Last but certainly not least, please join us in congratulating Joseph Brown, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President of IT! Joseph has been an incredible leader, consistently supporting our IT function and leading the team with vision and dedication. His relentless drive to improve things for our team members and guests has been a cornerstone of our growth here at Lou’s. Congratulations, Joseph! You’ve truly earned this recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder. Join me in celebrating Joseph's well-deserved promotion and his continued contributions to our success. Joseph, here's to your new role and the exciting milestones ahead!
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Restaurants
Northbrook, Illinois 11,786 followers
Serving Chicago's iconic deep dish pizza for over 50 years! We’re at 70+ locations and ship our pizza nationwide.
About us
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's is as rich in history as its pizza is in flavor. Lou Malnati got his start in the 1940's working in Chicago's first deep dish pizzeria. He took his pizza expertise to Lincolnwood, a northern suburb of Chicago, where he and his wife Jean opened the first Lou Malnati's Pizzeria on March 17, 1971. Lou was known for his fun-loving character as well as making Chicago's best pizza. Loyal patrons lined the streets on opening day for a taste of his delicious deep dish creations. Lou always thought it was funny that an Italian should open a pizzeria in a Jewish neighborhood on an Irish holiday. But that was Lou's style; he loved all types of people and didn't care much about what people thought. Today, we have 70+ locations across Illinois, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Indiana. We also ship over a million pizzas a year through our e-commerce business, Tastes of Chicago. Malnati’s success comes from our commitment to quality. Every Lou Malnati’s pizza is handmade from scratch using the finest and freshest ingredients. Every year, the Malnati team hand selects California vine-ripened tomatoes for the perfect sweet and tangy taste. The exclusive sausage blend is seasoned to our exact specifications. The fresh mozzarella cheese comes from the same small dairy that has supplied Lou Malnati’s for over 45 years. And our family’s secret recipe for flaky, buttery crust has been passed down from generation to generation. You’ll know with every bite that each pizza was made with care and special attention. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lou Malnati’s is proud to be ranked a top Chicago workplace 12 years in a row!
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http://www.loumalnatis.com
External link for Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Northbrook, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1971
- Specialties
- Restaurants, Catering, and Mail Order Specialty Foods
Locations
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3685 Woodhead Dr
Northbrook, Illinois 60062, US
Employees at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Updates
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At Lou Malnati’s, we are all about growth & development. Seeing potential in those within our Lou's family is a core part of our success. We are excited to share another internal promotion with you today. R. Bryan Batson has stepped up as our new Vice President of Finance and is currently serving as Interim CFO. Bryan has built a strong and supportive team that ensures our stores are equipped with the insights they need for success. His leadership has enabled our leaders to manage their operations with greater data clarity and precision. Congratulations, Bryan! You’ve truly earned this role, and we can’t wait to see where you take us next.
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At Lou Malnati’s, we are all about growth—not just as a business, but as individuals too. We hold personal and professional development close to our hearts and celebrate these journeys through internal promotions. Mindy Kaplan has been promoted to Vice President of Communications, Culture, and Customer Service. During her time with Lou’s, Mindy has been a driving force in building and nurturing our unique culture. Recently, she has also taken on the responsibilities of Catering, Sales, and Customer Service. With Mindy at the helm, our communications and guest interactions are set to soar to new heights. Congratulations, Mindy! We’re excited about the amazing things ahead with you leading the charge.
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Last week, our Support Center staff had the chance to learn more about the history of our Lawndale store. Opened in 1995, this unique location set out to provide a true sit-down, dine-in experience in a community that otherwise lacked one. Spearheaded by Marc & Rick Malnati, along with former company President Stu Cohen and Lawndale community coach, Rev. and supporter, Wayne Gordon, our team of leaders envisioned a community impact that went beyond pizza. The store represented a partnership with the neighborhood and the goal of bettering the lives of those in it. The non-profit community store opened with the commitment that any profits received would go back to the community for youth educations and recreation programs. A rehabilitation center stood above the store and those in recovery were given the opportunity to work for Lou’s while they stayed there. One of those employees, who is still with Lou’s today, spoke at the event and credited that opportunity as a major reason for helping turn his life around. We even had former managers from the store speak about how much it meant to them to help cultivate such a strong culture in a place that needed it. We are so proud of this community partnership that still exists today, nearly 30 years later. Lawndale is perhaps our most unique store, and you can’t tell the story of Lou Malnati’s without it.
