Hospitality footprint Merchants is an international full-service hospitality company with a broad portfolio spanning investment, development, ownership and management of Residential and Commercial Real Estate, and operates 17 premier NYC restaurants along with expansion plans in Nashville, Miami and Kuwait City. Potential sales opportunity: cross-sell services across hospitality operations, real estate development, and asset management to corporations seeking integrated property and F&B solutions.

Growth momentum Recent and upcoming expansion activity includes new Philippe Chow locations in Nashville and Miami in 2024 and a Kuwait City licensee, signaling ongoing growth and heightened capital needs. Potential sales opportunity: offer capital advisory, project financing, construction management, and procurement services to support rapid expansion and multi-market deployments.

Financial strength Merchants and its affiliates have engaged in asset acquisitions exceeding $1 billion and operate under a diverse revenue base with a sizable restaurant portfolio, while the parent organization Merchants Bancorp demonstrates active dividend activity for 2026. Potential sales opportunity: provide financial tech solutions, treasury, cash management, and investor relations services to support complex capital structures and liquidity management.

Talent and tech With 51-200 employees and a tech stack including AWS, WordPress, Office 365, Snowplow, and Mailchimp, Merchants demonstrates institutional scale and digital infrastructure. Potential sales opportunity: offer cloud optimization, data analytics, marketing automation, and cybersecurity solutions tailored to hospitality and multi-site operators.

Strategic partnerships The company is a leader in high-volume restaurant ownership and notable luxury properties, with iconic assets on Wall Street and in major hubs. Potential sales opportunity: pursue strategic partnerships for co-branding, exclusive venue management, loyalty platforms, and/vendor consolidation to drive operational efficiency and guest experience enhancements.