ARK RESTAURANTS CORP
Ark Restaurants Corp. (NASDAQ: ARKR) operates a portfolio of full-service restaurants, casual dining establishments, and fast food concepts across the United States. The company's website is www.arkrestaurants.com. From the company’s description.
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What ARK RESTAURANTS CORP does
In the company’s own words
Ark Restaurants Corp. (NASDAQ: ARKR) operates a portfolio of full-service restaurants, casual dining establishments, and fast food concepts across the United States. The company's website is www.arkrestaurants.com.
As of September 27, 2025, Ark Restaurants owns and operates 16 restaurants and bars alongside 12 fast food concepts and catering operations. The company maintains a geographically diverse footprint with locations in New York City, Washington D.C., Las Vegas Nevada, Atlantic City New Jersey, coastal Florida, and the Gulf Coast of Alabama. The company employs approximately 1,566 persons, including 1,047 full-time employees and 519 part-time employees.
The company's restaurant portfolio features distinctive, destination-oriented properties designed to capitalize on high patron traffic from unique locations and catered events. Notable establishments include Sequoia in Washington D.C., America and Village Eateries at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Gallagher's Steakhouse, and multiple Original Oyster House locations. The company also operates Broadway Burger Bar and Grill restaurants in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Most restaurants feature extensive menus offering varied high-quality foods at moderate prices, with lively and casual atmospheres. Many locations include separate bar areas and operate seven days weekly, serving both lunch and dinner with dinner typically generating the majority of sales.
Ark Restaurants' business model emphasizes fresh, scratch-prepared cuisine using quality ingredients sourced from reliable suppliers. The company maintains centralized purchasing and financial control while allowing individual restaurant management autonomy over local operations. Most restaurant leases provide for base rent plus real estate taxes, insurance, and other expenses, with certain leases including percentage-of-sales components.
The company's expansion strategy has historically relied on acquisitions rather than organic development. Recent acquisitions include The Rustic Inn in Dania Beach Florida, Shuckers in Jensen Beach Florida, two Original Oyster House locations in Alabama, JB's on the Beach in Deerfield Beach Florida, and Blue Moon Fish Company in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Florida. The company also maintains a significant investment in New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC, positioning it to operate food and beverage concessions at a potential future gaming facility.
Company details
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Headquarters
- NEW YORK, NY
- Fiscal year end
- September
- CIK
- 779544
- SIC
- 5812
Financial performance, year by year
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Who owns ARK RESTAURANTS CORP — and what changed
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