Formerly | Dixon Hospitality Group |
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Company type | Privately held company |
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Key people | Paul Waterson (CEO) |
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Owner | PAG |
Number of employees | 8,000 |
Website | Official website |
Australian Venue Co. (AVC), is a hospitality company in Australia that owns and operates over 200 venues across the country.[1]
in 2017, KKR purchased an 80% stake in Dixon Hospitality Group.[2][3] The company's portfolio initially consisted of five venues in Melbourne, but has expanded to over 200 venues across Australia and New Zealand.
In March 2019, Coles Group and Australian Venue Co. established a joint venture (Queensland Venue Co) where AVC would take over operations of the Coles' Spirit Hotels and receive its profits while Coles would run the group's liquor stores and receive its profits. Coles received $200 million from AVC as part of the deal.[4][5][6]
In August 2023, PAG agreed terms to purchase KKR's controlling shareholding for about A$1.4 billion.[7][8]
AVC's venues are spread across various locations in Australia, ranging from coastal towns to major cities. The company's portfolio includes bars, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, and function spaces that cater to different clientele. Some of the popular brands owned by AVC include:
AVC's Head Office is located at 616 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.[14] AVC has over 8,300 employees across Australia & New Zealand.[15]
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