Paul fleming (restaurateur)

American restaurateur

Paul Martin Fleming is an American restaurateur. He has developed a number of restaurant chains, including P.

F. Chang's China Bistro, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar,^[1][2]Pei Wei Asian Diner, Z’Tejas Grills, and Paul Martin's American Grill.^[3]

Early life

Fleming is a native of Franklin, Louisiana, and was raised in New Iberia, Louisiana.^[4][5] His parents were Betty Angers and Robert Martin Fleming, his father worked as a superior court judge.^[6][7] His grandfather was a farmer.^[8] Fleming's access to fresh, local produce as a child was a large influence on his restaurant career.^[3]

Fleming graduated from both Louisiana State University and Loyola University.

As a student at Loyola in New Orleans, Fleming first worked in the hospitality industry.^[5] When Fleming attended Louisiana State University, Fleming got h