ENDEAVOUR Restaurant Group
“We aspire to build a purpose-driven company made up of great brands developed by inspired people with a passion for excellence.”
“Although these are clearly challenging times, I’m very excited to launch Endeavor because I strongly believe in the long-term resilience of the restaurant industry and its importance for so many people across the country,” said Steve. “We aspire to build a purpose-driven company made up of great brands developed by inspired people with a passion for excellence.”
Steve
Steve & Melissa Ritchie, established Endeavor Restaurant Group in Louisville, KY in 2020 with a simple vision, build a company of empowered team members who love the place they work and are passionate about delivering memorable guest experiences every single day.
The growth strategy for Endeavor Restaurant Group is focused on targeting acquisitions or partnerships with distinct restaurant concepts with specially crafted menus and differentiated experiences across multiple dining segments. In 2020, the first multi-unit acquisition for Endeavor was the LouVino Restaurant and Wine Bar, with five locations across Kentucky, Indiana & Ohio.
In 2021, partnership agreements were executed with two additional distinctive brands, Big Bad Breakfast and Waldos Chicken & Beer. Both brands opened locations in Louisville, KY in 2022, and bring the same unique culinary excellence of LouVino, serving scratch-made food in vibrant casual settings, creating a fun and enjoyable experience.
The foundation of our company starts with the core belief that we must build a strong culture of accountability, attracting leaders who lead by inspiring and developing more leaders. We believe hiring, investing in, and retaining great people is the only way to deliver superior operations and sustained growth. Our mantra is to act like an owner, refusing to accept mediocrity and striving for excellence in everything we do. For us, nothing is more rewarding than seeing members of our team grow and prosper personally and professionally. Having fun and winning together is our mission.
“We are really excited to embark on this next chapter of our careers with the acquisition of a restaurant concept we have loved for many years.”
Melissa