Tom Kelly’s Chophouse and Pub

What Tom Kelly’s Chophouse and Pub does

Tom Kelly's Chophouse and Pub is a privately-held, single-location full-service restaurant and bar operating at 495 Degroate Road in New Lenox, Illinois, serving the local community and surrounding Chicago-southwest suburbs with American pub fare influenced by Irish pub traditions. Its core menu centers on signature items such as the Reuben sandwich, Reuben Rolls, steak sandwich, Fish & Chips, and a broad draft-beer selection that spans budget lagers to premium crafts, with appetizers priced $8-$16.50, sandwiches $16.50-$24, and entrees around $21. The business extends beyond dine-in through a catering service targeting corporate and warehouse clients ($17.99-$55.99+ per item), branded merchandise sold via a Lightspeed-powered e-commerce store ($16-$70 per item), private events and banquets, gift cards, and a VIP/loyalty program.

The operation is built on a standard hospitality technology stack rather than proprietary infrastructure: Toast Tab handles point-of-sale, online ordering, gift cards, and loyalty; Popmenu powers the website, menu, reviews, and content; and Lightspeed runs the merchandise storefront. Customer acquisition relies on local community presence, word-of-mouth, online reviews (incentivized via a $500 review giveaway), events programming (bingo nights, weekly specials), and a Dine & Donate fundraiser program with schools, teams, and community organizations. With approximately 8 employees, the business runs an extended-hours model (open until midnight or 1 AM most days) and operates without any disclosed institutional ownership, parent company, funding rounds, or expansion beyond the single New Lenox site.

Name

Tom Kelly’s Chophouse and Pub

Legal name

Tom Kelly's

Website

https://tomkellys.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tom Kelly's Chophouse and Pub is a privately-held, single-location American-Irish pub and chophouse in New Lenox, Illinois, serving local consumers with dine-in, bar, catering, private events, gift cards, and branded merchandise through Toast Tab and Popmenu-powered channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant & Pub

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Neighborhood Bars & Taverns (CRANACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

Keywords

• Casual dining restaurant
• Pub and bar service
• Corporate catering
• Branded merchandise sales
• Community fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

New Lenox

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food & Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from dine-in restaurant service including appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, entrees, and bar beverages. Sales generated through table service, bar service, and online ordering.
2. Catering Services: Corporate and warehouse catering services providing food for events and gatherings. Includes customized menu options and delivery services.
3. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts, hats, tank tops, crewnecks, zip-ups, and specialty items sold through the restaurant's website.
4. Gift Cards: Gift card sales through Toast Tab platform, generating upfront revenue redeemable for food and beverages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tom Kelly's Chophouse and Pub is a single-location restaurant and bar in New Lenox, Illinois that sells American pub fare with Irish influences (signature Reuben sandwich, Reuben Rolls, steak sandwich, Fish & Chips) along with an extensive draft beer selection through dine-in, bar service, takeout, and delivery. Beyond its core food and beverage offering, the business also provides corporate and warehouse catering, private event/banquet hosting, branded merchandise (apparel), gift cards, and a VIP/loyalty rewards program.

Product overview

Tom Kelly's Chophouse and Pub is a single-location restaurant in New Lenox, IL offering a unified dining experience centered around its main menu of American pub fare including signature items like the Reuben sandwich, steak sandwich, and Fish & Chips. The business operates multiple service channels: an in-house dining room with full bar, an online ordering system for pickup and delivery, catering services for corporate and private events, a merchandise store selling branded apparel, a loyalty/VIP program, gift cards, and community fundraiser programs. These offerings are all connected through the restaurant's digital platform powered by Popmenu and Toast Tab, enabling customers to order, reserve, join loyalty programs, and purchase merchandise through a unified web presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Menu (Dine-in Food)
• Bar/Drinks Menu
• Catering Menu
• Corporate & Warehouse Catering
• Private Events & Banquets
• Online Ordering (Takeout & Delivery)
• Branded Merchandise Store
• Gift Cards
• VIP/Loyalty Program
• Dine & Donate Fundraisers

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Claddagh Irish Pubs: Irish pub chain offering full bar service, traditional Irish fare, and community atmosphere across multiple U.S. locations. Comparable to Tom Kelly's in Irish pub positioning, full menu + bar model, and neighborhood gathering focus.
• Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Co. Chicago-area Irish-American pub and brewery with neighborhood locations offering craft beer, full food menu, and event hosting. Directly comparable in Irish pub identity, Chicago-area market, and full-service dining/bar model.
• The Curragh Irish Pub: Chicago-area Irish pub with full bar, traditional menu, and private event hosting. Comparable neighborhood Irish pub concept with similar food + bar offering and local community focus.
• Hackney's: Long-standing Chicago suburban pub chain with American menu, full bar, and family-friendly atmosphere. Comparable in suburban Chicago footprint, casual dining + bar model, and community-oriented positioning.
• The Galway Arms: Chicago Irish pub with full bar, Irish-American menu, and private event space. Comparable in Irish pub identity, urban/suburban Chicago market, and integrated food + drink offering.

Broad incumbents

• Buffalo Wild Wings: National sports bar chain with broad beer selection, casual food menu, and bar service. Competes for similar dine-in bar occasions and casual dining occasions but at national scale with broader menu and sports programming.
• Houlihan's: National casual dining bar-and-grill chain with full bar, American menu, and event hosting. Overlaps with Tom Kelly's on casual full-service dining with strong bar component, but operates at national chain scale.
• Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen: National casual dining chain offering American comfort food at value price points. Competes for similar local casual dining occasions but with broader menu, lower price points, and national marketing reach.

Peers

• McCormick & Schmick's:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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