Investing in Hospitality Since 2008
Salt and Thyme Investments is a Dallas-based restaurant investment firm founded by Katie Bolner and her father, Gregg Allen. We back people who care deeply about the experience they create and the guests they serve.
Our Partners
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![Three children riding mountain bikes on a trail through a colorful wildflower field with a mountain town and forested hills in the background.]()
Angel Fire Resort
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![Two hands exchanging packs of Ascension coffee in a coffee shop, with a coffee cup and menu on a marble table.]()
Ascension Coffee
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![A variety of dishes including nachos with cheese, a salad with colorful vegetables, fried chicken with sauce, grilled flatbread, a pink drink with orange peel, and a small glass of a cocktail with mint. The dishes are served on white plates with the restaurant's name "Claremont".]()
Claremont
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![Pancakes topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips, with syrup being poured on top, on a white plate in a restaurant setting.]()
Ida Claire
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![Top view of a wooden table with three colorful cocktails. One with mint and lemon garnish, one with blood orange slice, and one with a lemon slice and frothy foam on top.]()
Mexican Sugar
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![Long dining table set up for a formal event with white napkins, glasses, candles, and a green leafy centerpiece in a sunlit greenhouse or conservatory.]()
Sixty Vines
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![Close-up of a small burger with a toasted bun, grilled beef patty, melted cheese, and barbecue sauce, on a white wooden surface with other burgers in the background.]()
Son of a Butcher
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![Nighttime view of a modern commercial building called Legacy Hall, with large glass windows, illuminated signage, and a spacious outdoor area with small plants and benches.]()
The Food Hall Co
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![Six assorted tacos with various fillings including vegetables, meats, cheeses, and garnishes, arranged on a wooden surface.]()
Velvet Taco
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![Interior of a modern restaurant with wooden tables, metal chairs, large windows, exposed brick walls, and hanging pendant lights.]()
Whiskey Cake
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![A group cheers at Haywire]()
Haywire
Who we work with
We love restaurants and the people who bring them to life. So we look for operators who care about their guests the way we do, and we stay close to support them as they grow.
From fast-casual to full-service, our investments span some of the most recognized restaurant brands around Texas and beyond.
Work with us
If you are looking for a partner who understands the hospitality industry, we would love to hear from you.