_____________________________________________________________________________________ Scott Harris Hospitality
Originally known as Francesca’ s Restaurant Group, the business rebranded to Scott Harris Hospitality in 2021 to reflect its evolution and bring its brands under a single umbrella. In a press release from the time of the rebranding, Scott said:“ From the start of my career, I’ ve believed that good food and a standout customer experience are the most important things any restaurant can provide. This rebrand has been a long time coming, and we are looking forward to being the go-to group of restaurants for customers who appreciate and share the passion that me and my team have – for life, for family, and for food.”
As a chef with a wealth of experience in Italian cuisine, Scott Harris’ restaurants focus on bringing the tastes of Italy to guests around Chicago, with the first restaurant, Mia Francesca, opening in Wrigleyville in 1992. Following the group’ s rebranding, it also confirmed remodels for all existing Mia Francesca’ s restaurants to update both the restaurants’ interiors and the menu.
Taste of tradition
As the company’ s first brand, Francesca’ s is an authentic trattoria promising more than just great food. Passionate about bringing people together, Scott has quickly grown the brand’ s family of restaurants to 13 sites while maintaining its hearty spirit and rustic charm. Speaking about the opening of Mia Francesca’ s in Lincolnwood in August 2024, Scott states:“ This restaurant is all about returning to our roots and offering the classic Italian dishes that our guests love. It’ s not just about the food, but also the sense of community and tradition we embody. We’ re excited to introduce this experience to new areas and continue the legacy that has been such a meaningful part of our journey.” foodchainmagazine. com 115