Wintrust Business Minute: Lou Malnati’s hires Julie Younglove-Webb as new CEO

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

There’s a new CEO at Lou Malnati’s. The deep-dish pizza company has hired Julie Younglove-Webb to take the helm. Crain’s reports Younglove-Webb has more than a decade of experience overseeing corporate and restaurant operations, formerly of Auntie Anne’s, Domino’s and Potbelly. She says she’s excited to join a company with strong Chicago roots and a long tradition of quality. Lou Malnati’s is headquartered in Buffalo Grove but launched in Lincolnwood in 1971. The company has more than 70 locations across four states. 

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