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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....
Apr 16, 2018 · Richard Melman, the man behind RJ Grunts, is responsible for the popularity of the salad bar, and probably single-handedly saved the sneeze-guard industry.
Executive Producer & Channel Director. The CV / Resume for Richard Melman.
Richard Melman is Founder and Chairman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a Chicago-based corporation that owns over 100 restaurants nationwide.
