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Episode Synopsis
In 1989, restaurateur Steve Lombardo, along with his business partner Hugo Ralli, opened a steakhouse on Rush Street and called it Gibsons. In this episode, we learn what's changed in the past 35 years and how this Chicago icon got past its early struggles — growing to more than a dozen locations. Its original location is now one of the top grossing restaurants in the U.S.
David Manilow uncovers business survival secrets with co-founder Lombardo, CEO Steve Lombardo III, and Director of Marketing Liz Lombardo Stark. Hear about their expansion to Fulton Market, plans for more growth outside Chicago and how Gibsons helped feed the Bulls' NBA dynasty. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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David Manilow uncovers business survival secrets with co-founder Lombardo, CEO Steve Lombardo III, and Director of Marketing Liz Lombardo Stark. Hear about their expansion to Fulton Market, plans for more growth outside Chicago and how Gibsons helped feed the Bulls' NBA dynasty. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.
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