Sam Nazarian

C3 Recruits More than 20 Elite Food and Beverage Leaders as it Dominates Evolution of the Industry

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Saul also served as the chief strategy officer and board member at Umami Burger before it was acquired by sbe.

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  • Saul also served as the chief strategy officer and board member at Umami Burger before it was acquired by sbe.
  • Emil\'s past experience lends a holistic understanding of lifestyle product and brand functions to C3.
  • Prior to C3, Michael served as the general manager of Politan Row, a food hall incubator in Chicago.
  • Ryne previously served as Director of Food & Beverage at Barry\'s Bootcamp overseeing 47 domestic and 23 international market locations.

C³ Announces International Expansion of Tech-Enabled Food Platform into United Arab Emirates Through Partnership with Kitopi

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- C3 (Creating Culinary Communities), the revolutionary tech-enabled food and beverage platform founded by Sam Nazarian, announces planned expansion into the global marketplace through a partnership with Kitopi , the largest managed cloud kitchen platform.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- C3 (Creating Culinary Communities), the revolutionary tech-enabled food and beverage platform founded by Sam Nazarian, announces planned expansion into the global marketplace through a partnership with Kitopi , the largest managed cloud kitchen platform.
  • C3will also introduce Michelin-starred chef Masaharu Morimoto to the market through the launch of Sa\'moto by Morimoto.
  • This strategic partnership marks C3\'s first international development, introducing the company\'s popular concepts to consumers in the UAE, with additional markets to come through Kitopi\'s network throughout the Middle East and Asia.
  • "\nThe partnership with Kitopi marks the first time C3is teaming up with a leading tech-based culinary platform to execute its brands internationally.

SLS, Mondrian and Hyde Hotels Grow their Commitment to Wellness by Partnering with Premier Yoga & Lifestyle Brand, Y7 Studio

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SLS, Mondrian and Hyde Hotels, sbe\'s hotel brands, today announced a multi-faceted global partnership with leading yoga and lifestyle brand, Y7 Studio, the nationwide yoga brand and online platform.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SLS, Mondrian and Hyde Hotels, sbe\'s hotel brands, today announced a multi-faceted global partnership with leading yoga and lifestyle brand, Y7 Studio, the nationwide yoga brand and online platform.
  • As hotels reopen, SLS, Mondrian and Hyde continue to seek partners and opportunities to offer their guests meaningful wellness programs and activities.
  • We are excited that this partnership with Y7 will bring in room yoga to our guests.
  • "\nA favorite of those in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, Y7 offers sweat dripping, beat bumping, candlelit yoga.

C3 Partners with Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean in Global 50/50 Deal

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Acting as a brand incubator for the first time, C3will amplify Soom Soom Fresh market share across the U.S. alongside itsown national culinary brands including Krispy Rice, Umami Burger and Sam\'s Crispy Chicken.\n"We are humbled that Soom Soom Fresh entrusted C3 to take this exceptionally fresh, healthy and authentic Mediterranean concept across the country," said Sam Nazarian, CEO and founder of C3.

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  • Acting as a brand incubator for the first time, C3will amplify Soom Soom Fresh market share across the U.S. alongside itsown national culinary brands including Krispy Rice, Umami Burger and Sam\'s Crispy Chicken.\n"We are humbled that Soom Soom Fresh entrusted C3 to take this exceptionally fresh, healthy and authentic Mediterranean concept across the country," said Sam Nazarian, CEO and founder of C3.
  • "We approached Soom Soom Fresh after their incredible food became a mainstay at our offices and have a deep respect for the love and care they put into every meal.
  • We look forward to making Soom Soom Fresh widely available to consumers while honoring the quality and authenticity that make it so unique.
  • Offeringtraditional Mediterranean street food staples includingShawarma, falafel,and hummus,Soom Soom Fresh isproudto serve all of its foodwith fresh ingredientsand nopreservatives or additives.

sbe To Offer On-Site COVID-19 Testing at Miami and Los Angeles Properties

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

SLS Brickell, SLS LUX Brickell and Mondrian Los Angeles will offer the test beginning on Monday, February 1.

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  • SLS Brickell, SLS LUX Brickell and Mondrian Los Angeles will offer the test beginning on Monday, February 1.
  • Our on-site COVID-19 testing allows travelers to focus more on their holiday and less about the logistics.
  • Dr. Boaz Rosenblat, Medical Director, BlueMed Consultantssaid, "BlueMed Consultants is thrilled to be partnering with sbe hotel properties in Miami to provide COVID-19 testing to their guests and team members.
  • The on-site COVID-19 testing will be rolled out to additional sbe properties domestically and globally over the next few months.

