Food Chain - Issue 194 - June 2023 | Page 103

________________________________________________________________________ KNEAD Hospitality + Design
KNEAD Hospitality + Design looks set to continue on its path of growth and expansion

Founded in 2015 by seasoned restaurant operators , Jason Berry and Michael Reginbogen , KNEAD Hospitality + Design ( KNEAD ) is an award-winning , multi-concept restaurant group , unique in its offering of both hospitality and design under one roof . Based in Washington , DC , the business has experienced rapid growth over the last eight years , almost tripling in size from 300 to 800 employees and adding nine new locations in 2021 , despite the challenges presented by the pandemic . Today , KNEAD operates in 20 locations with over 1000 team members and maintains exciting and ambitious growth projections for the future .

KNEAD ’ s ten exciting restaurant concepts offer customers a full range of unique dining experiences : from elevated casual dining , showcasing a range of cuisines including Mexican , Southern , French , American and Steak , to fast casual concepts , featuring burgers , tacos , pizzas , and bakeries . The business also caters to large parties and private dining , including weddings , birthdays , cocktail parties , and corporate events . KNEAD ’ s restaurants offer a range of spectacular interiors with several spaces available for private or semi-private dining experiences , as well as customizable menu and hors d ’ oeuvre options , tailored to the budget and preferences of each customer . foodchainmagazine . com 103