R. J. Melman

Chief Executive Officer at

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.

46 year

78 connections

Consumer Services

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Consumer Non-Durables

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R.
J.
Melman currently works at Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2025.
Mr. Melman also formerly worked at Del Taco Restaurants, Inc., as Independent Director from 2015 to 2022, Paris Club, as Partner, Sushi San Ltd., as Partner, Hub 51, as Partner, Paris Club Bistro & Bar, as Managing Partner, Studio Paris, as Partner, RPM Italian, as Partner, RPM Steak, as Partner, Clark Hubbard LLC, as Partner, Three Dots & A Dash, as Partner, Ramen-San, as Partner, Summer House Santa Monica, as Partner, Stella Barra Pizzeria, as Partner, M Street Kitchen, as Partner, Sub 51, as Partner, and Il Porcellino, as Partner.
Mr. Melman received his undergraduate degree in 2001 from the University of Kansas.

R. J. Melman active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants and cafes	Chief Executive Officer	21/01/2025

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Former positions of R. J. Melman

Companies	Position	End
DEL TACO RESTAURANTS, INC.	Director/Board Member	07/03/2022
Sushi San Ltd. Sushi San Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces sushi based products	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Il Porcellino Il Porcellino Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Il Porcellino is a neighborhood Italian-American restaurant offering a casual dining experience with classic Italian comfort food and a seasonal menu featuring housemade pastas, vegetable antipasti, and daily specials made from ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Signature dishes include meatballs, chicken parmesan, baked burrata lasagna, and Barolo braised short ribs. The restaurant provides a gluten-free menu, a diverse drink selection including cocktails, wines, and after-dinner drinks, and offers valet parking, happy hour specials, private events, catering, reservations, and online ordering.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Sub 51	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
M Street Kitchen	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	18
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants and cafes	Consumer Services
Paris Club Paris Club Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides trust services	Miscellaneous
University of Kansas University of Kansas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Sushi San Ltd. Sushi San Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces sushi based products	Consumer Non-Durables
Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a fast food chain restaurant	Consumer Services
Hub 51
Paris Club Bistro & Bar
Studio Paris
RPM Italian RPM Italian RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a restaurant	Consumer Services
RPM Steak RPM Steak RestaurantsConsumer Services The private company is based in Chicago. The restaurant offers a steakhouse experience featuring tableside service and premium cuts, and is a sister restaurant to RPM Italian and RPM Seafood, which also offer contemporary menus with housemade pastas, shareable dishes, seafood, and extensive wine selections. RPM Restaurants provide private dining, catering, and special event services across their locations, focusing on personalized menus and hospitality. RPM Steak is part of the RPM Restaurants group, founded by Giuliana and Bill Rancic alongside siblings R.J., Jerrod, and Molly Melman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.	Consumer Services
Clark Hubbard LLC
Three Dots & A Dash
Ramen-San
Summer House Santa Monica Summer House Santa Monica RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a restaurant	Consumer Services
Stella Barra Pizzeria Stella Barra Pizzeria RestaurantsConsumer Services Stella Barra Pizzeria operates as part of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a family-owned restaurant group that manages over 60 brands and 130 restaurants across multiple states, offering a wide range of cuisines and dining experiences. The private company is based in North Bethesda. The group emphasizes customer engagement through programs like the Frequent Diner Club loyalty program, which rewards guests with points and perks across its restaurant portfolio. Lettuce Entertain You also provides complimentary event planning services to help customers find suitable venues for private and corporate events. Stella Barra Pizzeria benefits from this extensive network and support, contributing to a dynamic and customer-focused dining experience within a larger hospitality organization.	Consumer Services
M Street Kitchen	Retail Trade
Sub 51
Il Porcellino Il Porcellino Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Il Porcellino is a neighborhood Italian-American restaurant offering a casual dining experience with classic Italian comfort food and a seasonal menu featuring housemade pastas, vegetable antipasti, and daily specials made from ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors, and local farmers. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Signature dishes include meatballs, chicken parmesan, baked burrata lasagna, and Barolo braised short ribs. The restaurant provides a gluten-free menu, a diverse drink selection including cocktails, wines, and after-dinner drinks, and offers valet parking, happy hour specials, private events, catering, reservations, and online ordering.	Commercial Services