Butler's Pantry Acquires 23 City Blocks Hospitality Group
February 8, 2025
St. Louis-based catering and events operator Butler's Pantry has acquired the family of brands owned by 23 City Blocks Hospitality Group, including The Caramel Room, 23 City Blocks Catering and Lumen. The deal accompanies Butler's Pantry's expansion of venue offerings — including new locations 18Rails at City Foundry STL and The Reverie at The District in Chesterfield — and the company said it retained a number of employees from the acquired business.
- Buyers
- Butler's Pantry
- Targets
- 23 City Blocks Hospitality Group, The Caramel Room, 23 City Blocks Catering, Lumen
- Sellers
- Kate Turner, Tim Fogerty
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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