The Meruelo Group
Business Consulting and ServicesCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Meruelo Group is a privately held minority business enterprise based in Downey, California, founded in 1986 by Alex Meruelo. It provides strategic consulting and business support services to a diverse set of client companies across industries, aiming to deliver strategic vision and operational tools that differentiate its portfolio. The company oversees a broad family of affiliated businesses across construction, media, hospitality, real estate, and food services, including Doty Bros. Construction, Meruelo Media, Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Sahara Las Vegas, and Fuji Food Products. It positions itself as a diversified industry leader, drawing on cross-industry experience to deliver results for its portfolio and customers. A notable recent development is the November 2025 appointment of Ronn Nicolli as Chief Marketing and Experience Officer to oversee brand strategy and guest experience across the portfolio, including Sahara Las Vegas and Grand Sierra Resort & Casino.