Our History

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A Legacy of Excellence

Gaines Hospitality Group operates as an independent manufacturers' representative agency specializing in hotel and hospitality furniture. The current leadership represents the newest generation of a family with deep roots in the sector.

The Beginning

Ben Gaines I established Gaines Manufacturing during the 1960s, launching the business from his garage. The company quickly gained recognition as a dependable supplier within the hospitality industry.

Partnership & Growth

The organization became instrumental in furnishing Holiday Inn hotels globally. As a manufacturing partner to hospitality pioneer Kemmons Wilson, the company produced sofas, chairs, and bar stools for Holiday Inn locations spanning from Memphis, Tennessee to Memphis, Egypt.

Today

Ben Gaines III represents the newest generation leading the organization, continuing the family legacy.

Our team brings over 35 years of experience across Hotel Operations, Development, and Procurement. This background enables us to apply a hotelier's perspective throughout procurement and manufacturing operations.

We transform furniture concepts into real, long-lasting quality by leveraging comprehensive industry knowledge gained through decades of hospitality sector involvement.

Ben and Ludie Gaines sitting on the world's largest couch
Ben and Ludie Gaines sitting on the world's largest couch made by Gaines Manufacturing