Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Inc.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Inc. - overview
Established
1971
Location
Northbrook, IL, US
Primary Industry
Food
About
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Inc. , founded in 1971 in Northbrook, US, specializes in Chicago deep dish pizza. In October 2021, Meritage Group LP acquired Lou Malnati's Pizzeria from BDT Capital Partners. The acquisition values Lou Malnati's Pizzeria at USD 500 million.
Lou Malnati's specializes in Chicago deep dish pizza, featuring a flaky, buttery crust, proprietary sausage blend, and vine-ripened plum tomatoes from California, paired with Wisconsin cheese. The company operates dining options including dine-in restaurants, carryout, and delivery services, with locations expanding beyond Illinois to Arizona, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Additionally, it offers frozen 9-inch deep dish pizzas that are made fresh, flash-frozen, and shipped nationally, catering to pizza lovers seeking an authentic Chicago-style experience. Lou Malnati's generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales at dine-in and carryout locations, alongside online orders for frozen pizzas.
The company's revenue model is primarily driven by its flagship Chicago deep dish pizza, appealing to local patrons and out-of-state customers via shipping services. Engagement strategies through exclusive deals via its mobile app and email subscriptions enhance transaction frequency, contributing to overall sales performance.
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Bakery Products, Snack Foods, Restaurants & Nightlife
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Inc. - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
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| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Inc. | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Inc. | - |
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