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50th Anniversary Contest Winners

We wouldn’t be here 50 years later without YOU! So, in honor of our 50th anniversary, we want you to share your favorite Lou’s moments through photos and stories.

Enter here, or post your photos to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook with the hashtag #LousTurns50 for your chance to win a $25 gift card and a 50th anniversary t-shirt. Winners will be selected every week throughout the month of March. Winners will also have a chance to have their memory reposted for Lou’s fans everywhere can see!

Congratulations to our first winner, Sue M.!

It all started at the Elk Grove Lou's in 1983. Phone worker meets pizza cook...and the rest is history!

 
 
 
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Congratulations to our week two winner, long-time Lou's Crew team member Maria B.!

"This is Ed Lis. His dedication to the Malnati family kept the restaurants running after Lou’s death. Without him, we might not be celebrating 50 years this month!"

 
 
 
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Dave B. is our week three winner!

"In 1976, my Dad took me to the Brian Piccolo event at the Lincolnwood location. I got to meet many celebrities who were kind enough to sign my football including "Papa Bear" George Halas and our host, Lou Malnati. That's 12 year old me getting Lou's autograph. Lou Malnati's has always been more than just pizza to me."

 
 
 
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Our final winner is Susie L.!

"3 Generations celebrate family with the best pizza in town! We've been eating at Lou's for 50 years. It has become a family tradition!"

 
 
 
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