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July 2026 Malnati Rockstar

Our July Malnati Rockstar is Paul from our Oakbrook Terrace team! Paul was nominated by General Manager Melissa Damato for ...

People & Culture at Brookfield

It’s Been a Busy Few Months at Our Brookfield Store Here’s an update on all of they’ve been up to, ...

Lakewood Golf Kindness Rocks Event

Lakewood and Supporting Managers Came Together for a Kindness Rocks Event As the Lakewood team continues to create relationships in ...

Libertyville Anniversary Celebration

Our Libertyville Team Celebrated the 10-Year Anniversary of Their Kitchen Supervisor Uriel Santiago (Santi) reached 10 years at Lou’s this ...

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Lou’s Featured in Glancer Magazine

by Justin Bjorseth | May 14, 2026 | LOU'S IN THE COMMUNITY, LOU'S IN THE LIMELIGHT, OUR PEOPLE, THE GIFT | 0 Comments

Jean Malnati Miller and Gaby Malnati were spotlighted in the May Issue of Glancer Magazine

Just ahead of Mother’s Day, the featured story touched on the legacy and tradition of Lou’s and how much of that is rooted in family. … READ MORE

Chicago Kindness Rocks Event

by Justin Bjorseth | May 14, 2026 | EVENTS, KINDNESS ROCKS, LOU'S IN THE COMMUNITY, OUR PEOPLE, THE GIFT | 0 Comments

Our Chicago Teams Joined Together for a Kindness Rocks Event

Members from our Lincoln Park, River North, and Gold Coast teams teamed up to partner with the Chicago Park District for a revitalization project in Lincoln Park!… READ MORE

District-Wide Kindness Rocks Event

by Justin Bjorseth | May 6, 2026 | EVENTS, KINDNESS ROCKS, LOU'S IN THE COMMUNITY, OUR PEOPLE, THE GIFT | 0 Comments

Several of our Teams Recently Came Together for a Kindness Rocks Event

Members of our Buffalo Grove, Rockford, Palatine, Carpentersville, and Lakewood teams volunteered in support of Something to Talk About: Midway Magic, an event held by Senior Care … READ MORE

April 2026 Malnati Rockstar (Restaurant)

by Justin Bjorseth | May 1, 2026 | CELEBRATE!, MALNATI ROCKSTAR, OUR PEOPLE, THE GIFT | 0 Comments

Our April Malnati Rockstar for Restaurants is Marlene from Our Oak Park team! Marlene was nominated by General Manager Lauren Waithe (pictured together below). Lauren wanted to recognize Marlene for the overall spirit and dedication she brings to the store and...

April 2026 Malnati Rockstar (Carryout)

by Justin Bjorseth | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Our April Malnati Rockstar for Carryouts is Cheyenne from Our Homer Glen team! An HSM at the store, Cheyenne was nominated by the management team for her leadership and willingness to help wherever needed. Cheyenne has been with Lou's for seven years. She takes the...

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July 2026 Malnati Rockstar

Our July Malnati Rockstar is Paul from our Oakbrook Terrace team!

Paul was nominated by General Manager Melissa Damato for his care toward delivering exceptional guest experiences. Here’s what Melissa had to say about Paul –

“Paul embodies everything

It’s Been a Busy Few Months at Our Brookfield Store

Here’s an update on all of they’ve been up to, with accompanying photos below –

Their People and Culture Board was updated with THE GIFT
They hosted a table at

Our Libertyville Team Celebrated the 10-Year Anniversary of Their Kitchen Supervisor

Uriel Santiago (Santi) reached 10 years at Lou’s this month, and his team celebrated him for this amazing accomplishment. General Manager Amanda Lopez shared these words about Santi –… READ MORE

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July 2026 Malnati Rockstar

People & Culture at Brookfield

Lakewood Golf Kindness Rocks Event

Libertyville Anniversary Celebration

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Lou’s Featured in Glancer Magazine

Jean Malnati Miller and Gaby Malnati were spotlighted in the May Issue of Glancer Magazine

Chicago Kindness Rocks Event

Our Chicago Teams Joined Together for a Kindness Rocks Event

District-Wide Kindness Rocks Event

Several of our Teams Recently Came Together for a Kindness Rocks Event

April 2026 Malnati Rockstar (Restaurant)

April 2026 Malnati Rockstar (Carryout)

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July 2026 Malnati Rockstar

Our July Malnati Rockstar is Paul from our Oakbrook Terrace team!

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It’s Been a Busy Few Months at Our Brookfield Store

Libertyville Anniversary Celebration

Our Libertyville Team Celebrated the 10-Year Anniversary of Their Kitchen Supervisor

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