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Robert Earl (Robert Ian Leigh) was born on 25 May, 1951 in Hendon, Middlesex, England, is an English-American businessman. Discover Robert Earl's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As Robert Ian Leigh
Occupation Film producer, investor, restaurateur, and television personality
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 25 May 1951
Birthday 25 May
Birthplace Hendon, Middlesex, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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1951

Robert Earl (born 29 May 1951) is an English-American film producer, investor, restaurateur, and television personality.

He is the founder and CEO of Planet Hollywood, chairman of the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, and host of Robert Earl's Be My Guest television program which airs weekly on the Cooking Channel.

Robert Earl was born Robert Ian Leigh, son of British entertainer Robert Earl.

Earl grew up in Hendon and was educated at the local school, but also travelled around a great deal in the UK, Europe and the United States, following his father's career.

Earl graduated from the University of Surrey with an honours degree in Hotel and Catering Management.

1970

With its success, Earl opened additional themed restaurants, The Cockney Club, Shakespeare's Tavern, and Talk of London, close by in the late 1970s.

Seeing the US market as having more growth potential, he attempted to sell the concepts to developers working on Disney's EPCOT, but the deal fell through.

He stayed to open several theme restaurants with medieval and Wild West concepts in the Orlando market.

Amongst those themed restaurants in central Florida were Caruso's Palace (now Race Rock), King Henry's Feast and the original Shakespeare's Tavern on Church Street.

1972

Earl began his career with his first Beefeater medieval theatre-themed restaurant in 1972.

1987

Earl enlarged the business to include 70 restaurants by the time he merged his company President Entertainment with Pleasurama PLC, a London-based leisure group, in 1987.

The transaction yielded Earl $63 million.

Joining the board, he was tasked to undertake the purchase of Hard Rock Cafe.

After becoming the brand's CEO, Earl enlarged Hard Rock from 7 to 22 units in 5 years, resulting in the eventual sale of the brand to Rank Group.

Earl was also a director of Pelican Group PLC, which owns the Café Rouge, Dôme, and Mamma Amalfi brands.

leaving the company after its sale to Whitbread PLC.

1991

In 1991, Earl founded Planet Hollywood, negotiating celebrity investments from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis, and partnerships including Demi Moore, and Sylvester Stallone.

The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy twice, but Earl still owns a large amount of stock with original investors Schwarzenegger and Willis, alongside new Asian investors.

2001

Earl was named one of "The 25 Most Influential Americans" by Time in 2001.

2003

In June 2003, in partnership with Bay Harbour Management LC and Starwood, Earl purchased the Aladdin Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

2004

In 2004, Robert Earl, Lord John Montagu, and Orlando Montagu founded Earl of Sandwich, a series of sandwich shops, and opened the first location at Downtown Disney.

Earl of Sandwich has since become a franchise with 36 locations, and Earl serves as the chairman.

2006

In October 2006, Earl became a 23% owner and director of English Premier League club Everton, buying the shareholding of Paul and Anita Gregg via his BCR Sports investment vehicle registered in the British Virgin Islands.

2007

In 2007 it was relaunched as the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

2008

In 2008, he acquired the casual dining company Buca di Beppo and its chain of 88 restaurants, which serve family-style Italian-American food.

He has since expanded the chain into new locations in the US and internationally.

2010

In 2010, Earl sold the property to Caesars Entertainment, but retained the brand's license.

2012

In 2012, he set up the Robert Earl Scholarship, awarded each year to 14 students across the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, worth up to £2,500 each.

2014

The series premiered in September 2014 and airs weekly on the Cooking Channel.

2016

In March 2016, Earl sold his stake in Everton Football Club to Farhad Moshiri at a reported £ 175 million valuation.

2018

In 2018, he acquired the Bertucci's Company and its 59 locations, predominantly located in New England and the northeastern United States.

In 2018, Earl and Guy Fieri collaborated to open a fried chicken fast-food chain called Chicken Guy!

The first location opened at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida.

Additional locations have opened at FedEx Field, Levi's Stadium, and the Aventura Mall in Aventura, Florida.

In 2018, Earl launched Virtual Dining Concepts, a company centered around starting virtual kitchen businesses that are delivery only.

Some concepts created include Wing Squad as well as various celebrity collaborations like Tyga Bites and MrBeast Burger.

As Host of Robert Earl's Be My Guest, Earl travels the world exploring popular restaurants and dishes out his knowledge from decades in the dining industry.

2020

In June 2020, Earl through Earl Enterprises acquired Bravo!

Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille restaurant chains for $30 million after they went bankrupt in April.

The acquisition included 45 of their locations across 19 U.S. states and the rehiring of over 4,000 previous employees.