Metro Diner
Tampa, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware LLC
Metro Diner is a restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with reimagined Southern comfort food classics and all-day breakfast offerings across over 60 locations in 12 states. The company is known for signature dishes like Fried Chicken and Waffles and maintains a people-first service culture with community involvement.
Founders & leadership
CW
Carl W. SahlsteninChief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Managers
MD
Mark DavoliMaster Chef
Board
CT
Chris T. SullivanMember of the Board of Managers
HH
Hugh H. Connerty, Jr.Member of the Board of Managers
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2017
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2017 · 3 investors · RestaurantsRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedMay 2017 · 3 investors · Restaurants
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Hugh H. Connerty, Jr.Director, Promoter
- James M. ChadwickDirector
- William E. HorneDirector
- Chris T. SullivanDirector, Promoter
- Carl W. Sahlsten, Jr.Executive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $20M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- Minimum investment
- $250K
- First sale
- May 2017
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4MraisedFeb 2016 · 12 investors · RestaurantsRule 506(b)
▶$4MraisedFeb 2016 · 12 investors · Restaurants
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Carl W. SahlstenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Chris T. SullivanDirector, Promoter
- Hugh H. Connerty, Jr.Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $14M
- Amount sold
- $4M
- Minimum investment
- $250K
- First sale
- Jan 2016
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Metro Diner do?
- Metro Diner is a restaurant chain serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with reimagined Southern comfort food classics and all-day breakfast offerings across over 60 locations in 12 states. The company is known for signature dishes like Fried Chicken and Waffles and maintains a people-first service culture with community involvement.
- How much funding has Metro Diner raised?
- Metro Diner has disclosed $5.3M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Metro Diner headquartered?
- Metro Diner is headquartered in Tampa, US.




