Elevating Colorado’s food scene with the best restaurants in the nation.
Experience the best of the best brought to your neighborhood.
Our Story
Whiplash Holdings LLC is a Denver-based investment and management firm dedicated to building, operating, and scaling exceptional hospitality and consumer brands. Founded and led by CEO Daniel Wagner, Whiplash focuses on long-term growth through disciplined execution, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to guest experience.
With a portfolio rooted in high-performing restaurant concepts, Whiplash Holdings combines data-driven strategy with hands-on leadership to deliver sustainable success. The company is currently spearheading the multi-unit rollout of Starbird Chicken across Colorado—introducing one of the nation’s most innovative premium fast-casual chicken brands to new markets.
Beyond hospitality, Whiplash is actively expanding into complementary ventures that align with its philosophy of operational precision, community impact, and brand integrity. Every Whiplash project shares the same DNA: visionary concepts, meticulous execution, and a passion for creating value that lasts.