Maize Career Academy

What Maize Career Academy does

Firmographic metadata identifies the entity as "Maize Career Academy," founded in 1991, with 11 employees and a website of https://www.larkspuronline.com/ — however, all substantive operational data in the source corpus describes Larkspur Bistro & Bar, a privately-held American bistro in Wichita, Kansas. There is no data in the corpus describing career academy, education, training, or workforce services; the entire extractable footprint pertains to the restaurant operation. This analysis is therefore based on what the data supports: a restaurant business.

Larkspur Bistro & Bar operates a single location at 904 East Douglas Avenue in the Old Town district of Wichita, serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with a multi-cuisine menu blending Mediterranean, French, Italian, and American influences. The menu emphasizes fresh seafood, hand-cut Sterling Silver steaks, signature appetizers, and specialty desserts, supported by an extensive wine program, a garden patio, and live entertainment (baby grand piano and saxophone). The underlying technology consists of a WordPress-based website with online reservation booking, a cardfoundry.com gift card storefront, and standard social media presence.

The business model combines three primary revenue streams: transaction-based on-site dining (per-cover pricing $7-$48 on individual items, $29.95-$40 for brunch buffets), professional-services banquet and off-site catering (boxed lunches $14/box with $150 minimum, plated/buffet/station-style event packages), and gift card sales. The target customer base spans individual diners seeking upscale dining, wedding couples, corporate clients, and families celebrating graduations or other milestones. Marketing is conducted through organic social (Facebook, Instagram, X), a bi-weekly email newsletter, blog content, and directory listings on WeddingWire, Visit Wichita, and Wichita By EB. The business was formerly known as Larkspur Restaurant and Bar prior to a rebranding to Larkspur Bistro & Bar.

Name

Maize Career Academy

Legal name

Larkspur Bistro & Bar

Website

https://larkspuronline.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maize Career Academy's web footprint (larkspuronline.com) corresponds to Larkspur Bistro & Bar, a privately-held fine-dining American bistro in Old Town Wichita serving lunch, dinner, brunch, and event guests via on-site banquet rooms and off-site catering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

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

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Banquet and catering
• American bistro cuisine
• Off-site catering service
• Event venue hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Service: On-site dining revenue from lunch, dinner menus featuring Mediterranean, French, Italian and American cuisine with fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, signature appetizers and specialty desserts
2. Banquet and Catering Services: On-site banquet rooms and off-site catering for weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, private celebrations. Includes plated dinner service, buffet, or station-style options
3. Gift Card Sales: Gift cards sold in any dollar amount for birthdays, anniversaries and corporate gift giving

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maize Career Academy (operating through Larkspur Bistro & Bar) runs a fine dining American bistro in Old Town Wichita serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with a Mediterranean, French, Italian, and American menu featuring fresh seafood, hand-cut Sterling Silver steaks, and signature appetizers. The business also operates two private banquet rooms for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, complemented by off-site catering services and gift card sales.

Product overview

No product information available for Maize Career Academy in the provided source data. The source content pertains entirely to Larkspur Bistro & Bar, a restaurant in Wichita, Kansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fine Dining (Dinner) Service Evening fine dining service offering a unique blend of Mediterranean, French, Italian, and American cuisine with fresh seafood, hand-cut Sterling Silver steaks, signature appetizers, and specialty desserts, served in an intimate Old Town Wichita atmosphere with live piano and saxophone entertainment and a garden patio. Designed for individual diners seeking upscale dining experiences, romantic dinners, and special occasions.
• Lunch Service Midday dine-in service featuring sandwiches, salads, pasta, and daily specials (with items priced from $10 to $24), targeted at individual diners and small groups seeking upscale American bistro lunch fare in the Old Town Wichita location.
• Banquet and Event Services On-site private banquet service offered in two private banquet rooms at the 904 E. Douglas Avenue location, accommodating events such as wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, board luncheons, and private celebrations. Service is available in plated, buffet, or station-style formats with on-site coordination and full setup/cleanup, with the private room supporting events for 60+ guests.
• Off-Site Catering Full-service catering delivered to customer locations for weddings, corporate events, business meetings, conferences, and private parties, including delivery, setup, and cleanup. Available in buffet, plated, or station-style formats, with boxed lunch options at $14 per box (minimum $150 order) and express to-go service.
• Weekend Brunch Buffet Weekend brunch buffet service offering tiered pricing for adults, kids, and young children, commonly used for Mother's Day brunch and other family celebrations. Includes coffee, tea, or soda, with optional Bloody Mary and Mimosa add-ons at $5-$8.
• Gift Cards Gift cards available for purchase in any dollar amount through the restaurant's website, intended for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate gift giving as a presentation of a memorable dining experience.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WeddingWireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed on WeddingWire directory as a wedding venue and catering provider. Provides additional visibility and booking inquiries for wedding services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Siena Tuscan Steakhouse: Italian-influenced steakhouse in Wichita offering upscale dining and private event space. Comparable on cuisine overlap (Italian), premium steak offering, and event hosting.
• YaYa's Eurobistro: European bistro in Wichita, KS with continental cuisine and a casual-upscale atmosphere. Directly comparable as another Wichita Euro-fusion bistro targeting similar diners.
• The Monarch: Modern upscale restaurant in downtown Wichita with a chef-driven menu and cocktail program. Comparable as another premium downtown Wichita dining destination.
• Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar: Upscale steakhouse in Wichita offering premium steaks and a full bar. Comparable to Larkspur's hand-cut Sterling Silver steak program and fine dining positioning.
• Georges French Bistro: Long-standing French/European fine dining restaurant in Wichita, KS. Directly comparable as an independent upscale Wichita bistro competing for the same dinner and event clientele as Larkspur.
• Bristol Seafood Grill: Upscale seafood-focused restaurant in Wichita featuring fresh seafood and steaks. Comparable to Larkspur's fresh seafood and hand-cut steak menu positioning.
• Public at the Brickyard: Upscale New American restaurant and bar located in Old Town Wichita. Directly competes for fine dining and event business in the same district as Larkspur.

Broad incumbents

• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: National upscale chain specializing in prime seafood and steaks with extensive wine list. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the upscale seafood/steak/wine category targeted by Larkspur.
• Bonefish Grill: National upscale-casual chain focused on fresh seafood and steaks. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the seafood/steak upscale dining category where Larkspur competes.
• Biaggis Ristorante Italiano: Mid-scale Italian restaurant chain offering pasta, seafood, and event space. Comparable as a broader Italian-anchored upscale dining concept with banquet/catering capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/larkspurbistro
• Facebookfacebook.com/larkspurwichita
• Instagraminstagram.com/larkspurwichita/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/larkspur-bistro-&-bar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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