Amergent Hospitality Group, formerly Chanticleer Holdings was formed in 2005 as a business development company and converted to an operating holding company focused in the restaurant & gaming industry in 2008. Today, AHG operates in the better burger segment with Little Big Burger started in Portland, OR, American Burger Charlotte, NC & BGR-Burgers Grilled Right, DC area based. AHG, still owns a minority interest in the Hooters Restaurant chain & operates to franchise locations.