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Lettuce Entertain You

Family-owned restaurant group

lettuce.com

Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Founded year: 1971
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000

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Latest news about Lettuce Entertain You

In short: Lettuce Entertain You expanded its footprint in Texas and Tennessee, appointed R.J. Melman as CEO, and launched an exclusive wine collection.

Company announcements

March 16 Lettuce Entertain You

Chicago magazine names Crying Tiger best new restaurant

The publication praises the Lettuce Entertain You and chef Thai Dang collaboration for its tropical Southeast Asian fusion, cocktails, design, and standout dishes like grilled wagyu nam tok.

March 10 Lettuce Entertain You

Windy City Smokeout announces 2026 BBQ pitmaster lineup

More than 20 pitmasters, including Terry Black’s Barbecue, ZZQ, and Blake’s Southern Milling, join the July 8-12 festival outside United Center.

February 2 Lettuce Entertain You

Lettuce Entertain You opens Ēma in Austin

Ēma, a Mediterranean restaurant, opens at Domain NORTHSIDE on January 31, 2026. It features vegetable-focused mezze, California-inspired dishes, and an expansive patio.

January 13 Lettuce Entertain You

Windy City Smokeout announces full 2026 country artist lineup

The festival adds a fifth night at United Center July 8-12, featuring headliners like Lainey Wilson and Blake Shelton, plus over 15 artists. BBQ teams and tickets available soon.

Media coverage

May 27 Restaurant Business

How Applebee's, Whataburger and Lettuce Entertain You approach LTOs

The concepts might have different operating models, but all of them rely heavily on consumer input to drive promotions.

18 September 2025 Law360

Lettuce Entertain You Accused Of Staging 'Corporate Coup' - Law360

Restaurant management company Lettuce Entertain You and its owners abandoned a longtime business partnership and personal friendship to carry out a "sham transaction" that illegally...

26 February 2023 Crain's Chicago Business

Lettuce Entertain You opening new Fulton Market restaurant this spring

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26 February 2018 WGN Radio

Lettuce Entertain You New President R.J. Melman: "'Entertain' will be in our DNA forever"

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