Who owns Chicago Town?
Chicago Town is owned by Dr. Oetker (Germany), which has owned the brand since 1999.[1] Chicago Town was founded in 1988 in the United Kingdom and was independent until 1999.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Dr. August Oetker KG reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1988–1999)
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Bielefeld
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1988
- Category
- Food › Frozen food › Frozen meals & pizza
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Chicago Town
Chicago Town makes deep-pan frozen pizza and is one of the largest frozen pizza brands in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Dr. Oetker acquired the business in 1999 and it sits alongside Ristorante at a lower price point. Its individual deep-dish pizzas, sold in their own foil trays, are aimed at single-portion eating rather than at family meals.
Ownership timeline of Chicago Town
- 1999 – present Dr. Oetker [1] reported
Where Chicago Town sits in Dr. Oetker
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Chicago Town?
The parent company of Chicago Town is Dr. Oetker, a family-owned company headquartered in Germany.
Is Chicago Town British or German?
Chicago Town originated in the United Kingdom in 1988, but it is owned today by Dr. Oetker, which is headquartered in Germany. So Chicago Town is a British-origin brand under German ownership.
Since when has Dr. Oetker owned Chicago Town?
Dr. Oetker has owned Chicago Town since 1999.
Who owned Chicago Town before Dr. Oetker?
Chicago Town was an independent company from its founding in 1988 until Dr. Oetker acquired it in 1999.
Is Chicago Town still owned by Dr. Oetker?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Chicago Town is still owned by Dr. Oetker. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Dr. Oetker — brands and products — Dr. August Oetker KG, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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