About Us: Fast Facts

Founded: Halifax, N.S., in 1974.

Founder: Robert C. Risley, a professional engineer by trade who saw the need for better restaurants in Halifax.

A Brief History: Since 1974, RCR has owned fifteen restaurants in Halifax including Fat Franks, Henry House, The Beanery, Le Bistro and Ryan Duffy's Steak & Seafood. Catering operations began in the mid 1980s when RCR used Pier 23 — an abandoned cargo warehouse (today known as The Cunard Centre) to house the very first “Ultimate Lobster Supper.”

Vice President of Sales & Marketing: Elizabeth Newman — joined RCR in 1994

Vice President of Operations: Shannon Bruhm — joined RCR in 1998

Company Slogan and Customer Promise: “Yes we can!”

What is RCR?: RCR is the only professional, full–service, high–end catering company in Halifax which also owns three restaurants, two pubs and a resort.

RCR owns:
White Point Beach Resort (1988)
Waterfront Warehouse (1996)
Tug's Pub (2000)
Onyx (2004)
Cut Steakhouse & Urban Grill (2007)

RCR provides exclusive catering for:
Pier 21 (1999)
Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites (1998)

RCR leases and operates:
Victory Arms Pub (1998)
Cunard Event Centre (2006)

Employees: 50 full–time employees and 200+ part–time employees in high–season

Websites:
www.rcr.ca
www.onyxdining.com
www.cutsteakhouse.ca

Media Contacts:
RCR Hospitality Group, 5426 Portland Place, Halifax, NS B3K 1A1
Office Tel: (902) 454–8533
Robert Risley: rcr@rcr.ca
Elizabeth Newman: elizabeth@rcr.ca