Chicago’s iconic deep dish pizzeria marks the milestone with 550 free slices, $19.71 founding year pricing, and a month-long anniversary offer
Chicago, IL (RestaurantNews.com) Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is celebrating a major milestone on March 17 as it reaches its 55th anniversary. Founded in 1971 in Lincolnwood, Illinois, the pizzeria has grown from a single neighborhood restaurant into more than 70 locations across Chicagoland, Wisconsin, and Arizona. Throughout its history, Lou Malnati’s has remained committed to bringing people together over handmade deep dish. The pizzeria is known for its signature buttery, flaky crust and its dedication to quality ingredients.
“Even after 55 years, our mission is unchanged. We are committed to handmade quality and to being part of the memories people make around our pizza,” said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati’s. “The communities and families who have supported us for generations are at the heart of everything we do.”
55th Anniversary Activations
To mark this occasion, Lou Malnati’s is rolling out a series of promotions for the customers who have made the last 55 years possible.
- Free Slice Pop-Up on Michigan Avenue:
Lou Malnati’s will hand out 550 free slices of deep dish pizza outside of its Michigan Avenue Chicago location on March 17. The giveaway begins at 11 a.m. and is open to the public while supplies last. - Founding Year Pricing Offer:
Customers can enjoy a large deep dish cheese pizza or extra-large thin crust cheese pizza for $19.71 on March 17 and 18. The price reflects the year Lou Malnati’s first opened its doors. The offer is available for dine-in, delivery, and carry-out with promo code LOU1971. Additional toppings are available at regular prices. - Month-Long Anniversary Promotion:
Throughout March, customers can take $5 off any order of $20 or more, Monday through Thursday, with promo code 55YEARS. One promo code may be used per order and offers cannot be combined.
Customers can follow the celebration and additional updates at LouMalnatis.com and across Lou Malnati’s social channels.
About Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. Since 1971, Lou Malnati’s has been bringing people together and creating memories from moments big and small with handcrafted meals made from a secret family recipe handed down through four generations. The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza and people, and proud to support the local communities they serve one deep dish at a time. There are 70 locations in the Chicagoland area, Arizona, and Wisconsin. For the latest dish, visit LouMalnatis.com.
Media Contact:
Katie Maldonado
kmaldonado@loumalnatis.com
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