sbe & The ONE Group Agree to Mutually Terminate Sale Agreement for Aquisition of Katsuya and Cleo
NEW YORK, NY. October 27, 2015 - SBEEG Holdings, LLC ("SBE") and The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. ("The ONE Group") (Nasdaq:STKS) have decided that it is in their mutual interests to terminate the agreements relating to the acquisition of sbe's Katsuya and Cleo brands.
sbe looks forward to continuing to build momentum for Katsuya and Cleo by working closely with Chef Katsuya Uechi and Chef Danny Elmaleh. sbe's plans call for the opening of eleven Katsuya locations in addition to the eight operating today and the opening of three new Cleo locations in addition to those operating in Hollywood, Las Vegas and South Beach.
The ONE Group will continue to develop and operate its portfolio of renowned, upscale restaurants and lounges, including STK and STK Rebel, as well as its food and beverage hospitality services business, ONE Hospitality, which provides development, management and operational services and expertise to hotels and high end venues. Both SBE and The ONE Group look forward to the opportunity to work together in the future.
About The ONE Group
The ONE Group is a global hospitality company that develops and operates upscale, high-energy restaurants and lounges and provides hospitality management services for hotels, casinos and other high-end venues both nationally and internationally. The ONE Group's primary restaurant brand is STK, a modern twist on the American steakhouse concept with locations in major metropolitan cities throughout the U.S. and Europe. The ONE Group's food and beverage hospitality services business, ONE Hospitality, provides the development, management and operations for premier restaurants and turn-key food and beverage services within high-end hotels and casinos. Additional information about The ONE Group can be found at www.togrp.com.
About SBE
sbe is a leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hotels, restaurants and night clubs. Through exclusive partnerships with cultural visionaries, sbe is dedicated to delivering the best in design, culinary and entertainment. Already a proven leader in the hospitality and real estate industries, sbe has more than 80 properties currently operating or in development, and has expanded several of its flagship brands including SLS Hotels, The Bazaar by Jose Andres, Hyde Lounge and The Redbury, nationally and internationally. Founded in 2002 by Chairman and CEO Sam Nazarian, sbe is a privately held company. More information about sbe can be obtained at sbe.com or by downloading the sbe App.
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