CHARLESTON, S.C. — June 15, 2026 — Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG), the multi-brand hospitality company behind Toast All Day, Eli’s Table, John King Grill & Dueling Piano Bar, Toasted Crust, Cachita’s Kitchen, and Honky Tonk Saloon, today announced its official acceptance into Anthropic’s Claude Partner Network, becoming the first hospitality company in South Carolina’s Lowcountry to join the prestigious global program.

The agreement was spearheaded by Zreena Malik, CHG’s Marketing Director, whose vision, leadership, and commitment to innovation helped guide the company through the application and onboarding process. Her achievement reflects Charleston Hospitality Group’s ongoing commitment to empowering young professionals, encouraging entrepreneurial thinking, and creating opportunities for future leaders to grow within the organization.

At CHG, leadership believes that innovation is not limited to executives—it can come from anyone willing to take initiative, embrace challenges, and inspire others. “One of the things that makes Charleston Hospitality Group special is our commitment to developing people,” said Sam Mustafa, Founder and CEO of Charleston Hospitality Group. “Zreena’s leadership in securing this partnership demonstrates exactly what we stand for. We encourage our team members to think like entrepreneurs, take ownership of meaningful projects, and pursue opportunities that help both themselves and our company grow.”

Founded on the principles of Lead with Love, Be a Blessing, Give to Grow, and Live to Inspire, CHG views employee development as a core business strategy. The company actively invests in creating pathways for emerging leaders to contribute, innovate, and build lasting careers in hospitality. Launched by Anthropic in 2026 and supported by a $100 million investment in partner training, technical resources, and market development, the Claude Partner Network includes organizations helping businesses successfully implement artificial intelligence solutions. Membership provides access to advanced training, technical support, and collaboration opportunities within Anthropic’s global ecosystem.

CHG’s acceptance into the network formalizes more than a year of practical experience implementing Claude across marketing, guest communications, operations, training, and business intelligence initiatives throughout its restaurants and entertainment venues in Charleston, Summerville, Mount Pleasant, and Savannah.

“Hospitality will always be about people,” said Malik. “Artificial intelligence doesn’t replace human connection, it enhances it. By removing repetitive tasks and streamlining operations, AI allows our teams to focus on what matters most: creating memorable guest experiences, supporting our communities, and building stronger relationships with our customers. We’re honored to join the Claude Partner Network and excited about what this means for the future of hospitality.” As restaurants nationwide navigate rising costs, labor challenges, and increasing guest expectations, CHG believes responsible AI adoption will play a critical role in helping hospitality businesses remain competitive while preserving the personal service that defines the industry.

About Charleston Hospitality Group

Founded in 2008, Charleston Hospitality Group is a Charleston, South Carolina-based hospitality company operating a diverse portfolio of restaurant and entertainment brands across the Southeast. Through concepts including Toast All Day, Eli’s Table, John King Grill & Dueling Piano Bar, Toasted Crust, Cachita’s Kitchen, and Honky Tonk Saloon, CHG serves thousands of guests each week while remaining committed to innovation, community engagement, and leadership development.

The company’s culture is guided by four core principles: Lead with Love. Be a Blessing. Give to Grow. Live to Inspire. These values shape how CHG serves its guests, develops its people, and builds lasting impact throughout the communities it serves.

About the Claude Partner Network

The Claude Partner Network is Anthropic’s global partner program designed for organizations helping businesses adopt and deploy Claude. The program provides members with specialized training, technical resources, dedicated support, and joint go-to-market opportunities, supported by Anthropic’s initial $100 million investment in ecosystem development. Membership is verifiable through Anthropic’s public Partner Hub directory