Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
RestaurantsIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria operates as a regional restaurant group with a history tied to Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and a long-running family legacy. The first Lou Malnati's location opened in Lincolnwood in 1971, and the brand now spans more than 70 locations across Illinois, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Indiana. In addition to dine-in service, the company ships over a million pizzas annually through its Tastes of Chicago online platform, extending its reach to customers beyond its restaurants. The pizzas are handmade from scratch using carefully selected ingredients, including California vine-ripened tomatoes, a proprietary sausage blend, fresh mozzarella from a long-standing dairy supplier, and a flaky, buttery crust passed down through generations. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and maintains a sizable workforce while pursuing growth, including opening a new location in St. Charles, Illinois, in 2026.