Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria has closed these three Wisconsin locations

Illinois pizza restaurant Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria has permanently closed three of its five Wisconsin locations, according to the company’s official website.

These three southeast Wisconsin locations of the popular pizza chain have closed:

• Greenfield, located at 4751 S. 76th St.
• Waukesha, located at 2720 N. Grandview Blvd.
• Oak Creek, located at 8171 S. Howell Ave.

Two Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria locations are still open in Wisconsin, including the dine-in location in Brookfield at 15795 W. Bluemound Road and the carry-out only location in Fox Point at 8799 N. Port Washington Road.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reached out to Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria for more information, but did not immediately hear back.

A Chicago pizzeria known for its deep-dish pies, Lou Malnati’s expanded into the Badger state in 2019 when it announced plans to open its first Wisconsin location in Fox Point. The Waukesha Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria opened for takeout and delivery services only in July 2021.

Founder Lou Malnati opened the first Lou Malnati’s in 1971

Founder Lou Malnati and his wife Jean decided to open their first Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria on March 17, 1971, in Chicago’s Lincolnwood neighborhood.

After the success of the first Lou Malnati’s location, Malnati opened a second location in the Elk Grove Village suburb near O’Hare Airport. Malnati continued to operate his pizzeria locations until his death in 1978. His sons Marc and Rick decided to join their mother to help run their family business.

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria now has over 60 locations in Illinois and has expanded locations into Arizona, Indiana and Wisconsin.

Adrienne Davis covers the south suburbs for the Journal Sentinel. Contact her at amdavis@gannett.com. Follow her on X at @AdriReportss.