Lou Malnati's pizzeria to open in Avon next month

Lou Malnati’s will open its fifth Indianapolis-area store next month.

The pizzeria in Avon, at 8806 E. U.S. Highway 36, will open at 4 p.m. March 20 serving its famous deep-dish and thin-crust pizzas, as well as appetizers, salads, pastas and desserts.

The 1,400 square foot space is carryout- and delivery only, with drop-off catering services.

Lou Malnati's is known for its butter crust, deep-dish pizza.
Lou Malnati's is known for its butter crust, deep-dish pizza.

The suburban Chicago-based chain also has carryout and delivery stores in Indianapolis, Carmel and Greenwood, and a full-service restaurant and bar in Indianapolis’ Broad Ripple neighborhood.

Five customers attending the 4-7 p.m. Avon grand opening event with arcade games will get the chance to win free pizza for a year.

Lou Malnati’s is hiring about 50 employees for the new store and is looking to fill various positions at loumalnatis.com/careers or by texting “Lous” to 242424.

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Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on Twitter: @cherylvjackson.

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