Prime Hospitality Group

About Prime Hospitality Group

Prime Hospitality Group is a real estate operator. Prime Hospitality Group operates in Asheville, North Carolina, Bentonville-Rogers-Fayetteville, Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas) and Charlotte, North Carolina. Its investment focus is on Hospitality.

Prime Hospitality Group (PHG) is a family‑owned hospitality company founded in 2017 by Ryan and Kristy Rans, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since starting with 5 Ruth’s Chris Steak House locations, PHG has expanded to 12 locations across North Carolina, Missouri, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, and Iowa. The company operates a curated collection of brands including upscale Ruth’s Chris Steak House franchises, Brasserie 23 (a French brasserie in Granger, IN, since 2018), The Exchange cocktail bar (since 2020), and Un Deux Trois, a French café concept slated to open summer 2025. PHG focuses on restaurant, bar, café, and hotel food & beverage operations—not real estate development. In 2025, PHG announced relocation of a two‑story Ruth’s Chris in Rogers, AR, with seating for over 500 and integrated into a development featuring 304 luxury apartments.

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Markets and themes

Markets Prime Hospitality Group operates in

• Asheville, North Carolina
• Bentonville-Rogers-Fayetteville, Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Des Moines, Iowa
• Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Savannah, Georgia
• South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana - Michigan
• St. Louis, Missouri

Investment themes at Prime Hospitality Group

• Hospitality

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Construction Management
• Luxury
• Mixed Use
• Private Equity
• Sustainability

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Frequently asked questions about Prime Hospitality Group

What does Prime Hospitality Group do?

Prime Hospitality Group (PHG) is a family‑owned hospitality company founded in 2017 by Ryan and Kristy Rans, based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What markets does Prime Hospitality Group operate in?

Prime Hospitality Group is active in Asheville, North Carolina, Bentonville-Rogers-Fayetteville, Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas), Charlotte, North Carolina, Des Moines, Iowa, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Indianapolis, Indiana.

How many employees does Prime Hospitality Group have?

Prime Hospitality Group has 1,001–5,000 employees.