C3 and Graduate Hotels® Announce Launch of Graduate Food Hall, a New Delivery-Focused Digital Kitchen Dining Concept

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Through this joint venture with Graduate Hotels, C3 will assume daily operations of all on premise food service across the Graduate properties.

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  • Through this joint venture with Graduate Hotels, C3 will assume daily operations of all on premise food service across the Graduate properties.
  • An industry first, this digital food hall concept effectively injects C3's popular restaurant brands and shared kitchen model into the hotel space.
  • "The partnership between C3 and Graduate will set the precedent for the future of hotel dining," says Sam Nazarian, founder of C3.
  • Graduate Food Hall is anticipated to debut in Graduate Berkeley (CA), Graduate Richmond (VA) and Graduate Tempe (AZ), with additional locations to come.

sbe's Sam Nazarian Sells Remaining 50% Stake to Accor Hotels, Focuses on sbe's Innovative C3 Digital Platform and Full Ownership of sbe's Disruptive Group

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Nazarian now takes full ownership of Disruptive Restaurant Group (DRG) and its national food & beverage business.

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  • Nazarian now takes full ownership of Disruptive Restaurant Group (DRG) and its national food & beverage business.
  • Sam Nazarian's full ownership of DRG and increased majority stake in C3 account for a $200 million enterprise value.
  • DRG's iconic global brands such as Katsuya, S'Bar, Doheny Room, Nightingale Plaza, XIV, Colony, Kumi and three west coast Hyde nightlife locations.
  • C3's wide umbrella focuses on the convergence of technology, underutilized kitchen spaces and world class culinary talent.

Accor & sbe to open Mondrian Shoreditch London in Spring 2021

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Monday, October 26, 2020

The property will be converted to the Mondrian Shoreditch London after an update and restyling of the hotel, planned for completion next year.

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  • The property will be converted to the Mondrian Shoreditch London after an update and restyling of the hotel, planned for completion next year.
  • Reuben Brothers said: "We are delighted to be partnering with Accor and sbe to open a flagship Mondrian hotel in London.
  • The opening advances sbe and Accor's previously announced plan to open 10 new Mondrian properties by 2022 and follows the company's recent launch of Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, and announcement to open Mondrian Bordeaux and Mondrian Cannes in 2021.
  • sbe will establish several of its signature food and beverage brands at Mondrian Shoreditch London, including a culinary experience by world-famous chef Dani Garca.

sbe Grows Partnership with Lavazza Group as Exclusive Coffee Partner Globally & Launches EllaMia Coffee by Lavazza

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, today announced the growth of its partnership with globally acclaimed Italian coffee company Lavazza Group.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --sbe, the leading international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, today announced the growth of its partnership with globally acclaimed Italian coffee company Lavazza Group.
  • The custom-made coffee, curated and blended by Lavazza exclusively for sbe, will arrive at sbe locations in 2021.
    sbe CEO and Founder Sam Nazarian said, "At sbe, we pride ourselves on creating exclusive, innovative, and custom-made culinary and entertainment experiences.
  • The growth of our strategic partnership with Lavazza and the development of bespoke products with Lavazza represent sbe's commitment to growth and innovation, in hand with creative and forward- thinking companies like Lavazza.
  • "Lavazza is proud to expand our sbe partnership through the creation of a custom coffee blend," said Davide Riboni President of Lavazza BU Americas, "We look forward to curating an exclusive and innovative coffee experience for sbe's properties in North America."

Accor and sbe unveil first Mondrian hotel in Asia

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

"We are proud to introduce the first Mondrian in Asia Pacific together with our partner sbe," said Michael Issenberg, Chairman & CEO of Accor Asia Pacific.

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  • "We are proud to introduce the first Mondrian in Asia Pacific together with our partner sbe," said Michael Issenberg, Chairman & CEO of Accor Asia Pacific.
  • The opening of Mondrian Seoul Itaewon will provide a complete lifestyle hotel experience in the heart of Seoul's most vibrant district."
  • Eunsang Choi, Vice Chairman of Yojin Construction & Engineering states: "We are very pleased to open the first Mondrian hotel in South Korea together with Accor and sbe.
  • The company's established and upcoming hotel brands include SLS Hotel & Residences, Delano, Mondrian, The Redbury, HYDE Hotel & Residences, and The House of Originals.