Branded Strategic Hospitality

Founded in 2017, Branded Strategic Hospitality is a New York City-based investment and advisory firm focused on early- and growth-stage technology in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Led by 25-year hospitality veteran Michael "Schatzy" Schatzberg and financial expert Jimmy Frischling, Branded has become the insider for the industry&s;s hottest emerging technology and strategically invests in companies that are allies to owners and operators, addressing their most critical challenges and opportunities while driving sales, reducing costs, and addressing compliance issues. Branded brings value to its partner companies through financial capital, strategic counsel, and its deep industry expertise and connections to accelerate growth. Branded&s;s portfolio currently includes 28 investments, including Ovation, Chowly, TapRm, PourMyBeer, Minnow, and Bbot. In 2021, Branded invested in its first restaurant concept, Mighty Quinn&s;s BBQ, and launched B WORKS, an exclusive accelerator and coworking space for its partner companies housed in its New York City headquarters. Branded also operates the Branded Hospitality Marketplace, a digital e-commerce platform providing best-in-class technology, innovation, professional services, and suppliers for the food and beverage segment.