Lou Malnati’s Serving Up 2,000 Free Slices of Its New BBQ Chicken Pizza at West Loop Event

Lou Malnati’s is introducing its new limited-time BBQ Chicken Pizza, available at all locations and nationwide shipping beginning June 18. The launch is part of a new summer lineup that includes the Chicken BBQ Club Salad and Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza, two restaurant favorites now launching in all carryout locations. 

“Summer is about good food, good people and a table with room for one more,” said Julie Younglove-Webb, CEO of Lou Malnati’s. “Our new BBQ Chicken Pizza, inspired by flavors of a backyard cookout, was made for exactly that. Paired with our Chicken BBQ Club Salad and Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza, it’s a meal made for bringing people together all season long.” 

To celebrate the launch, Lou Malnati's will host a backyard BBQ-themed event from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, in the parking lot of its West Loop location, 1235 W. Randolph St. The pizzeria will preview the summer menu and give away up to 2,000 free slices while supplies last. A live DJ will provide entertainment throughout the event, and at 5:30 p.m., guests can enter the “Dad Grilling Stance” contest for a chance to win a grill. Attendees can also enter for a chance to win a summer BBQ prize package, including a $200 Lou’s BBQ catering package, an Igloo cooler, a grill and exclusive Lou’s BBQ merchandise.

The new BBQ Chicken Pizza, available in deep-dish and thin crust, pairs grilled chicken, red onions, and handmade Bar-B-Lou sauce with a mozzarella and cheddar blend on the brand’s signature crust, finished with fresh parsley. The summer platform also features the Chicken BBQ Club Salad, a mix of grilled chicken, Roma tomatoes, salami and tortilla chips over romaine, tossed with mozzarella and cheddar and handmade Bar-B-Lou dressing. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza is served with vanilla bean ice cream and can even be ordered unbaked, allowing guests to recreate the warm, fresh-baked restaurant experience right at home.

The summer trio will be available for dine-in, carryout and delivery at all Lou Malnati’s locations across Chicagoland. Lou Malnati’s Rewards members will receive early access beginning June 16, ahead of the full launch on June 18. The new BBQ Chicken Pizza will also be available nationwide for a limited time through TastesofChicago.com, the company’s direct-to-consumer shipping platform.