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Definition:

A restaurant group is a company that owns and operates multiple restaurant concepts under a single umbrella. These concepts may share similar themes, cuisines, or target markets.

Characteristics:

  • Centralized Management
    Restaurant groups have a central management team that oversees all aspects of the business, including operations, marketing, and finance.
  • Shared Resources
    Groups can leverage shared resources, such as purchasing power, distribution networks, and marketing campaigns, to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
  • Brand Recognition
    Groups can build strong brand recognition by establishing a consistent identity across their concepts.
  • Diversification
    By operating multiple concepts, groups can diversify their revenue streams and reduce risk.
  • Benefits:

  • Economies of Scale
    Groups can negotiate better deals with suppliers and vendors due to their larger purchasing volume.
  • Operational Efficiency
    Centralized management allows for standardized processes and improved operational efficiency.
  • Marketing Synergy
    Groups can cross-promote their concepts and leverage their combined marketing reach.
  • Innovation
    Groups can foster innovation by sharing ideas and resources across their concepts.
  • Types of Restaurant Groups:

  • Corporate Groups
    Owned and operated by large corporations, such as Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse) and Yum! Brands (KFC, Taco Bell).
  • Independent Groups
    Owned and operated by individuals or families, such as Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (RPM Italian, The Publican) and Union Square Hospitality Group (Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe).
  • Franchise Groups
    Groups that license their concepts to franchisees, such as McDonald's and Subway.
  • Examples:

  • Restaurant Brands International
    Owns Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    Owns Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba.
  • Shake Shack
    Owns Shake Shack and Chick'n Shack.
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