Lazlo's Inc

What Lazlo's Inc does

Lazlo's, Inc. operates Lazlo's Brewery & Grill, a Nebraska-based brewpub chain founded in 1991 as the state's first brewpub, with three restaurant locations: the Historic Haymarket in Lincoln (210 N 7th St, opened 1991), South Lincoln (5900 Old Cheney Rd, opened 2000), and Omaha (2425 S 192nd Ave, opened 2006). The company is wholly owned by Lincoln-based hospitality group Telesis Inc., which also operates the in-house brewery Empyrean Brewing Co.® (Nebraska's oldest independently owned craft brewery), the sister FireWorks Restaurant concept at 5750 S. 86th St in Lincoln, and Avert™ Vertical Cultivations, a hydroponic farm established in 2019 that supplies locally grown produce. The core offering combines from-scratch hickory-wood grilled comfort food—Certified Angus Beef® burgers and steaks, fresh seafood flown in daily, signature Rainbow Chicken and Lahvosh cracker-thin flatbread—with small-batch handcrafted ales (Golden Cypher Hazy IPA, Watch Man IPA, Third Stone Brown Ale, Burning Skye Scottish-Style Ale, Luna Sea ESB, Chaco Canyon Gold Ale, Collapsar Oatmeal Stout) served exclusively on draft at its restaurants. Signature programs include the "Brewed Awakenings" curated beer-and-food pairing system based on complement, contrast, and cleanse principles, published allergen and gluten-free menus, and private dining rooms accommodating 20–90 guests across the three locations.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer restaurant model with revenue drawn from full-service dine-in, takeout via ToastTab-powered online ordering (curbside pickup available, no delivery offered), family dinner takeout packages priced $45.99–$78.99 serving 4–6 people, digital and physical gift cards redeemable across Lazlo's and FireWorks plus Empyrean growlers, private event bookings (corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, reunions with 2-week minimum notice), and growler (64oz, $18.50–$20.50 new / $14–$16 refill) and keg sales. Menu pricing spans $7.99 appetizers to $42.99 prime rib, supported by weekday happy hour discounts ($2 off craft beer, $1 off cocktails/wine/margaritas, $2 off most appetizers) and monthly Monday Pint Night promotions with collectible glassware. Marketing is locally focused through Instagram (@lazlosbreweryandgrill), per-location Facebook pages, email newsletter, the "Life Happens at Lazlo's" customer-testimonial program, and long-standing community partnerships with Eventide Meals on Wheels (supported since 2010, 4.5M+ lifetime deliveries, 500 meals/day), Food Bank of Lincoln (55,130+ lifetime meals donated), Breakthrough T1D ($13,000 raised in 2025), and League of Human Dignity. The company has earned Lincoln's Best Restaurant recognition and operates sustainability infrastructure via Telesis's private solar array (45,000 kWh/month peak generation, powering ~50 homes equivalent), 80%+ fryer oil-to-bio-diesel recycling, and 270 tons of annual material recycling. No AI/ML capabilities, venture funding, M&A activity, leadership profiles, or public revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Lazlo's Inc

Legal name

Lazlo, Inc.

Website

https://lazlosbreweryandgrill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lazlo's, Inc. operates three Nebraska brewpub restaurants under Telesis Inc., combining from-scratch hickory-wood grilled comfort food with craft beer from its in-house Empyrean Brewing Co., serving individual diners, families, corporate groups, and craft beer enthusiasts since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brewpub Restaurant Dining

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF)

Keywords

• Brewpub dining
• Craft beer
• Comfort food
• Hickory grilling
• Private events

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dine-In Restaurant Sales: Full-service restaurant with dine-in seating across 3 locations. Menu features appetizers, Lahvosh (cracker-thin flatbread dishes), soups/salads, sandwiches/wraps, hickory-grilled burgers, classic entrees, steaks, seafood, kids menu, desserts, craft beer, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Average check size not disclosed.
2. Takeout and Online Ordering: Takeout service at all locations via phone or online ordering (ToastTab platform). Curbside pickup available. Family dinner packages serving 4-6 people priced from $45.99-$78.99. No delivery currently offered.
3. Gift Cards: E-gift cards and physical gift cards usable at any Lazlo's, FireWorks Restaurant, or for Empyrean Brewing Co. growlers. Cards valid for dine-in or takeout.
4. Private Dining Events: Private dining rooms available at all three locations with varying capacities (20-90 guests). Includes corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, company parties, family reunions. Contact via event coordinator or online inquiry form with 2-week minimum notice.
5. Growler and Keg Sales: 64oz growlers filled with Empyrean beer available for purchase ($18.50-$20.50 for new, $14-$16 refill). Keg orders for events available direct from Empyrean Brewing Co.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lazlo's Inc operates a Nebraska brewpub restaurant chain at three locations (Lincoln Historic Haymarket, South Lincoln, and Omaha), serving from-scratch comfort food cooked over a live hickory-wood fire alongside craft beer brewed on-site by its in-house subsidiary Empyrean Brewing Co. The company also offers online ordering for takeout, family-style dinner packages, gift cards, growler and keg sales, and private dining event hosting.

