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About Prime Hospitality Group

Prime is Our Guarantee


Prime Hospitality Group is a curated collection of brands, spanning restaurants, bars, and hotels. PHG is a family-owned business founded and led by husband-and-wife entrepreneurs, Ryan and Kristy Rans.

As passionate service experts, Ryan and Kristy are committed to delivering top-notch hospitality and creating an inspiring work culture. Through their leadership and dedication, PHG is an environment that fosters professional growth and continually challenges its team to reach their full potential.

Our Values Drive Our Success


Every Prime Hospitality Group team member is guided by the company’s five core values; demand for excellence, passion for hospitality, desire to win, unwavering commitment, and hunger to grow. In addition to their stellar service caliber, PHG stays on the cutting edge of technology and strives for greater sustainability. As Prime Hospitality Group continues to grow, the team stays fresh in its approach and remains dedicated to maintaining impeccable standards when it comes to quality.

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Ruth’s Chris
2017

Established in 2017, PHG started with five Ruth’s Chris locations and has since expanded to 12 — becoming the largest Ruth’s Chris franchise group.

Bin 23 Bistro
2018

PHG brought a new vision to life in South Bend, IN — a stylish French bistro, serving hand-crafted dishes, wine, and cocktails.

The Exchange
2020

Moving beyond restaurants, in 2020 we acquired the South Bend Exchange location, and opened a sister location on Mass Ave in Indianapolis.

AC Hotel
2022

In their latest hospitality venture, PHG operates the food and beverage program at AC Hotel St. Louis Chesterfield.

Our Leadership Team

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Kristy Rans

President


Keenly focused on PHG’s operations, Kristy keeps her finger on every element of each brand’s growth and success. As an engaged leader, she takes an active role in supporting the team.

Ryan Rans

Chief Executive Officer


Ryan has a visionary mind and loves to find new ideas for PHG to explore. His acumen for strategic direction and property development keeps PHG growing.

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Jose Laboy

José Laboy

Chief Operating Officer


José works every day to create processes and procedures that let PHG perform more efficiently, expand, and lead the way as a successful hospitality group.

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Cynthia Strope

Chief People Officer


Leveraging over 20 years of human resources experience, Cynthia leads the PHG team with a people-first mindset. She is passionate about building relationships and partnering with teams to create simplified processes and solutions that streamline workflows.

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Chris Sanders

Director of Projects


Chris Sanders, with thirty years of experience in design and construction, is the key organizational force behind the execution of our future growth plans. She is well-known for her organizational skills, which help keep projects on track and ensure the team is accountable for turning visions into unforgettable hospitality experiences.

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Tim Stobbie

Chief Financial Officer


Tim’s eye for detail keeps PHG’s financial needs and strategy in line with our goals, our present-day needs, and our future plans.