Phil 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]

Phil Romano
NationalityAmerican
OccupationRestaurateur
Years active1965–present
Known forFounder of Fuddruckers and Romano's Macaroni Grill
Home townAuburn, New York, U.S.
Spouse(s)Lillie Romano

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. He also co-owns an art gallery on Dragon Street in Dallas, Texas, called Samuel Lynne Galleries, named in part after his son, Sam.

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] Romano is listed as an artist and author on the website for Samuel Lynne Galleries in Dallas, Texas.

References
  1. "The story of Phil Romano". ActonHero.org. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  2. Richman, Tom (1 May 1986). "Love 'em And Leave 'em". Inc. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
  3. "Philip J. Romano's History Of Restaurants". Inc. 1 May 1986. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  4. "Philip Romano". Nick & Sam's. Archived from the original on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
  5. "Hunger Busters". Retrieved 18 September 2011.
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