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Tupelo Honey Hospitality

Asheville, US · Founded 2012 · North Carolina corporation

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Founders & leadership

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Stephen D FrabitoreChief Executive Officer
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Caroline SkinnerVice President of Human ResourcesCaroline Skinner has over 16 years of executive experience in restaurant and retail operations, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Tupelo Honey where she oversaw unit expansion and operational strategy. She founded Caroline Skinner Consulting in 2026 to advise leadership teams on operational frameworks and organizational processes.
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Shaun GroatChief Financial Officer
CPChristin Prince
Christin PrinceSenior Vice President of MarketingChristin Prince is a marketing executive with 25 years of experience in data-driven revenue strategy for hospitality and lodging businesses. She founded boostr, a revenue management company serving short-term rental property owners and co-hosts.
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Robert DavisSenior Vice President of Operations

Board

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David KronradBoard director
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Damon DeSantisBoard director
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Michael BonadiesBoard director
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Jennifer FrabitoreBoard director
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Geary CottonBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$16.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2017

▶$6.4MraisedApr 2017 · 12 investors · Restaurants
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen D FrabitoreExecutive Officer, Director
  • Shaun L GroatExecutive Officer
  • David B KronradDirector
  • Caroline SkinnerExecutive Officer
  • Tyler AlfordExecutive Officer
  • Christin PrinceExecutive Officer
  • Michael V BonadiesDirector
  • Jennifer B FrabitoreDirector
  • Damon S DeSantisDirector
  • Geary W CottonDirector
Offering amount
$9M
Amount sold
$6.4M
First sale
Apr 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, North Carolina, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10MraisedApr 2015 · 24 investors · Restaurants
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Stephen D FrabitoreExecutive Officer, Director
  • David KronradDirector
  • Damon DeSantisDirector
  • Michael BonadiesDirector
  • Caroline SkinnerExecutive Officer
  • Jennifer FrabitoreDirector
  • Shaun GroatExecutive Officer
  • Christin PrinceExecutive Officer
  • Geary CottonDirector
  • Robert DavisExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$10M
Amount sold
$10M
Minimum investment
$200K
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, North Carolina, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding has Tupelo Honey Hospitality raised?
Tupelo Honey Hospitality has disclosed $16.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Tupelo Honey Hospitality headquartered?
Tupelo Honey Hospitality is headquartered in Asheville, US.