Larry H. Miller has always operated an eclectic mix of companies. He started with cars, then moved into professional sports and then restaurants and movie theatres.

But on Thursday the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies (LHM Group) announced that it is getting out of the dining arena. It has turned over operations of The Mayan and Spaghetti Mama's restaurants to Atlantic Restaurant Consultants of South Carolina (ARC).

Miller initially hired ARC about six week ago to improve the operations and profitability of the two restaurants located in the Jordan Commons complex in Sandy. ARC brought in a new chef from California, revised the menu and began accepting reservations -- a big frustration for many diners wanting to get to their movies on time.

Not long after the changes were made ARC offered to take over the operations, Jay Francis, Executive Vice President – Operations said in a press release issued Thursday.

“The Mayan concept of having fun, family entertainment with cliff divers in the setting of a Mayan jungle, combined with great Mexican food has been a dream and wish of Larry Miller’s for years. We are excited that with this change we will be able to continue Larry’s wish to have a one-of-a- kind restaurant for Utah and its visitors."