Good Time Design

What Good Time Design does

Good Time Design is a private, founder-led hospitality and entertainment group founded in 2006 by Ty Hauter and headquartered at 715 J Street in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. The company owns and operates 14 venues across San Diego, California and Nashville/Franklin, Tennessee, with expansion into Las Vegas planned for mid-2027 via a partnership with Durango Casino & Resort. Its venue portfolio spans country-music honky-tonks (Moonshine Flats at 18,000+ square feet, Moonshine Beach), music-themed bars (Odie's in partnership with Old Dominion, Happy Does, Sidecar Bar, Heartbreakers Hideaway, Patrick's Gaslamp Pub), Mexican and casual dining (The Blind Burro, Lucky's Lunch Counter, Coal Town Pizza, Coal Town Public House, Sonny's Patio Pub & Refuge), and a Deck extension at Moonshine Flats. The company also provides in-house services — accounting, training, menu development, entertainment production, construction, general contracting, private event management, and branding — that support both its own venues and external hospitality clients, plus co-branded beverage products (Buena Cerveza with Coronado Brewing, Hooch Brothers Vodka, Holler & Swaller Hard Tea) and a merchandise e-commerce line.

The business model is multi-revenue-stream: food and beverage sales across 14 concepts, cover charges and ticket revenue from live music programming (national acts booked via relationships with Red Light Management and The 10:10 Creative), private event venue rental and catering for groups of 25 to 2,500 guests, and branded merchandise and beverage collaborations. Customer segments are consumer-led (nightlife and live music enthusiasts, casual diners, sports fans, private event hosts) plus corporate event buyers, served via physical venue distribution with no identified digital product surface. The technology stack is not technology-focused; the company's moat derives from prime real estate locations, entertainment-agency relationships, a recognized brand (Moonshine Flats' 2020 Country Bar of the Year), and founder/operator expertise. AI/ML capabilities are not evidenced.

Name

Good Time Design

Legal name

Good Time Design

Website

https://goodtimedesignsd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Good Time Design is a private hospitality and entertainment group operating 14 owned bars, restaurants, and live-music venues across San Diego, Nashville, and Franklin, with a 29,000-square-foot Las Vegas venue in development for 2027. It serves nightlife enthusiasts, casual diners, and private event hosts via food and beverage sales, live entertainment programming, and event management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality & Live Entertainment Venues

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Casino Hotels (721120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightlife Venue Groups & Operators (Multi-Location) (MPAGAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC), Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Rooftop Bars & Outdoor Nightlife Venues (MPAGAIAF), Specialty & Entertainment Venue Property Management (BPAJAGAO)

Keywords

• Live music venues
• Hospitality entertainment group
• Private event services
• Restaurant bar operations
• Country music venues

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Venues generate revenue through food and beverage sales including cocktails, beer, wine, and menu items across 14 restaurant and bar concepts.
2. Entertainment and Cover Charges: Live music venues charge cover fees or tickets for performances by national acts and local artists, contributing to revenue at venues like Moonshine Flats and Moonshine Beach.
3. Private Events: Venues host private events from 25 to 2,500 guests, generating revenue through venue rental, catering, and event services.
4. Merchandise and Retail: Sale of branded merchandise including uniforms and retail items through e-commerce and at venues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Good Time Design owns and operates a portfolio of 14 hospitality and live entertainment venues across San Diego, CA and Nashville/Franklin, TN, including honky-tonks, sports bars, Mexican cantinas, and casual dining restaurants. Beyond venue operations, the company provides end-to-end hospitality support services (accounting, training, menu development, entertainment production, construction, marketing, and branding) and private event services for groups of 25 to 2,500 guests, with expansion into Las Vegas planned for 2027.