Product overview

Lazlo's Inc operates Lazlo's Brewery & Grill, a Nebraska-based brewpub chain with three restaurant locations (Historic Haymarket in Lincoln, South Lincoln, and Omaha). The company offers a unified dining experience combining from-scratch comfort food cooked over hickory wood fires with craft beer from its in-house Empyrean Brewing Co. subsidiary. Additional products and services include gift cards, online ordering with curbside pickup, family dinner takeout packages, and private dining room rentals for events. Brewed Awakenings is a signature beer-food pairing program that enhances the customer experience by pairing Empyrean craft beers with menu items based on complement, contrast, and cleanse principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brewed Awakening: A curated flavor profile achieved by pairing a specific dish at Lazlo's with a complementary house-brewed Empyrean craft beer to enhance the taste of both

Products and services

• Lazlo's Brewery & Grill Full-service brewpub restaurant chain with three Nebraska locations (Lincoln Historic Haymarket, South Lincoln, Omaha) offering hickory-wood grilled comfort food, craft beer on draft, cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages for dine-in and takeout.
• Empyrean Brewing Co. Craft Beer Nebraska's oldest independently owned craft brewery producing small-batch handcrafted ales served exclusively on draft at Lazlo's restaurants. Beers include Golden Cypher Hazy IPA, Watch Man IPA, Third Stone Brown Ale, Burning Skye Scottish-Style Ale, Luna Sea ESB, Chaco Canyon Gold Ale, and Collapsar Oatmeal Stout.
• Private Dining and Event Hosting Private event hosting at dedicated rooms across all three Nebraska locations, including the Empyrean Room, Hickory Room, Library Room, Brewery Room, Grain Room, and full second floor options. Capacities range from 20 to 90 guests with full A/V capabilities and professional event coordination.
• Family Dinner Takeout Packages Family-style takeout meals serving 4-6 people, featuring options such as Rainbow Chicken, Voodoo Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Baby Back Ribs, Ribs & BBQ Chicken, Prime Rib Enchiladas, and Kabobs (Sirloin or Chicken). Packages include a salad tray, two side dishes, and choice of entree, priced from $45.99 to $78.99.
• Lazlo's Gift Cards E-gift cards and physical gift cards usable at any Lazlo's location, FireWorks Restaurant, or for Empyrean Brewing Co. growler purchases. Valid for dine-in or takeout.
• Empyrean Growlers and Kegs 64oz growlers filled with Empyrean beer available for purchase at Lazlo's restaurants, and keg orders fulfilled direct from Empyrean Brewing Co. for events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years operating as Nebraska's first brewpub
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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 1991Nebraska's oldest independently owned craft brewery, founded in 1990 and serving small-batch handcrafted ales since 1991. In-house brewery connected to Lazlo's Haymarket location. Beers available exclusively on draft at Lazlo's restaurants. Food and beer developed side-by-side with curated pairing system (Brewed Awakenings).
• Telesis, Inc.coreOthersParent company of Lazlo's Brewery & Grill. Owns and operates multiple restaurant brands including FireWorks Restaurant, Empyrean Brewing Co., and Avert Vertical Cultivations. Owns one of Nebraska's largest private solar arrays providing renewable energy. Headquartered in Lincoln, NE.
• FireWorks RestaurantcoreOthersSister restaurant concept under same parent company (Telesis, Inc.) where wood-fired cooking takes center stage with international flair. Located at 5750 S. 86th St, Lincoln, NE. Gift cards valid at both Lazlo's and FireWorks locations.
• Athletic Brewing Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-alcoholic craft beer provider whose products (Upside Dawn Golden, Free Wave Hazy IPA, Atletica Mexican-Style Copper) are sold at Lazlo's restaurants as N/A alternatives.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Nebraska Brewing Company: Nebraska-based craft brewery with broader wholesale and taproom distribution, comparable to Empyrean Brewing Co. as a Nebraska craft beer peer with overlapping geography.

Direct peers

• Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery: Multi-unit brewpub chain pairing on-site brewed craft beer with full-service menus, directly comparable concept offering both restaurant service and brewery operations under one roof.
• Upstream Brewing Company: Midwest brewpub combining in-house brewery with scratch kitchen dining, similar independent/regional brewpub profile to Lazlo's with comparable food-and-beer philosophy.
• BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse: Large casual-dining chain with in-house brewery producing proprietary beers, comparable brewpub model at greater scale with similar food-beer pairing strategy.
• Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: National brewpub chain combining in-house craft brewing with full-service casual dining, similar to Lazlo's brewpub-plus-restaurant model with proprietary beer and food pairings.
• FireWorks Restaurant: Sister concept under the same Telesis Inc. parent, offering wood-fired international cuisine in Lincoln; closest operational peer sharing kitchen philosophy, infrastructure, and gift-card ecosystem with Lazlo's.
• Yard House: Casual upscale restaurant featuring an extensive craft beer lineup with American fare, sharing Lazlo's positioning around curated beer and food pairing in a full-service setting.
• Granite City Food & Brewery: Multi-state brewpub chain with in-house craft brewery serving American casual fare paired with house beer, structurally similar to Lazlo's concept and execution.
• Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom: Casual dining chain built around craft beer selection (90+ taps) with full food menu, comparable brewpub-adjacent model emphasizing beer-and-food combination.
• HopCat: Regional craft beer bar and restaurant chain known for extensive tap selection and comfort food, comparable to Lazlo's craft-beer-forward casual dining approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Lazlos.Haymarket
• Instagraminstagram.com/lazlosbreweryandgrill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lazlo-s-brewery-and-grill

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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