SPB Hospitality facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2020 in Broomfield, Colorado |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
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Key people
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Josh Kern, (CEO) Jessica Hagler (CFO) |
| Owner | Fortress Investment Group, Golden Child Holdings |
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Number of employees
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18,000 |
SPB Hospitality is a company that runs many different restaurant brands. It is based in Houston, Texas. The company owns popular casual dining places like Logan's Roadhouse, Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom, and Krystal Restaurants.
Before SPB Hospitality, these restaurants were part of a company called CraftWorks. CraftWorks faced big challenges in early 2020. Many of its locations closed temporarily. However, SPB Hospitality bought CraftWorks' businesses in June 2020. This helped keep these well-known restaurant brands going.
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History of the Restaurants
The story of these restaurants began a long time ago. In 1976, the first Old Chicago taphouse opened in Boulder, Colorado. Later, in 1988, the first Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant started in Palo Alto, California. Then, in 1991, the first Rock Bottom restaurant opened its doors in Denver, Colorado.
Over the years, these different restaurant groups grew. In 1999, Gordon Biersch joined with Big River Breweries. In 2010, Rock Bottom Restaurants and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group came together. They formed a new company called CraftWorks Restaurants and Breweries, Inc.
In 2018, CraftWorks grew even more. It bought Logan's Roadhouse, a popular chain known for its steaks and rolls. Logan's Roadhouse first opened in 1991 in Lexington, Kentucky. Its menu includes grilled steaks, American dishes, and homemade yeast rolls.
SPB Hospitality Takes Over
In 2020, CraftWorks faced financial difficulties. To keep the restaurants operating, SPB Hospitality stepped in. On June 12, 2020, SPB Hospitality bought CraftWorks' businesses. This purchase helped many of the restaurant brands continue serving their customers.
After this, SPB Hospitality continued to grow its family of restaurants. In 2021, it added J. Alexander's Holdings to its group. Then, in 2023, SPB Hospitality also acquired Krystal Restaurants.
Restaurant Brands
SPB Hospitality owns and operates several well-known restaurant chains. Each brand offers a unique dining experience.
- Gordon Biersch Brewing Company
- J. Alexander's
- Krystal
- Logan's Roadhouse
- Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
- Redland's Grill
- Rock Bottom Restaurant Breweries
- Stoney River Legendary Steaks
Logan's Roadhouse
Logan's Roadhouse is a restaurant that serves classic American food. Their menu features tasty mesquite-grilled steaks. You can also find sandwiches, soups, salads, and seafood. They are famous for their homemade yeast rolls and unlimited buckets of peanuts.
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is a popular spot for pizza and drinks. This brand has many locations across the United States. You can find Old Chicago restaurants in 22 different states.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants
Gordon Biersch restaurants are known for their German-style beers. They brew their beers following an old German purity law from 1516. Gordon Biersch has won many awards for its beers. They also serve an American menu with international flavors. The first Gordon Biersch opened in Palo Alto, California.
Rock Bottom Restaurant Breweries
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery operates several locations. These restaurants are also breweries, meaning they make their own beer. They have won awards for their beers at big festivals. The name "Rock Bottom" came from a funny comment about building at the "bottom of the rock."
