The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Member loans	12 Months Ended
Member loans	Dec. 31, 2014
Member loans [Abstract]
Member loans	Member loans: In 2007, the Company entered into several demand loans with a member totaling $4,392,777 that accrue interest ranging from 6% to 12%. On February 27, 2009, $1,000,000 was converted to equity. In 2012, one of the notes for $500,000 was forgiven by the member in exchange for all of our membership interest in an investment in 408 W 15 Members LLC, an unrelated party, which was held by the Company. There was no gain or loss recognized in this exchange. In 2013, the Company entered into two demand loans with a member totaling $2,000,000. All outstanding principal and accrued interest as of October 16, 2013 was repaid in conjunction with the Merger. Interest expense recognized related to these member loans was $358,104 in 2013. On December 9, 2011, TOG UK entered into two loan agreements with entities that are controlled by a member for funds up to £230,000 and £300,000. The loans were due on demand and are accruing interest at an interest rate of 8%. These notes, along with accrued interest, were repaid in conjunction with the Merger. Interest expense recognized related to these loans was $72,167 in 2013.