However, Lazy Dog Cafe received its unique name because Chris Simms, its founder, believed that the restaurant was "too serious" and wanted to make it more "kid-friendly". Chris Simms's …

May 2, 2019 · Why exactly would restaurateur Chris Simms call his casual dining restaurant, specializing in what he calls “elevated comfort food,” Lazy Dog?

Dec 10, 2024 · He’s the founder and CEO of Lazy Dog Restaurants, which launched in O.C. and in two decades has grown to more than 50 locations across the U.S. We caught up with …

Aug 2, 2015 · Chris Simms, 40, is chief executive and founder of the Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar chain. His father was in the dining business, but “as a typical son, your first reaction is to not do...

SM: Great memories happen every day! When I walk into a restaurant and I see people I’ve known for a long time or new people that are so excited to work with us, it’s very fulfilling. ML: …

Chris Simms, our CEO and fearless leader, recently became a dad for the fourth time. The proud father is a rock star for overseeing our restaurants and also making sure his kiddos receive …

Feb 21, 2023 · Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar founder Chris Simms revealed to KFI AM 640 that he is "a fourth-generation restaurateur." His great-grandfather was in the restaurant business in …

Aug 20, 2018 · For Chris Simms, chief executive, the goal in founding Lazy Dog was to create a next-generation casual-dining concept known for genuinely caring for the people who work at …

May 6, 2021 · Chris Simms is founder and CEO of Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, a casual-dining chain with 39 locations. Simms and his team strive to make Lazy Dog the “next generation of …

Oct 13, 2023 · As Lazy Dog founder Chris Simms tells it, some of his happiest childhood memories revolve around the time he and his family spent hanging out in the Rocky …