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We're heading to the West Valley! We have officially announced the opening of our Surprise, Arizona store coming this fall. This new, full-service restaurant will be our ninth store in the Phoenix metro area and the first to open since Tempe in 2022. The new space will be located at the Village at Prasada in a free-standing building with a patio in an established retail and restaurant area. Stay tuned for more details regarding the opening!
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Great insights from our CEO, Mike Archer as well as our good friend, Lisa W. Miller, CSP! We strive to bring more joy to our team members as well as our guests. Thanks to Lisa for featuring some of our Lou's magic.
President | Consumer Insights & Innovation Strategist | Author | Unlocking Joy To Drive Profitable Growth | Keynote Speaker, CSP | Ideation Facilitator | Trusted Media Guest & Contributor | Rower
It’s Tuesday… and you know what that means! Another episode of Bring More Joy to the Table is now live! This week’s episode features a conversation with my longtime friend, Mike Archer, CEO of Lou Malnati's Pizzeria! Here are some of the key takeaways: 1) We discuss the differences between selling a product, building a concept, and ultimately becoming a true brand. This insight is critical, especially as brands expand into new markets and geographies. 2) I bet you didn’t know that Lou’s matches the water of Chicago in new markets through reverse osmosis to ensure the crusts tastes “just like home.” They even go so far to send seasoned pans for additional flavor. 3) Relationships and culture make all the difference in the workplace. Lou Malnati’s excellence in both has led to long-tenured employees and 14 consecutive years of being named one of the best places to work. 4) Owning every step of the omni-channel approach has allowed Lou’s to deliver restaurant-quality tastes from the comfort of your home. Check out the full episode and subscribe/follow for all the future episodes! Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3WBvQqZ Apple: https://apple.co/3UtWQ9a #interview #podcast #bringmorejoy
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Thinking of our fellow team members at Foxtrot and Dom's. Where we can help, we absolutely will.
It's always disheartening to hear about a beloved brand shutting down, especially when it means hardworking employees are left without a job. That's why we want to extend a helping hand to all of the former Foxtrot employees out there. If you or someone you know is looking for a new opportunity, we invite you to check out Lou Malnati's. Our brand is all about quality, from our famous deep-dish pizza to our commitment to our employees. We have openings available in various locations, so be sure to visit our website to see if there's a position that's right for you. We know that times are tough, but we're here to support you through it all. Let's work together to build a better future, one slice of pizza at a time.
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Last week, Jean, Marc, & Rick Malnati joined us at our Support Center to celebrate our Founder’s Day. Our founding family shared some of their favorite stories from the 53-year history of Lou Malnati’s, providing a lot of great history and laughs along the way. From the opening of our original Lincolnwood store, to becoming a local favorite at ChicagoFest, and eventually growing to a nationwide brand through shipping frozen pizzas, they recalled all the hard work and tough lessons that went into making Lou’s the company we are today. Of course, we also enjoyed a variety of our classic menu items, many of which were recipes created by different team members throughout the years. A reminder that we have always been a product of our people, in addition to serving the best pizza in the world!
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The wait is over. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria x Mike's Hot Honey is here, and we promise you’ve never seen deep dish drip like this. Checkout the link in bio to see how you can get your hands on this hot drop. #LMxMHH #DeepDishDrip #NationalDeepDishDay 🍯🍕🔥 https://lnkd.in/gY3FWHbX https://lnkd.in/gB4UngbV
Lou’s x Mike’s Hot Honey®
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We're launching something so hot, we had to cool off by opening the first-ever floating restaurant on Lake Michigan. Click the 🔗 to learn more about what's in store for April 5th ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dnjyJZsR
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