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About OEO Hospitality Group

“With over 25 years of hospitality industry experience, James Thorp is the Owner/Operator of both Escondido, California’s newest restaurant and bar, UPPER EAST on Grand (opening early 2025), and Knotty Barrel Gastropub located in Rancho Peñasquitos, California which opened in March 2019.”

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OEO Services

We Set The Standard For Hospitality Growth Through Existing Concepts & New Builds. OEO Offers Expertise In The Following Services

Restaurant & Bar Buildouts

We bring fresh designs that are eye-catching, sleek and hold a level of desire within the communities we serve.

Restaurant Menu Development

From culinary to unique bar programs, OEO crafts iconic menus based on the areas we serve and the style of our brands.

Restaurant Advertising & Marketing

OEO seeks opportunities in the restaurant marketing sphere, creating highly branded multi-channel marketing opportunities.

Accounting Management

We bring our in-house Accounting Team focused on COGS, Sourcing, and Labor Management. OEO drives yearly EBITA based on unique data points.

Interior Design

OEO's interior designers bring to life a vision of trendy-unique & fun atomospheres that generate word-of-mouth marketing.

Meet Our OEO Team

The OEO Hospitality Team brings years of operations experience throughout some of the biggest concepts in Southern California. Say, “Hello” to OEO

James Thorp

Founder | Owner

Christian Webb

Executive Chef

CORE Restaurant Brands

Find the OEO Hospitality Group Near You. We hope that you’ll be our guests as we strive to bring cravable concepts to your neighborhoods.

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Food

The OEO Food Menus

Drinks

OEO Cocktail Programs thriving on bringing craft to counter experiences throughout our restaurant concepts.

Designs

Check Out Our OEO Restaurant Layouts. Culture meets concept with our neighborhood brands.

OEO In The News

Follow OEO Brands In The News, Local & National Media Spotlight

UPPER East - Coming Soon!

View images of our new buildout- UPPER East On Grand, coming soon to Escondido, CA.

Restaurant Design

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Let OEO Hospitality Bring Your Concept To Life

"James Thorp is a true leader in the hospitality industry, blending operational excellence with an unwavering commitment to guest experience. Whether optimizing operations, developing innovative concepts, or fostering a culture of excellence, James brings a level of expertise and passion that elevates any project he's involved in. James' track record speaks for itself, and his impact on the industry is truly remarkable."

Jason Mitchel

VP Of Operations & Strategy - Charlie Palmer Collective

Find OEO Brands

OEO is making our mark on Southern California. Find our Hospitality Brands & visit today.

Knotty Barrel Rancho Penasquitos

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