Hard Rock International

Hard Rock International

Global hospitality, gaming, and live entertainment venues.

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In 1971, two young Americans in London, Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, simply wanted to find a decent American-style burger. Their solution was to create their own, opening the first Hard Rock Cafe in an old Rolls Royce dealership. The initial concept was straightforward: combine American food with a rock and roll atmosphere. The famous memorabilia collection started organically when Eric Clapton, a regular, asked to hang his guitar over his favorite stool to reserve it. The brand's journey took a pivotal turn in 1982 when the founders agreed to split, dividing the company and expanding independently in different parts of the world. This led to rapid global growth, with cafes opening from Los Angeles to Paris. Over time, the business expanded beyond restaurants into hotels and casinos, with the first Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opening in Las Vegas in 1995. A defining moment in the company's history came in 2007 when the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International from the Rank Group for $965 million. This was a landmark transaction, marking the first time a Native American tribe had purchased a major international corporation. The acquisition unified the brand under single ownership and paved the way for further expansion into gaming and hospitality, leveraging the Tribe's experience in the industry.

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The Star Entertainment Group
ACQUISITION by Bally’s Corporation Jun 2025
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ACQUISITION by Hard Rock International May 2025