Phil Romano
Phil Romano | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Restaurateur |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Known for | Founder of Fuddruckers and Romano's Macaroni Grill |
| Spouse | Lillie Romano |
Philip J. "Phil" Romano is an American restaurateur, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of the restaurant chains Fuddruckers and Romano's Macaroni Grill.[1]
Early life
Romano grew up in Auburn, New York. He moved to Florida in his early 20s and then moved from West Palm Beach, Florida, to San Antonio, Texas, in 1976.[2]
Career
Romano has founded multiple restaurant chains with a national or international reach. His biggest successes to date are Fuddruckers, Romano's Macaroni Grill, and EatZi's.[1] Romano has founded more than twenty different restaurant concepts in his career.[3][4]
Romano was also one of the earliest investors in the heart stent.[1] His initial $250,000 investment returned millions of dollars in royalties.[1]
Romano now runs a slew of restaurant incubators in the west Dallas area known as Trinity Groves.
Philanthropy
Romano is the founder of Hunger Busters, a Dallas charity that feeds the homeless.[1][5]
Personal life
Romano is married to Lillie Romano, with whom he has a son, Sam.[4] Romano and his family live in Dallas, Texas.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "The story of Phil Romano". ActonHero.org. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- ^ Richman, Tom (1 May 1986). "Love 'em And Leave 'em". Inc. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
- ^ "Philip J. Romano's History Of Restaurants". Inc. 1 May 1986. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- ^ a b "Philip Romano". Nick & Sam's. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- ^ "Hunger Busters". Retrieved 18 September 2011.
External links
- Hunger Busters
- Photo with Hilary Swank at 2011 charity event
- Photos with Leeza Gibbons at charity event
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