HQ Function

Serves as the original flagship restaurant, a central point for brand identity and heritage, and supports administrative and operational management for the restaurant group.

Notable Features:

Historic building in a prime Chicago location, iconic graffiti-covered walls and booths where generations of patrons have left their mark, classic pizzeria ambiance that has been preserved for decades.

Work Culture:

For restaurant staff: A fast-paced, customer-centric, and team-oriented environment, deeply rooted in Chicago's hospitality traditions. Corporate functions focus on brand integrity, operational excellence, and strategic growth.

HQ Significance:

This is the original location where Gino's East was established in 1966, making it the heart of the brand. It's where the signature deep dish recipe was perfected and where the unique tradition of wall-writing began, contributing significantly to Chicago's culinary fame.

Values Reflected in HQ: Authenticity (original recipe and experience), tradition (maintaining the graffiti art and classic pizzeria feel), community (a welcoming space for diverse patrons), and quality (commitment to their distinctive style of deep dish pizza).

Location:

While Gino's East is fundamentally a Chicago institution with its primary restaurant operations concentrated in the Chicagoland area, it has cultivated a national reputation and reach. This is achieved through nationwide shipping of its frozen deep dish pizzas, allowing fans across the U.S. to experience their iconic taste. Historically, Gino's East has also had franchised or licensed locations in other states. Its 'global' presence is primarily through its strong brand recognition, attracting international tourists to its Chicago locations, and its direct-to-consumer shipping business within the United States.

Street Address:

162 E. Superior Street

City:

Chicago

State/Province:

Illinois

Country:

USA