Product overview

Good Time Design is a hospitality and entertainment group operating 14 venues across San Diego, CA and Nashville/Franklin, TN since 2006. The portfolio spans live music honky-tonks (Moonshine Flats, Moonshine Beach), bars (Heartbreakers Hideaway, Sidecar Bar, Happy Does, Patrick's Gaslamp Pub), Mexican restaurants (The Blind Burro), sports bars, and casual dining (Lucky's Lunch Counter, Coal Town Pizza, Coal Town Public House, Sonny's Patio Pub & Refuge). Beyond venue operations, the company provides hospitality support services including accounting, training, menu development, entertainment production, construction, event management, and branding. A notable offering is Odie's, a partnership with Old Dominion band. The company is expanding into Las Vegas with Moonshine Flats at Durango Resort (2027).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Odie's: Entertainment complex and bar partnership with Old Dominion band in Nashville's Midtown, featuring The Backyard outdoor seating, The Live Room with state-of-the-art A/V equipment, and space for live music performances
• Moonshine Flats
• Moonshine Beach
• Happy Does

Products and services

• Moonshine Flats Country music honky-tonk bar and live music venue spanning over 18,000 square feet across 2 levels in San Diego, featuring a massive wooden dance floor and one of the largest LED screens in Southern California. Targets country music fans and nightlife enthusiasts.
• The Deck at Moonshine Flats Open-air extension of Moonshine Flats offering casual dining, supersized bucket cocktails, pool and backyard-style games including corn hole and shuffleboard, and a classic bar menu with smokehouse BBQ.
• Lucky's Lunch Counter Nostalgic neighborhood sandwich and hot dog restaurant across from Petco Park in San Diego serving over-stuffed sandwiches, high quality hot dogs, and traditional breakfast fare.
• The Blind Burro Mexican cantina in San Diego serving authentic Baja-inspired street food with an emphasis on local sustainable seafood and fresh harvest, featuring an extensive tequila, mezcal, and spirits program.
• Patrick's Gaslamp Pub Historic blues, soul, and rock 'n roll bar in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter operating since 1933, offering live music seven days a week.
• Happy Does (San Diego) Indoor-outdoor retro watering hole in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter featuring power-packed drinks, chicken tenders, karaoke nights, live music, dancing, game hall, and Club Happy.
• Moonshine Beach Bar and live music venue in Pacific Beach, San Diego featuring concerts, line dancing, and DJs, with a 7,000 sq ft outdoor area including two large raised decks and a 600 sq ft stage.
• Odie's 9,000 square foot entertainment complex in Nashville's Midtown featuring 4 unique areas including The Backyard with outdoor seating and 15-foot 4K LED wall, and The Live Room with state-of-the-art A/V equipment. Operated in partnership with Old Dominion band.
• Heartbreakers Hideaway Midtown Nashville bar in the historic Music Row area featuring strong cocktails and classic American food favorites, with a no-frills late-night atmosphere.
• Happy Does Nashville Retro indoor-outdoor bar hangout in Nashville's Midtown offering drink specials, bar food favorites, games, karaoke rooms, and big screen sports viewing.
• Sidecar Bar Nashville Live entertainment bar in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood featuring game day viewing, strong drinks, DJ performances nightly, weekday happy hours, and themed nights.
• Coal Town Pizza Fast-casual eatery in Franklin's Westhaven Town Center serving freshly fired pizzas, specialty salads, housemade chicken tenders, beer on tap, canned cocktails, and wine on a lakeside patio.
• Coal Town Public House Modern American grill in Westhaven's Town Center in Franklin, TN with elevated takes on American cuisine, full service bar with wine, beer, and craft cocktails, plus temperature-controlled porches and outdoor cocktail area overlooking the lake.
• Sonny's Patio Pub & Refuge Neighborhood restaurant and bar in Nashville's historic Germantown serving good mood food, power-packed drinks, and bar games.
• Private Events Services End-to-end private event services for groups of 25 to 2,500 guests across Good Time Design venues, including sales, design, event management and operations, strategic planning, creative services, clientele development, and off-site catering.
• Hospitality Support Services Full-service hospitality support including accounting, employee and management training, menu development, entertainment production, construction, general contracting, marketing, and branding services for venue operators and hospitality partners.
• Retail & Merchandise Uniform and merchandise design, textile printing, and branded merchandise e-commerce for Good Time Design venues and partners.
• Beverage Brand Collaborations Co-developed beverage brand partnerships including Buena Cerveza Mexican Lager (with Coronado Brewing Co.), Hooch Brothers Vodka (with Gaucho Brothers), Gaucho Premium Rum, and Holler & Swaller Hard Tea.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 years of successful country music venue operations at Moonshine Flats
