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Artistry Restaurants acquires 20-unit Hickory Tavern

Charlotte, N.C.-based Hickory Tavern is the seventh brand in the 30-unit Artistry’s portfolio and brings the company’s total managed locations to 50.

Artistry Restaurants Honors over 800 First Responders with Food Deliveries Across the Gulf Coast

Over 800 police and fire personnel to receive meals on October 28

Artistry Restaurants plans 6th concept, The Chapman

Florida group will launch original brand in collection of boutique eateries

Artistry Restaurants names Bryan Lockwood CEO

Artistry Restaurants, which has a portfolio of five brands with 29 locations in the Southeast, has named Bryan Lockwood as CEO, the company announced this week.

Artistry Restaurants Names Industry Veteran Jason Brooks as Chief Operating Officer

With a rapidly growing roster that currently includes five brands and 29 locations, Artistry Restaurants has appointed Jason Brooks to the role of Chief Operating Officer and Partner, a new position created to help lead and direct the company’s rapidly expanding portfolio of concepts and restaurants throughout the Southeast.

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New COO Position Supports Current and Planned Expansion of Brand Portfolio

(WINTER PARK, FLORIDA, September 12, 2024) With a rapidly growing roster that currently includes five brands and 29 locations, Artistry Restaurants has appointed Jason Brooks to the role of Chief Operating Officer and Partner, a new position created to help lead and direct the company’s rapidly expanding portfolio of concepts and restaurants throughout the Southeast.

Brooks, whose career spans more than 25 years in leadership roles where he successfully managed the growth and operations of various multi-unit casual dining groups, is charged with the day-to-day oversight, operations and management of Artistry Restaurants’ collection of brands, including Oak & Stone Craft Beer & Artisan Pizza, Shrimp Basket, Boca Kitchen, Atlantic Beer & Oyster, and Sandbar Amelia Island. Jason will also be instrumental in helping Artistry realize expansion plans at both Oak & Stone and Boca that include five new restaurant openings by the end of Q2 2025 and a soon-to-launch sixth brand concept later this year.

In keeping with Artistry’s commitment to building an empowering team and the critical role they play in spreading joy through immersive experiences centered on hospitality, Brooks will be focused on delivering industry-leading people practices that inspire leadership, excellence, collaboration, and culture throughout Artistry’s restaurants.

“Jason Brooks is a seasoned leader in managing the growth and operations of well-known brands and developing people while delivering measurable bottom-line impact,” said Chip Headley, Managing Partner, Artistry Restaurants. “Working with our brand leaders to deliver the art of hospitality, Jason’s track record and appointment is well-timed as Artistry plans for the opening of new locations, the launch of a new brand concept, and the acquisition of additional brands later this year.”

Brooks spent nearly 25 years with Bloomin’ Brands, where he made transformational changes to enhance brand culture, streamline processes, and revitalize lower-performing markets for Outback Steakhouse, as well as some of the company’s other well-known concepts including Bonefish Grill and Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Prior to joining Artistry Restaurants, Brooks served as Vice President of Operations for Uncle Julio’s Restaurant Group, where he led all operations for the 40-unit polished casual brand, championed a team of 3,300+ team members, and pioneered a brand refresh that, together, helped grow sales to record levels.

About Artistry Restaurants

Artistry Restaurants is a diverse restaurant platform on a mission to spread joy through immersive experiences centered on heartfelt hospitality. Artistry strives to create value through the acquisition, consolidation, operation, and expansion of attractive restaurant brands. Artistry currently owns and operates five distinct brands comprising 29 restaurants with five new restaurants under development and a new brand concept set to launch this fall. For more information, visit www.artistryrestaurants.com

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