The Foundry Restaurant

What The Foundry Restaurant does

The Foundry Restaurant is a privately held, single-location farm-to-table restaurant operating at 50 Commercial Street in Manchester, New Hampshire, within the Historic Manchester Mill-yard on the Merrimack River. The restaurant self-describes as the largest certified Farm to Table restaurant in New Hampshire and offers dinner service Monday through Saturday, a Sunday brunch buffet (9AM-1PM), a Monday burger night, a Tuesday takeout promotion (20% off), and happy hour service Monday through Thursday from 4-6PM in the bar and lounge. Live local musicians perform Thursday through Saturday nights, and the venue accommodates private events for groups up to 70-80 people across cocktail, plated dinner, and buffet formats.

The business generates revenue through four primary streams: dine-in service, takeout orders, private event and function rentals, and bar and lounge beverage sales. Menu pricing ranges from $4 for appetizers to $48 for premium entrees (Steak Frites $42, Baked Haddock $48, Lamb Shoulder $36), with sandwiches priced $22-$32. The restaurant uses OpenTable for online reservations and Toast Tab for gift cards and a customer rewards program, while driving awareness through organic Facebook and Instagram presence. The leadership team includes General Manager Liz Sargent, Assistant General Manager and Beverage Director Zach Stavnezer, Front of House Manager Chifique Kong, Executive Chef Vincent Venice, Chef de Cuisine Aaron McLeod, and Executive Pastry Chef Amanda Acampora.

The Foundry operates as an independent restaurant with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, or subsidiaries. The differentiated offering centers on locally and seasonally sourced ingredients, a waterfront historic-industrial setting, a proprietary craft cocktail program, and an eclectic wine and whiskey list. There is no proprietary technology platform; the technology stack consists of standard hospitality SaaS integrations for reservations, payments, and rewards.

Name

The Foundry Restaurant

Legal name

The Foundry Restaurant

Website

https://foundrynh.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Foundry Restaurant is a single-location farm-to-table restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire, serving local diners, corporate private events, and bar patrons with dinner service, Sunday brunch, happy hour, and takeout.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Farm-to-Table Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFACAF

Farm-to-Table & Contemporary American Restaurants

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

SECONDARYTHAFACAA

Fine Dining Restaurants

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

SECONDARYTHAFAIAC

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Catering & Banquet Foodservice

Keywords

• Farm-to-table dining
• Fine dining restaurant
• Private event catering
• Sunday brunch buffet
• Craft cocktail bar

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Service: Full-service dining experience with dinner service Monday through Saturday and Sunday brunch buffet. Offers a diverse menu featuring farm-to-table dishes, craft cocktails, local beers, wine, and whiskey selections.
2. Takeout Orders: Takeout service with 20% discount on all takeout orders on Tuesdays. Provides food preparation for off-premises consumption.
3. Private Events and Functions: Private dining room rentals for corporate events, holiday parties, and special occasions accommodating groups up to 70-80 people with various layout options including cocktail parties, plated dinners, and buffet service.
4. Bar and Lounge Service: Happy hour service Monday-Thursday 4-6PM in bar and lounge area. Live local musicians perform Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Full cocktail menu with craft cocktails, bourbon, whiskey, scotch, tequila selections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Foundry Restaurant operates a full-service farm-to-table restaurant in Manchester, NH, serving a seasonal dinner menu Monday through Saturday, a Sunday brunch buffet from 9am-1pm, and a bar and lounge program with craft cocktails, local beers, and an extensive whiskey selection. It also provides takeout service and rents private function rooms accommodating 70-80 guests for corporate events, holiday parties, and special occasions with cocktail, plated, and buffet layouts.

Product overview

The Foundry Restaurant is a single-location fine dining establishment offering a unified dining experience centered around its regular dinner service with seasonal menu changes. The restaurant operates as a single product with complementary service offerings: a Sunday Brunch Buffet, Private Functions for events up to 70-80 guests, Happy Hour in the bar & lounge (Mon-Thu 4-6pm), and Takeout Service (with Tuesday 20% discount promotions). The restaurant is the largest certified Farm to Table restaurant in New Hampshire, sourcing locally and seasonally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regular Dining Menu Full-service dinner menu featuring appetizers ($4-$20), sandwiches ($22-$32), entrees ($22-$48) and desserts with seasonal menu changes emphasizing farm-to-table sourcing. Served Monday-Saturday 4-9pm (Friday-Saturday until 10pm) for individual diners, couples, and families.
• Sunday Brunch Buffet Weekly brunch buffet served Sundays from 9am-1pm with last seating at 12pm, featuring eggs, raw bar, fruit, pastries, and rotating seasonal items for local diners and visitors.
• Private Functions Private event hosting for groups up to 70-80 people with various layouts including cocktail parties, multi-course plated dinners, and buffets in rooms with Merrimack River views, targeted at corporate clients and private celebration organizers.
• Happy Hour Bar & lounge happy hour service offered Monday through Thursday from 4-6pm with craft cocktails, local beers, and bar menu specials for adult patrons seeking casual social dining.
• Takeout Service Takeout ordering service available with a 20% discount on all takeout orders placed on Tuesdays, providing off-premises consumption of the restaurant's menu via phone at (603) 836-1925.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• The Cotton Restaurant: A Manchester, NH farm-to-table restaurant offering locally sourced American cuisine, craft cocktails, and rotating seasonal menus. Directly comparable to The Foundry in Manchester location, farm-to-table positioning, and contemporary American menu format.
• The Surf Restaurant: A Manchester, NH upscale-casual restaurant offering contemporary American cuisine, craft cocktails, and private dining. Directly comparable in format, Manchester geography, and premium adult dining positioning.
• Penuche's Ale House: A historic Manchester, NH pub and restaurant offering full-service dining, extensive beer and whiskey selections, and live music. Comparable to The Foundry's bar/lounge programming, craft beverage focus, and Manchester Mill-yard-adjacent position.
• Hanover Street Chophouse: An upscale steakhouse and chophouse in downtown Manchester, NH offering full-service fine dining, private event space, and a craft bar program. Directly competes with The Foundry for Manchester-area fine-dining and private event spend.
• The Common Man (family of restaurants): A long-established New Hampshire restaurant group operating multiple farm-to-table and American-cuisine venues across the state. Directly comparable to The Foundry in regional New Hampshire positioning, full-service dining format, and locally-sourced menu philosophy.
• Republic Cafe: A contemporary American restaurant and bar in Manchester, NH serving seasonal menus, craft cocktails, and weekend brunch. Closely comparable to The Foundry in Manchester location, full-service dining, cocktail program, and farm-to-table style sourcing.

Regional players

• Tuscan Kitchen (Tuscan Brands): A New Hampshire-based Italian farm-to-table restaurant and market concept with locations in Portsmouth, Salem, and Burlington MA. Comparable in farm-to-table sourcing, full-service dining, private event space, and craft Italian/American menu philosophy.
• The Copper Door: Bedford, NH-based restaurant and bar known for its craft cocktail program, bourbon/whiskey selection, and live entertainment. Comparable to The Foundry in beverage-led positioning and live music programming, though primarily regional New Hampshire rather than direct Manchester downtown competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thefoundrynh
• Instagraminstagram.com/thefoundrynh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-foundry-restaurant

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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