Three Home Run Inn Locations Closing Sunday
Company Cites Focus on Owned Land and Future Investments
As part of its strategic planning, Home Run Inn has announced that three of its locations will be closing their doors on Sunday. The decision was made to focus on locations where the company owns the land the restaurants sit on, and to continue investing in new menu items and market research.
Remaining Locations to Stay Open
The suburban locations in Hillside, Darien, and Bolingbrook will remain open, as will the Chicago locations on Archer Avenue and 31st Street, as well as the company’s licensed store in Chicago’s Midway Airport.
A Look Back at Home Run Inn’s History
The original Home Run Inn tavern opened near 31st and Kildare in the 1920s, and the company’s iconic tavern-style pizza made its way onto menus in the 1940s. While the company does operate brick-and-mortar restaurants, a large portion of its revenues come from frozen pizzas, which were unveiled in the late-1960s.
Quote from Gina Perrino Bolger, Chief Marketing Officer
“As we look to the future, we are making thoughtful decisions to ensure we continue delivering the best possible experience,” says Gina Perrino Bolger, Chief Marketing Officer of the company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why are some Home Run Inn locations closing?
A: The company is focusing on locations where they own the land the restaurants sit on and continuing to invest in new menu items and market research.
Q: Which locations will remain open?
A: The suburban locations in Hillside, Darien, and Bolingbrook, as well as the Chicago locations on Archer Avenue and 31st Street, and the company’s licensed store in Chicago’s Midway Airport will remain open.
Q: What is the history of Home Run Inn?
A: The original Home Run Inn tavern opened near 31st and Kildare in the 1920s, and the company’s iconic tavern-style pizza made its way onto menus in the 1940s. The company also began selling frozen pizzas in the late-1960s.
