Romano's Macaroni Grill facts for kids
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A Romano's Macaroni Grill in Anaheim Hills, CA in March 2010 (closed by early 2020).
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| Wholly owned subsidiary | |
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Genre | Casual dining |
| Founded | April 19, 1988 in Leon Springs, Texas |
| Founder | Philip J. Romano |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
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Number of employees
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7000+ |
| Parent | Brinker International (1989–2008) Mac Acquisition LLC (2008–2013) Ignite Restaurant Group (2013–2015) Redrock Partners LLC (2015–present) |
Romano's Macaroni Grill is a popular restaurant chain that serves delicious Italian-American cuisine. This means they offer dishes inspired by both Italian and American cooking styles. You can find their restaurants in many states across the U.S., including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.
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History of Romano's Macaroni Grill
Romano's Macaroni Grill was started by a person named Philip J. Romano. He opened the very first restaurant on April 19, 1988. This first location was in Leon Springs, Texas, which is now part of San Antonio.
A company called Brinker International bought the rights to the restaurant chain in 1989. This helped Macaroni Grill grow and open more locations.
Over the years, the ownership of Romano's Macaroni Grill changed a few times. In 2008, a company called Mac Acquisition LLC bought most of the chain. Later, in 2013, Ignite Restaurant Group took over. Then, in 2015, Redrock Partners LLC became the new owner.
In 2017, the company faced some financial challenges and needed to reorganize its business. However, they continued to operate. In 2018, Romano's Macaroni Grill bought another restaurant chain called Sullivan's Steakhouse.
What's on the Menu?
Romano's Macaroni Grill offers many dishes that come from traditional Italian and Mediterranean cooking. Their menu includes a special pasta dish where you can choose your favorite type of pasta, sauce, and toppings. This lets you create your own perfect meal!
When you eat at Romano's, your meal comes with free bread and olive oil. It's a nice touch that makes you feel like you're dining in Italy.
Besides their restaurants, Romano's Macaroni Grill also has a line of packaged food products. These are based on popular dishes from their restaurants. You can find them in stores, made by General Mills.
Healthy Choices at Macaroni Grill
In 2007, a magazine called Men's Health looked at how healthy different restaurant chains were. At that time, they said that an average meal at Romano's Macaroni Grill had over 1,000 calories, which is a lot!
However, things changed. Three years later, the same magazine said that Macaroni Grill had become the healthiest Italian restaurant chain. This was because many of their dishes had much fewer calories. The restaurant hired a new CEO who worked to make the food more nutritious. This shows that restaurants can make changes to offer healthier options for their customers.
Gallery
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A Romano's in Burlington, MA in September, 2008 (closed in February 2017, now Eddie V's)
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One of many Italian-themed dishes at Romano's
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See also
In Spanish: Romano's Macaroni Grill para niños