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Durango Casino & ResortmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Partnership to bring Moonshine Flats country music venue from San Diego to Las Vegas as part of Durango's $385 million North Expansion project. The 29,000-square-foot, two-story venue will feature a main stage, five bars, gaming areas, and outdoor patio. Construction begins January 2026 with completion targeted for mid-2027.
• Old DominioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CMA and ACM multi-award winning country band Old Dominion partnered with Good Time Design to create Odie's, a 9,000 square foot entertainment complex in Nashville's Midtown. The partnership aims to give back to the music community by creating a dedicated space celebrating songwriters, musicians, and local talent. Odie's features 4 unique areas including The Backyard and The Live Room with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment.
• Coronado Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on 'Buena Cerveza' Mexican Lager, a branded beer product sold at Good Time Design venues.
• Gaucho Brothers / Hooch Brothers VodkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage brand collaboration for Hooch Brothers Vodka featured at Good Time Design venues.
• Holler & Swaller Hard TeaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage brand partnership launched in Southern California market with Hard Tea product.
• Red Light ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor entertainment agency relationship for booking national touring acts and artist development at Good Time Design venues.
• The 10:10 CreativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntertainment agency partnership for artist booking and live entertainment programming.
• Country Music Association (CMA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate membership and active participation in CMA initiatives supporting songwriter community and country music industry.
• Academy of Country Music (ACM)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate membership and participation in ACM awards and industry events supporting country music artists and industry professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The h.wood Group: Los Angeles-based hospitality lifestyle group operating multiple nightlife, restaurant, and event concepts (Delilah, Bootsy Bellows, The Peppermint Club). Comparable as a founder-led multi-concept nightlife/dining operator with live entertainment programming.
• Punch Bowl Social: Multi-location 'eatertainment' operator combining casual dining, bowling, karaoke, and live entertainment. Comparable in concept mix (food + bar + live music) and multi-unit operating model, though more family-leaning demographic.
• Hakkasan Group: Global nightlife and dining operator (Hakkasan, Omnia, Wet Republic, Yauatcha) with deep Las Vegas and entertainment-tourism presence. Closely comparable business model combining high-production live entertainment with premium F&B at destination venues.
• Tao Group Hospitality: Operates a portfolio of nightlife, restaurant, and event venues (Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Avenue) across Las Vegas, New York, and other markets. Comparable as a multi-concept nightlife/hospitality group monetizing cover charges, bottle service, private events, and F&B at scale.
• Ryman Hospitality Properties: Owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and Ole Red brand - a multi-location country-music live entertainment and dining operator that competes for the same artist booking pipeline and country-music fan demographic that Good Time Design targets with Moonshine Flats and Odie's.
• Standard International (The Standard Hotels): Lifestyle hospitality group operating boutique hotels integrated with bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues (The Standard, L.A. Venue). Comparable as a multi-unit operator monetizing nightlife programming and F&B as primary revenue drivers.
• Bottleneck Management: Chicago-based operator of more than 30 bars and restaurants across the U.S. Comparable as a privately held multi-unit nightlife/dining operator with diversified concepts and a focus on live music programming.
• sbe Entertainment Group (Sam Nazarian): Hospitality and entertainment lifestyle company operating SLS Hotels, Katsuya, The Bazaar, and Cleo concepts. Comparable founder-driven multi-brand hospitality/nightlife operator with both lodging and nightlife exposure.

Emerging players

• Bartaco: Multi-unit upscale Mexican-inspired restaurant and bar operator with patio-driven nightlife positioning. Comparable as a multi-concept F&B/bar operator, though narrower concept scope than Good Time Design's nightlife-led portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Entertainment: Largest live entertainment company globally, operating amphitheaters, clubs, and festivals. Comparable as a venue operator monetizing live entertainment, but at vastly larger scale and through ticketed concerts rather than bar-driven country honky-tonk concepts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/moonshineflats
• Facebookfacebook.com/goodtimedesignsd
• Instagraminstagram.com/goodtimedesignsd
• Xx.com/goodtimedesign

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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