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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