The Heritage Restaurant Group today announced the completion of its acquisition of The Red Parrot restaurant.
The transaction was first announced in October 2024 and officially closed yesterday, January 10, 2025. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
As part of the transition, Russ and EstherDulac, The Red Parrot’s previous owners, will remain with the restaurant, as consultants, to ensure operational continuity and a smooth integration into The Heritage Restaurant Group.
“I’m thrilled to continue working with The Red Parrot team during this exciting new chapter,” said Russ and Esther Dulac in a provided statement. “The professionalism and dedication shown by The Heritage Restaurant Group throughout this process has only reinforced my confidence in their ability to carry forward our legacy. Staying on for the next year, as consultants, allows us to help ensure our valued staff and loyal patrons experience a seamless transition while maintaining the high standards they’ve come to expect from The Red Parrot.”
“We are incredibly grateful to Russ and Esther Dulac for building such an extraordinary business over thepast 30years,” said Michael Anderson, spokesman for The Heritage Restaurant Group in a provided statement. “Their dedication to quality, community, and exceptional service has made The Red Parrot a Newport institution. We’re especially thankful that they have agreed to stay on and work with us post-closing. Their knowledge and experience will be invaluable as we continue their legacy of hospitality excellence.”
The Red Parrot will continue to operate under its current name at 348 Thames Street.
The Heritage Restaurant Group, through associated legal entities Audrain Hospitality, Heritage Hotel Group, and 1899 LLC, now has (or will soon have) at least the following in its portfolio:
A Mano Pizza & Gelato
Audrain Automobile Museum
Audrain Motorsport Clubhouse
Audrain Park Place
Brick Alley Pub
Caleb & Broad
Cluck Truck
Easton’s Beach Concessions
Flo’s Clam Shack
Hilltop Inn
KEEL Vodka
La Costa Lobster Rolls & Tacos
La Forge Casino Restaurant
Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling
Newport Life Magazine
Newport Lobster Company
The Red Parrot
The Reef
Vanderbilt Hotel
Wally’s Weiners
Wiener Wagon
