About

loungegroup

 

Brett Beninger - General Manager

Bio coBrett Beninger- After spending the past 8 years in the Calgary restaurant industry working for companies such as Joey Tomatoes, Penny Lane Entertainment and Boston Pizza he has come to us ready to put his own touch on a concept.  With fresh new ideas Brett is always looking to stay ahead of the competitor bringing in things like an exclusive cocktail menu and a Vodka Passport.  His vision for loungeburger is to one day turn it into a multi-location company that stretches from Vancouver to Toronto.

Brian West - Partner

Brian has owned and operated a number of successful ventures in Calgary, most notably he was a founder and former major shareholder of the Vintage Steakhouse and has been major shareholder and operator of the trendy Vicious Circle since inception.

Arun Chandrasekaran - Partner

Arun is currently a Vice President at a Canadian investment bank focused on mergers and acquisitions and equity financings in the oil and gas space. Arun is a creative and imaginative young financial professional who brings a new vision to the Calgary restaurant scene.

Travis Wood - Partner

Travis works as a research analyst with a global investment bank, focusing on oil and gas companies. Previously, Travis worked in commodity marketing and trading at a supermajor, where he leveraged his interpersonal skills and ambition to develop key relationships with clients - something he continues to maintain on a personal level.