Nick Falcone is an innovator and recognized leader in Florida’s tourism and hospitality industry. He founded NDM Hospitality Services, LLC in 2011 with the vision of becoming a multi-faceted hospitality, real estate, and technology conglomerate. Since that time, Nick and the NDM Hospitality team is changing the face of the real estate, travel, tech, and dining industries; creating new ways to manage real estate and take vacations, and bringing higher service standards to casual dining.
NDM Hospitality acquired the territorial rights to the Dade County BurgerFi franchise, which opened in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2012. They became the chain’s first franchisee and a model for all those that came after; recognized as franchisee of the year, operator of the year, and leading the entire franchise in year-over-year sales growth. In addition, NDM Hospitality became the leader of the BurgerFi marketing co-op and established many of the standard operating procedures used by BurgerFi franchisees across the world. Since then, the company has expanded its sector to include 6 more restaurants from Miami to Orlando.
In 2015, NDM Hospitality’s fastest-growing company, Rentyl Resorts, launched the first branded residential resort in the world. This new travel sector blends the comforts of a home with the experience of a resort under a consistent brand. The company continues to grow, providing management services through Luxury Residential Resorts (LRR) for property owners within the branded residential resorts, and adding more brands to the Rentyl Resorts portfolio including: Encore Resort at Reunion, Margaritaville Resort Orlando, The Bear’s Den Resort Orlando, Spectrum Resort Orlando, Islands of Islamorada, and Beachwalk.
Falcone developed partnerships with Marriott Homes & Villas®, The Walt Disney Travel Company®, Margaritaville, and the Jack Nicklaus Companies. In 2020, NDM Hospitality won four Telly Awards, including one Gold; a Davey Award; three w3 Awards; and a Platinum MarCom Award for its creative video marketing campaigns. In addition, Margaritaville Resort Orlando received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation, establishing the resort as part of a select group in North America. Encore Resort at Reunion and Margaritaville Resort Orlando earned Tripadvisor’s 2020 Travelers’ Choice winner and received three W3 awards for their video series Sunset 365, including Gold for General Video – Food & Beverage.
Falcone is leading the launch of Rentyl Homes, Rentyl Apartments, and Spire Loyalty, the first multi-industry loyalty program. NDM Hospitality is shaping the future of hospitality, with an established Culture built on mutual success with a “Win from Within” mantra.
When not working, he loves spending time with his wife, Jaclyn; and four children, Nicholas Jr., Olivia, Bennett, and James. He is a devoted fan of his alma mater, Florida State University, and his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins.
