| Phil Romano | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Restaurateur |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Known for | Founder of Fuddruckers and Romano's Macaroni Grill |
| Home town | Auburn, New York, U.S.A. |
| Spouse | Lillie 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]
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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]
Romano is one of the most successful restaurateurs in U.S. history, having 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 is the founder of Hunger Busters, a Dallas charity that feeds the homeless.[1][5]
Romano is married to Lillie Romano, with whom he has a son, Sam.[4] Romano and his family live in Dallas, Texas.[1]