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Rich Melman (born 1942) is an American businessman, and the founder and chairman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a privately held restaurant company with more than 100 venues. In 1971, Melman and Jerry A. Orzoff founded R.J. Grunts in Lincoln Park in Chicago.
Susie Southgate-Fox is an Executive Partner of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Southgate-Fox began working with Richard Melman, the founder and Chairman of the Board of Lettuce, in the late 1960s. She met Melman at his father’s restaurant, Mr. Ricky’s, where she worked as a cashier and hostess.
Lettuce has always been a school for entrepreneurs and Rich Melman’s INTRO, was an entrepreneurial restaurant that mentored up-and-coming chefs with the opportunity to take over the space and make it their own.
Jun 24, 2021 · Rich Melman on the Secret to Lettuce Entertain You’s 50 Years in Business – Chicago Magazine. The founder and chairman on the company’s history and why he still needs mentors. By Anthony Todd....
Jun 10, 2021 · Melman gets married and has three children: R.J., Jerrod and Molly. Martha and Rich Melman with their children Jerrod, Molly and R.J. on June 3, 2021, at R.J. Grunts in Lincoln Park.
Richard Melman is Founder and Chairman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a Chicago-based corporation that owns over 100 restaurants nationwide.
Growing up in the family business, RJ had prime seating when it came to witnessing Lettuce’s evolution. His father, Richard Melman, cofounded its first Chicago restaurant in 1971, and the company now owns, manages and licenses more than 130 eateries nationwide.
