Uno Chicago Grill, simply called Uno, was founded in 1943 by former Texas University football star Ike Sewell and friend Ric Riccardo. While the pair originally considered opening a Mexican restaurant, they changed their mind and created a pizza/Italian restaurant.
Franchising did not begin until 1980. As of 2014, the company had 140 locations in 24 states. The company also has franchises in 6 other countries, including South Korea, Honduras, and Pakistan. Strangely enough, the company has only 2 locations in the Chicago area. Massachusetts has the most Uno’s, with 27 locations.
In 2010, Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation filed for bankruptcy protection and closed 16 locations. The company restructured its debt and emerged from bankruptcy in late 2010.
Uno Chicago GrillUno Chicago Grill, simply called Uno, was founded in 1943 by former Texas University football star Ike Sewell and friend Ric Riccardo. While the pair originally considered opening a Mexican restaurant, they changed their mind and created a pizza/Italian restaurant.
Franchising did not begin until 1980. As of 2014, the company had 140 locations in 24 states. The company also has franchises in 6 other countries, including South Korea, Honduras, and Pakistan. Strangely enough, the company has only 2 locations in the Chicago area. Massachusetts has the most Uno’s, with 27 locations.
In 2010, Uno Restaurant Holdings Corporation filed for bankruptcy protection and closed 16 locations. The company restructured its debt and emerged from bankruptcy in late 2010.